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50+ Free & Cheap Summer Activities for Families

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June 6, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

published date: June 06, 2023
modified datt: June 06,2023

Are you looking for some fun, cheap summer activities? These frugal summer activities are perfect for family fun! Use the printable checklist to get your gears rolling on how to have fun this summer on a budget, and don’t forget to add a few of your own thoughts, too! Check out the free summer printable – perfect for days and days of free summer activities. 

It’s no secret that the summer months present a lot of opportunities for kids and families to have fun, but a majority of those ideas have a hefty price tag to them as well.

This is where having a list of cheap summer activities for kids is the best! You can literally fill your days with frugal fun, and not even have to spend a dime.

Not only does this free printable give you a ton of great activities and ideas, but it also comes with a summer planner so that you can plan out each and every day.

These summer fun ideas are perfect for cheap summer dinners, silly scavenger hunts, and more. You can take this list of cheap activities and use them anytime that you want!

What fun activities can I do over the summer?

This is what the summer months are all about. The moment that the kids are out of school for the summer, it’s as if the outdoor activities and summer plans are endless.

From camping to riding bikes, drawing on the sidewalk with chalk, or even planning a picnic at the park, every day brings about new opportunities for having fun in the summer sun.

The best part about summer is that the days are long and the sun is hot! This gives you hours of outdoor activities and options to do and have fun!

What are fun summer activities for families?

cheap and free summer activities for kids

This printable will give you a ton of fun ideas! I can’t give them all away for you right here, but I’ll happily give you a sneak peek at the list of ideas.

Let’s look at some fun ideas for cheap and free summer activities.

Go fishing

Going fishing includes finding a water spot like a creek, river, bay, or ocean. Make a day of grabbing a pole and visiting the water. You might even be able to eat what you catch!

Have a picnic al fresco

Have a picnic in the early morning or early evening when it isn’t too hot. Watch the sunrise or sunset and enjoy breakfast, drinks, and a yummy treat. You can even visit a hot/cold food bar at your local grocery store and grab various yummy bites to everyone’s liking.

Go on a scavenger hunt

Scavenger hunts are amazing treasure hunts for kids and adults. They include a variety of ideas like outdoor scavenger hunts or indoor scavenger hunts. Also enjoy themed scavenger hunts like summer scavenger hunts, birthday scavenger hunts, or mall scavenger hunts.

Stargaze in your own backyard

The backyard is a great place to create memories of stargazing. Plus at the end of the night, you can open your patio door and sleep in your own bed or night camp in the backyard! Enjoy looking at the nighttime sky and staying up way past your bedtime.

Make and fly a kite

Create a kite challenge. Upscycle things from the recycling bin and craft closet and see if you can come up what a kite that flies. Hit a field or the beach and have a kite challenge to see who can keep their kite up the longest.

Experiment with grilling

Summer is a great time for outdoor grilling recipes. Try different ingredients you might not have in the middle of winter like pineapple, corn, and more! Kids can have fun making their own skewer recipes personalized to their favorite tastes.

Make a fort

We are not talking about tossing a blanket over a chair. Get creative and make an epic blanket fort using blankets, sheets, and chairs. Add Christmas lights and a sleeping bag and camp out in your DIY tent in the living room.

Make an outdoor obstacle course

Summer games are so fun. Obscales courses evoke creative juices to come up with fun challenges. You can add this obstacle course to your list of backyard games for groups.

Host a talent show

Do you have a few clowns, I mean children with amazing talent?  Host your very own neighborhood talent show. Pop popcorn, pass out snacks, and drink yummy lemonade.

Make paper bag puppets

Raid your craft supplies and get creative. Watch a fun paper bag puppets YouTube video and see if you can come up with creative paper bag puppet ideas.

Put on a fashion show

How many Halloween costumes do you own? Pull out those dress-up items this summer and make a fun fashion show.

Play flashlight tag

This is such a fun activity – when the sun goes down, head outside and play flashlight tag. This outdoor nighttime game is super fun with the immediate family or as a large outdoor group game.

Try new pool games

The pool is one of the best places to cool over during summer. Invite some friends over and quit the routine Marco Polo game. Instead all some fun pool party games for adults, teens, and kids (that are good swimmers.) They are silly and fresh and the kids will love them.

Have a sleepover

Sleepovers are great for pillow fights, late-night movies, and sleeping in (because there isn’t anything on the schedule to wake you!) Play truth or dare or sleepover games for the girls. It will be a great night!

Host a potluck

It takes a little work but is worth it if you can spread out the tasks. Host a potluck at your home. When everyone split the effort, these become cheap summer meals for a crowd catering to a bunch of different taste buds. Have left over containers so everyone can take a bit of extra home for lunch the next day. The joy and laughter around the table will be wroth and you will ask “Why don’t we do this more?”

Try New Recipes

Nothing is worse in summer than hearing “What’s for dinner?” Don’t you want to relax too? Make cooking fun and creative by trying new recipes. Some of my favorite cheap summer meals come from Dinnerly. Enjoy cheap summer dinner ideas with new recipes you have not tried before. The kit includes easy recipes and best of all, everything is shipped to your house each week, skip the grocery store.

Play family games

Board games are fun, but have you tried a few games out of the box and not ordinary? See if you can play all of these 52 deck of standard playing card games or go through the entire family game night bucket list.

Have a hometown tour

A solution to cheap summer vacations are staycations. There is a lot of fun that can be had in your home town. Make your own brochure of places to travel and enjoy a staycation with these ideas. You can also print your own staycation printable kid.

Host a family game night

Grab your favorite board games and have a day or night of game marathons. You can even try some of these family game night ideas that aren’t board games.

Play family trivia

Family trivia can be turned into a game or a challenge. See who is the winner and really knows their family best in this fun family trivia game.

Make a summer playlist

Go through a few of your favorite jams and turn them into a summer (insert year) playlist. Make this on a Spotify or Amazon music account.

Try new  trampoline ideas

Turn the trampoline into a splash pad or even better, add a few balls and see if you can go through this entire list of trampoline games.

Go hiking

Escape to the great outdoors and hike a trail with a cheap summer trip that is local to you. Hiking is not only a family bonding experience, it provides great exercise and fresh air. See how many family hiking trails you can check off your list.

Play balloon tennis

Lots of fun balloon games can be had. Try games like balloon tennis or defy gravity minute to win it games.

Play classic summer games

As a kid, what were some of your favorite activities? Hopstotch on the sidewalk with chalk? Hula hooping – were you the hula hoop queen? What about a bike ride after adding accessories to your bike wheels? Try to go back to some of those 80s summer days with a jump rope, Simon Says, shaving cream, bubbles, and sprinklers, and see if your kids will enjoy the nostalgia.  Give them their own retro summer bucket list.

Take a nap outside

Okay, okay – what’s a nap? I get it. If you don’t nap, take a second to lay under the sun and get some vitamin D.

Have a neighborhood bike parade

Explore a new spot with a bike ride. Get to know neighbors in the hood by taking an early evening bike ride.

Host a summer camp

As you know, summer camps can be costly.  Cheap summer camps can be had in your own backyard. See if a teen might want to host a one-week summer camp at your home for an hour each day. It isn’t too long and gives neighborhood friends a chance to come together plus a teen a fun activity and a bit of spending money.

Make chalk bombs

Have a blast during something ordinary into something fun – like sidewalk chalk. Make your own chalk bombs using an easy recipe on the web.

Have a backyard bonfire

The backyard is a perfect place for a campfire. Try these hot dog campfire recipes and enjoy your very own dinner around the flames. Follow up the hot dogs with these tasty s’mores cones.

Make a bird feeder

Make a pinecone with peanut butter and birdseed. It’s adorable o watch the birds (and squirrels) feast at your very own efforts. Hang it outside your window for fun observations. In addition to your DIY bird feeder, invest in some of these best of the best bird feeders.

Play in the dirt

… or the mud. So much fun can be had outdoors. See if you can use a buy-nothing group and find a no longer loved play kitchen. Turn it into a mud kitchen. You can also paly outdoors in the run with these fun rainy-day activities.

Celebrate half birthdays

Summer birthdays add plenty of adventure and opportunities you might not get with a winter birthday (i.e. a pool party!) Half birthdays are a great way to spread the love, attention, and activities.

Draw and paint

Pull out that inner artist with a bit of craft. Drawing ad painting are activities you can take outdoors to the patio or deck. Print out free coloring pages and watch your art portfolio grow.

Run in the sprinklers

The sprinkles are fun but have you tried the sprinkler under or over a trampoline? There are plenty of ways to create fun water games using the sprinkler, water hose, and water balloons.

Climb a tree

Pull out that inner child and show the kids how you use to find adventure. In the woods or outdoors with friends climbing a tree. See if you can take it a step further and upcycle an old tire into a tire swing.

Go on a photo scavenger hunt

A photo scavenger hunt is an excellent activity for older kids and teens to explore. Get rid of that “I’m bored” statements with cheap summer activities for teens too. It gets them off the screen (well except using their phone to take photos!)

Look for shapes in the clouds

Do you ever appreciate the sky? Grab a cloud viewer and enjoy looking for shapes in the sky. Do this on days with different weather patterns.

Plant a herb garden

What herb do you find yourself buying over and over – basil, cilantro, anything? Make your own herb garden and document the changes with a garden journal.

Wash your car

Grab a few car washing accessories and line up carts in a cul-de-sac on the street. See if the kids can earn a bit of spending money washing cars. It’s a fun summer job for kids and a busy activity on a hot summer day.

Watch the sunset

Go to an open field and bring a few appetizers, sandwiches, and drinks and watch the sunset.  This will be the most beautiful on an evening before the rain its. Pnk at night – sailors delight!

Decorate rocks

Does your town rock? Have fun rock painting and lay your rocks around town on a trail, in a common area, or at the park. See if your rocks are picked up and brought home by someone else.

Volunteer

Pay it forward with random acts of kindness. volunteer is a great family tradition and why not begin over the summer when you have more time in your schedule?

Make homemade ice cream

Ice cream is great. Host an ice cream party, make your own ice cream, and add fun toppings and tasty cones.

Host an outdoor movie night

To your bucket list of outdoor summer activities, hang a white sheet on the wall, grab a projector, and host an outdoor movie night. This can be accomplished for a Netflix and chill family movie night or a neighborhood gathering with friends.

Read together

Whether you have summer reading programs or not, visit your local library and stock up on some fun reads. Make a summer reading bucket list with summer-themed books for kids. Try reading in different places like under a table, on a hammock, by a creek, etc.

Go Bowling

Bowling can get expensive. Fill up 2-L bottles with water and glow-in-the-dark sticks and have fun with outdoor bowling. If your crew finds this exciting, enjoy more glow-in-the-dark games and entertainment you can enjoy the entire summertime.

Plan a movie night

Movie nights are great. Make every Friday night a movie night and see if you can go through a series of movies. For example all of the toy story movies for a month long, on Friday nights. My family has been working their way through the entire Marvel series for 6 months! (we have skipped a few Friday nights!)

Once everyone realizes all the summer freebies, they’ll love picking and choosing what to do each and every day! The best part is that you can do everyone on the list, or use it as a way to think tank of new ideas, too.

Use this as a boost to your family bucket list and add as many other freebies as you can!

How can I have a good summer without money?

This printable is the way! Just because you feel like all the fun things cost money doesn’t make it true. The moment that you stop and look around, you’ll see so many ways to have fun without spending money.

In fact, you can even make it sort of a challenge where you try not to spend money during a certain time of the summer. Think of it like a no-spend summer challenge – and see how far you can go!

Cheap Summer Fun Printable

These summer activities are great for family fun! Gather the kids, neighbors, and anyone else who wants to be a part of the fun and start at the top of the list!

free summer activities for kids printable list bucket

What’s included in the Printable Frugal Summer Fun

In this printable, you’ll receive the following:

  • List of cheap summer fun ideas
  • Frugal summer planner and calendar

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Family Bucket Lists

If you’re looking for even more family fun ideas, you don’t want to miss out on these cheap activities for families! Here are some great bucket list ideas and activities that everyone can do the entire year long including a fun summer bucket list.

These Family Bucket List Printables prove that you can always create a fun list of activities for the family to do together!

There are plenty of other scavenger hunts you can try during the summer. In addition to these free summer activities, add some of these fun treasure hunt ideas for summer.

cool Summer scavenger hunt ideas you can print today

Try these fun ideas…

  • Virtual Scavenger Hunt
  • Summer Scavenger Hunt Checklist 
  • Selfie Summer Scavenger Hunt
  • Summer Scavenger Hunt with Clue Cards
  • Playground Scavenger Hunt
  • Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
  • Zoo Scavenger Hunt
  • Teen Scavenger Hunt
  • Hotel Scavenger Hunt
  • Airport Scavenger Hunt
  • Disney Scavenger Hunt
  • Mall Scavenger Hunt
  • Nature Scavenger Hunt
  • Birthday Scavenger Hunt
  • July 4th Scavenger Hunt

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your frugal summer ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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Outdoor Night Games for Friends

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May 16, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: May 16, 2023
modified datt: May 16,2023

Playing games is always fun, but doing exciting games outside in the dark takes the excitement to a new level! These games are perfect for burning out some late-night energy from the kids or having a way to let all the kids at a sleepover get outside and run amuck. Check out the fun games below – and get those flashlights and tennis shoes ready! 

fun games to play outdoors at night

No matter the kids’ age (or adults!), everyone can agree that playing outside in the dark is fun. This is especially true if you’re with a bunch of your friends or family members and letting that competitive spirit take over.

There is something mysterious about entering a dark backyard or park. What will you find? How will you use your 5 senses with limited availability of sight? I you are ready to take on a nighttime challenge, you will enjoy these fun outdoor games for the night.

If you are hosting outdoor party games, it’s also important to note that while night games are fun, don’t forget that safety does need to be considered. All of these games are fun to play outside in Mother Nature, but be sure to have flashlights and bug spray and be in an area without cars or traffic to stress out about.

Okay, now that I’ve gotten that motherly advice off my mind, let’s get back to the topic at hand – night games to play outside with friends!

We’ve played these games at sleepovers and family reunions, and they’re a huge hit!

What ages are nighttime games appropriate?

This is really up to your and your comfort level who can play nighttime games. Since most of these scary games to play outside at night include kids using flashlights, you can rest easy that they won’t get spooked from feeling alone in the dark. In addition, these games are playful and silly. Plenty of laughter will scare away the bad guys.

These games do have a series of directions, so they are best for older kids, teens, or adults. However, younger kiddos can easily pair up with older children to give them that sense of belonging and calm.

Lastly, most of these games are best after the sun goes down, so these yard games are best for kids who are still awake after dark.

What games can you play at night outside?

what are good games to play outside with friends at nighttime

So you are in charge of planning the outdoor entertainment only you don’t know where to begin. When it comes to planning night games to play outside with friends, we’ve done the hard work for you. I know you’re wondering what are some of the outdoor games to play at night, and I’m excited to share them with you.

The hard part of planning an outdoor party at night should not be the entertainment. With just one easy download, all of these 17 outdoor night games and directions will be delivered right to you, ready to print.

printable nighttime games for outdoors

Want a sneak peek? Take a look at these fun games included in the printable outdoor games.

Lawn Twister

You just need some neon paint and the ability to make a circle to get the kids twisting the night away. You can use the Twister board from the board game or just have a caller who calls out various commands. If you’re willing to get a bet messy, add a bit of colored shaving foam.

Steal the Bacon

This game does require teamwork and fast feet! Similar to capture the flag only with a faster pace. At the start of each round, a number is called, and the numbered players from each team run for the object and try to get it back to their side for one point. Who will be the sneakiest team to steal the bacon? Only time will tell!

Flashlight Tag

It’s like a regular tag, but with flashlights! Instead of tagging, you use a light to tag players. Having plenty of space to hide makes this the perfect game. Other players can untag you by crawling between your legs. Once everyone is tagged, “it” wins the game, and the game restarts. A perfect activity for the kids to run out of that energy before the midnight hour hits.

Glow Hunt

Grab those leftover Easter eggs and have a hunt in the yard! This is really fun if your Easter Eggs glow. If not, you can fill them with a battery-operated tea light. In addition, fill them with some goodies for extra fun! See if you can have a golden egg for a really serious prize. This egg might not light up.

3 Flies Up

You will need a glow-in-the-dark ball and the ability to have someone toss the ball and someone else catch it. In this game, you want to catch the ball three times to win the round. Try not to run over your friends and teammates.

Flashlight Sardines

This fun game is like hide-and-seek, but the opposite! Plenty of seekers and only one “hider.” Once a seeker finds a player hiding, they hide with the hider until there is one seeker left. The last person then becomes the first person to hide in the next game.

Shoe Pandemonium

You might remember this fun group game from youth group days. Get everyone to take off one of their shoes and throw them all into a pile. Then, see who can get their shoe first, all in the dark!

Glow-in-the-Dark Ring Toss

Using upcycled 2-liter soda bottles, grab those glow-in-the-dark rings and see who can land it on the target. Similar to cornhole, this is a fun backyard game for the nighttime.

SPUD

Grab a ball, toss it in the air, scream out someone’s name, and then watch that person frantically try to catch it. Spell SPUD and lose the game.

Fireflies

This is a super fun game that combines tag and hide-and-seek. Only the person hiding cannot stay in one place. This is great for a campsite or backyard woods. Choose a new firefly each round.

Gloweyball

Insert glow sticks into beach balls in this fun glow-in-the-dark game. It’s like a game of glow stick volleyball with a glow-in-the-dark beach ball. Split players into two teams who can be identified by their different colored glow stick bracelets. So much fun to watch and even more fun to play!

Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

Grab your flashlights and go! This outdoor scavenger hunt game can be used alone or with all the other night games. Don’t worry. As a bonus, you’ll even get the printed scavenger hunts included in this download!

Ghost in the Graveyard

This is the scariest game and likely only an outdoor scary game because of the name. In fact, you might have played this game back when you were younger. It’s like freeze tag meets hide-and-seek, with a bit of screaming involved. Watch the ghost population grows as this game continues to be played.

Potato Drop

Putting potatoes in between your knees and running is the name of this relay race game. You drop the potato, and you have to start all over again at the start line. Twist up the game with a little bit of red light, green light action.

Kick the Can (Glow-in-the-Dark Style)

Talk about a throwback game with a fun glow-in-the-dark spin! This is your typical summer camp game. The first person is “it” and counts to 50 while the others hide. It tries to find hidden players. When they see someone they say their name and where they are (I see Owen in the bush!) Depending on who kicks the can, the player can release prisoners in jail. However, if all the players are in jail, “It” wins and you can start a new game.

Marshmallow Pong

It’s like beer pong but kid-friendly. The kids will bounce the marshmallows into the cup and then eat that marshmallow once it’s inside. It sounds like everyone wins in this fun plastic cup game.

Night Statues

Freeze tag meets sneakiness meets fun. Choose one person as the museum curator. Give them a flashlight. Everyone else is a statue. If a statue is caught moving by the curator, they go back to the starting line. The first person to tag the curator wins.

Supplies

The best part about using these outdoor game printables is that you just need a few simple supplies to start! (you will need to also have a few glow-in-the-dark rings, beach balls, potatoes, a flashlight, and paint – for some of the games)

  • Paper
  • Printer
  • Outdoor Night Games Download

You can easily start with one and then get the rest as the year goes along. I recommend printing on cardstock and then laminating the printable game. This makes it easier to use over and over again!

How many players are needed for these games?

These games are meant to be enjoyed by a group of people. The more that can join in, the better! Some can be just 2-3 players, but the others are fun to have more people making it more chaotic fun.

Outdoor Night Games Printable

These outdoor games are great for parties! Gather the kids and have them invite all their friends. The outdoor space at your home is about to be the next happening spot!

What’s included in the Printable Outdoor Games for Night

In this file, you’ll receive the following:

  • 17 Outoodor Night Games PDF Instant Download
  • Bonus: Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

Grab the Outdoor Night Games Printable

More Outdoor Games

fun outdoor games printable

Are you in charge of a youth group, summer camp, or family reunion? We have plenty of outdoor games to keep you entertained the entire weekend.  Grab both sets of outdoor games for night and day.

This outdoor game set is found in our Etsy Shop. It includes a total of 29 games.

Huge Set of Outdoor Games to Play with Friends

More Fun Games to Play Outside with Friends

Check out this Fun Outdoor Minute to Win it Games that the kids will love to play! While each game is only 60 seconds, these outdoor games include hours of fun and excitement! Pin to Pinterest.

Outdoor Minute to Win it Games for Summer

These Fun Outdoor Water Games are perfect when the weather gets hot and sticky! Water balloons, water guns, and more. This selection includes pool party games, trampoline games, beach games, games for the lake, and more. Get ready to get wet. Pin to Pinterest.

fun outdoor water games for kids and adults

Going on a family adventure?  Camping games are great for the entire crew. Enjoy conversation games around the campfire and games that include sleeping bag races. Pin to Pinterest.

If you are sleeping under the stars, or the weather as you are inside, take a look at these fun games to play at night in bed or in your sleeping bag. Try these sleepover party games. You can do some of these games laying down, they are so easy. Pin to Pinterest.

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Garden Journal for Kids

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April 25, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: April 25, 2023
modified datt: April 25,2023

This printable Garden Journal for Kids is the perfect way to get the kids outside, active, and exploring! Not only will this get them excited and engaged, but it’s the perfect way to spend quality time together, too! Gardening is a great activity for kids and adults – so why not enjoy the process together? Just print to get started! 

printable garden journal for kids

Garden journaling is a great activity for so many different reasons. Having the kids journal is such a simple way to get them thinking outside the box!

If you’re looking forward to introducing them to the world of gardening or just having some help in the garden – use this fun garden journal and garden scavenger hunt printable to do just that!

Today we will look at what a garden journal is, how to create your own journal for gardening and explore our super cute garden life journal for kids.

What is Garden Journaling?

Garden journaling is different in the way that it records thoughts while also helping to plan out a garden at the same time. One of the biggest hurdles of having a garden is actually getting started – and this is where having a journal specific to gardening will help.

This is a super fun outdoor activity that helps to connect the want for starting a garden with simple and actionable steps to actually make it happen. Using a garden journal is a great way to encourage freedom to explore thoughts, be creative, and make observations.

This is also a fun way to explore other outdoor activities like Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids as well. Once you get started with this type of outdoor journal, it’ll open your eyes to all the other areas of the great outdoors to explore.

How to start a Garden Journal

The first thing that you need to do is print the journal, and the next part is to grab a pen or a pencil. Those are really the only two steps that you need to take to get started on journaling.

If you want to make it easy to organize and keep a hold of the pages, use a hole punch and a three-ring binder to keep the pages in place. You can also use a clipboard to hold the pages as well.

How do I use a garden journal?

Great question! While every page has specific steps and instructions on them, it’s up to you to decide how you want to use this journal.

There are no set “rules” for using this journal, but the guidelines are great for keeping focus and for helping foster creative thoughts.

There are also areas where drawings and notes can easily be added so that if someone gets a fun thought or sees a beautiful flower or plant while in the garden area, they can easily draw it or write it down to remember or come back to later.

The best part about journaling is that you can totally go off the radar and make it your own thing, too! This is your journal with your thoughts and your ideas, so it just makes sense to make it your own.

Garden Activities Printable

What I find really interesting about gardening is that no two gardens are the same. Some focus more on planting and growing flowers, while others will have herbs and vegetables. And let’s not forget all the various sizes, locations, and varied growing times.

In this garden printable set, have fun exploring the objects that are found, planting times, and just being able to immerse yourself in the garden scene so that you can see the beauty.

The fun part about having a printable packet for gardening is that it lets you slow down and take the time to observe. This would be perfect to combine with hiking to get outside and explore.

Included in this garden printable activity: 

  • Garden Log Cover Page
  • Garden Journal Planting Log
  • Garden Observations
  • Garden Scavenger Hunt List (written)
  • Garden Scavenger Hunt List (with photo prompts)

Even though this journal isn’t editable, you can print it as many times as you want for your various gardening activities. If you have multiple kiddos or want to use it to teach a gardening lesson, it’s perfect for doing just that!

Make sure to grab this garden journal for kids! Your first time gardener will love a sweet outdoor activity. The outdoor scavenger hunt plus fun planning pages. This will give them the chance to create their own garden space to grow their own goodies!

Garden Observation Worksheets

kids observation journal for the garden

You’ll notice that there is a portion for making observations about what they say, what they notice, and objects found. They can draw, checkmark, or even just doodle as they please.

This is a great time to answer the following questions to help with observation skills.

  • What did you learn from spending time in the garden?
  • What can you improve in the garden?

Garden Scavenger Hunts

kids outdoor scavenger hunt in a garden

Exploring the garden area with a garden scavenger hunt is so much fun for the kids. This garden activities worksheet printable includes two types of scavenger hunt printables, including a Garden Scavenger Hunt Written and a Garden Scavenger Hunt List with photos.

Have the kids find some of the following items in the garden:

  • Wheelbarrow
  • Watering can
  • Yellow flower
  • Hose
  • And more!

Having one option with pictures means that it opens up the opportunity for all ages to join in on the fun!

Garden Nature Journal PDF

Kids who want to keep a garden journal can use these handy printables to track what they planted, when they watered and harvested each crop, and other information.

Have fun with this printable garden journal activity pack. The kids will love planning and exploring the garden area!

All you need to do is download this Garden Activities Printable PDF to get started (also on Etsy.) You can print this packet in black and white, or color! This set will come with 21 pages allowing you to use all the pieces or grab the pieces that fit you and your budding farmer. Add it to a garden planner notebook and keep track of yearly goals and activities.

Grab the Printable Garden Journal for Kids PDF

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More Journal Ideas for Kids

Once you start with themed journaling, you’re going to be hooked! This is such a great way to get the kids excited, off of screens, and ready to get out the door!

Pond Journal

This Pond Nature Journal for Kids is so much fun! Get the kids outside exploring all they can find with this pond scavenger hunt and nature activity. Pin to Pinterest.

super cute pond nature journal for kid printable worksheets

Camping Journal

We love this camping journal for kids. This camping planner log book includes fun facts, pictures to color, and best of all – the freedom to be creative while camping!  Pin to Pinterest.

Insect Journal

Ge outdoors and explore nature and insects. This fun Insect Booklet is perfect for kids. It might be a nice addition to pest control over your garden. For a great gift addition, add a mesh bug house, binoculars, and a magnifying glass.  Pin to Pinterest.

Bullet Journal

Bullet journals allow your inner personality to shine. Get some fun ideas of extending the various garden journal with fun bullet journal ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Outdoor Hunt for Kids

Don’t miss out on this  Outdoor Scavenger Hunt! It’s the perfect way to get the kids exploring all the things in nature! Pin to Pinterest.

20 Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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Birthday Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Adults

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April 21, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for some great birthday scavenger hunt ideas for adults? You’re in luck! Whether you’re looking for an indoor scavenger hunt for adults or a fun way to make a birthday party unique, these are the best clues out there! This adult scavenger hunt can be used for couples during a romantic celebration or a birthday party for a group of people. The editable scavenger hunt template allows you to add your own personalized treasure hunt clues. Perfect for an adult of any age who loves games, laughter, and fun! 

Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Adults printable clues

The fun part about having an adult birthday treasure hunt is that it’s a great way to break the ice and dive right into the fun activities and creative birthday games for adults. Because sometimes, all celebrations need a little something to shake things up!

Who says that kids get to have all the fun? Scavenger hunts for adults are totally a thing – as they should be! The best part is that all the guests at the party will be running around, letting their “friendly competition” shine. Add a few drinks in your hand, set a time limit, and let everyone have a great time acting a fool.

Alternatively, this adult scavenger hunt can also be used for two. Since extra clues are included, transition these scavenger hunt clues into a couples scavenger hunt with an optional scavenger hunt clue card that ends up in the…. bed!

While you can print off these his and her scavenger hunt cards and questions, there are editable scavenger hunt cards, as well, to add your own clues and ideas transitioning your clues into a themed celebration. This makes this simple printable scavenger hunt game a great option to use over and over again including for birthday parties, showers, romantic date nights, older kids’ birthdays, and more!

Even if you’re not interested in adding your own flair and spin, let the birthday scavenger hunt riddles included be the show’s star. The rhyming riddle clue cards are a little more complicated than the kid’s version but not too hard that nobody won’t be successful.

When should this adult scavenger hunt be used?

This fun adult scavenger hunt set includes four birthday scavenger hunt clues you can add to the hunt. While I’m suggesting that it be used for a scavenger hunt birthday party, you can literally use this at-home scavenger hunt for so much more than that.

adult scavenger hunt for birthday printable clue cards

This is where the fun starts! There is a scavenger hunt for him and a scavenger hunt for her with optional birthday clue cards. That means you can keep the birthday scavenger hunt for adult clue cards out of the hunt.

So think outside the box. What is a special occasion or reason you could use with a scavenger hunt with the adults in your life?

Make a fun scavenger hunt for adults for the following reasons…

  • Surprise Birthday Party
  • Romantic Treasure Hunt
  • Holiday or Special Occasion
  • Milestone Birthday Celebration – 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th
  • Job Promotion
  • Surprise Vacation
  • Retirement
  • New Pet
  • Team Building
  • Special Gift
  • Baby Announcement
  • New Car
  • Wish List Gift
  • Adult Scavenger Hunt for Birthday Gift

… and so much more!

This would also be great for family events, bachelorette party fun, and even a great way to have the older kids in the house (that are adult age!) take part in some creative fun.

Funny Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Adults

Maybe I’m biased, but I think that all these ideas are funny and fun! So find your inner childhood and get ready to have a blast! Don’t forget that not all the cards have to be used, and the editable printable scavenger hunt cards give so many options to add even more fun ideas and questions.

Scavenger Hunt Clues for Adults

These birthday treasure hunt clues around the house aren’t necessarily racy, they just happen to be harder riddles for adults to solve. In addition to being harder riddles about objects at home, there are a few riddles that mention drinks (implied adult beverages) and one optional couple’s treasure hunt clue that ends in bed. This clue can, of course, be left out and another clue can be replaced to finish the birthday treasure hunt.

scavenger hunt ideas for adults

These are a few example clue cards included in the adult scavenger hunt set.

First Clue

This first clue kicks off the fun, which will last until we’re done. To make sure that you’re not last, look where your foot presses to go fast.

Clue 2

To find the next clue, you’ll have to think, you always go here when you need a drink.

Final clue – optional birthday clue

Happy birthday to you, I hope you have the best year. Now one last place for us to head, let’s get in the ____ (bed).

… and 21 more adult scavenger hunt clue cards pick the ones you want or use the editable scavenger hunt template to write your own personalized scavenger hunt clues.

How to write your own clues for adults

However, if you don’t like these clues you can create your own with the editable PDF document. Simply think of the place you want the clue to be found. For example, in the bed and find a word that could rhyme with bed. Let’s say red.

Then get creative and write your own romantic scavenger hunt clue.

“Don’t let your face turn red, meet me in the bed!“

If that isn’t for you, no worries! Use our twenty-four included rhyming riddles for adults.

Scavenger Hunt Prizes for Adults

One of my favorite parts of scavenger hunts is the bonding memories but of course the fun prizes. One of the best ways to make a scavenger hunt more interesting is to have small prizes. These fun gifts are can be used at the end of the scavenger hunt with the last final clue. However, if you have lots of small gifts, have them with each clue card! Before launching the scavenger hunt, be sure to decide on the prizes that the winner will get!

Some fun scavenger hunt prizes for adults might include:

  • Gift certificates
  • Spa day package
  • Candy or chocolates
  • Sports tickets
  • Movie night bundle
  • Coupons coupon booklets
  • Fun snacks and treats
  • Small liquor bottles
  • Gift cards
  • Books
  • Romantic IOUs

And those are just a few ideas! Since you’re going to be having this scavenger hunt with your family and close friends, you’re the one that knows them the best – and knows what prizes are great choices! Just use a little creativity.

Supplies

It couldn’t be easier to print and start playing this scavenger hunt game for adults! Some suggestions for needed supplies are listed below:

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper or cardstock paper (my favorite set)
  • Laminator (optional – I love this one)
  • Computer or Smart Phone
  • Birthday Scavenger Hunt for Adults
  • Optional – Timer

How do I start a scavenger hunt?

Unfortunately, not everyone can participate in the hunt, as someone will need to be the moderator. The host for the scavenger hunt (or moderator) will need to be able to present the clues and then make sure that the rules of the game are followed by the participants.

Once a host has been chosen, the game can be started!

What you get with the downloadable adult scavenger hunt: 

  • 20 Adult Scavenger Hunt Clues for Him
  • 20 Adult Scavenger Hunt Clues for Her
  • 4 Adult Birthday Scavenger Hunt Clues for Him
  • 4 Adult Birthday Scavenger Hunt Clues for Her
  • 4 Editable for Him – Add your own Ideas
  • 4 Editable for Her- Add your own Ideas
  • Scavenger Hunt Answer Key

Choose to use any of the types of scavenger hunts included. Mix and match to create the type of hunt that works for you.

How to make a fun scavenger hunt

Every successful scavenger hunt will have a little setup.

As soon as the download is confirmed, it’ll be sent right to your inbox, ready for you to print. That means that all you have to do is print, cut, organize, and get ready to start!

If you choose, you can edit the blank clue cards. Simply Open Adobe Acrobat (free version here) and type up your own clues or leave it as is with the existing fun clues. The editable cards do come with colorful designs and prints but can also be printed in black and white to save ink.

To begin your scavenger hunt, cut out the clue cards. Choose the clue cards you want to use. If this adult scavenger hunt is for a birthday boy or birthday girl, keep the birthday cards in a series of clues. If not, take them out. You might want to number your cards so you have a planned order for the treasure hunt for adults.

Begin to lay your final clues throughout the house. If any of the printable clues do not fit your apartment or home, then leave those clues out. Be sure to save the first clue card so you can give it to the player.

With the last clue card, have a huge prize. Alternatively, you can have a small gift or party favor with each of the clue cards or with every other clue card.

Adult Birthday Scavenger Hunt Printable

We’ve put together some great Birthday Scavenger Hunt clues for adults at the party or on their own! Don’t forget that this is a game, and it’s all about fun – so relax and let everyone enjoy!

His or Her Adult Scavenger Hunt Printables

This Printable Adult Scavenger Hunt set is located in our Frugal Coupon Living shop or Etsy Store.

This scavenger hunt includes:

  • 24 cards for men and 24 cards for women
  • 4 editable scavenger hunt template cards

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Not quite ready to buy the adult scavenger hunt for a birthday? No stress! We have lots of freebies to look at including fun birthday printables! Check out all the free printables here!

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Don’t forget to incorporate these adult birthday games into the fun too! Pin to Pinterest.

Adult Party Games instructions

More Fun Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Now that you’re ready to listen to clues and look for fun items, here are some other excellent scavenger hunt ideas as well!

This fun Mall Scavenger Hunt Checklist is all about teamwork and finding that picture-perfect clue! Perfect for a family adventure or use this at a birthday celebration. Team members will work to complete the scavenger hunt list in a public place and be the first group to finish. We used it during a scavenger hunt birthday party for our older teens. It was a hit!  Pin to Pinterest.

Photo Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Teens and Youth

Know someone who loves to take photos? This Selfie Scavenger Hunt is a perfect activity for friends, co-works, and family. It’s so much fun, just make sure all participants are included in the photographs. Photo scavenger hunts can be used for teens, co-workers in a workplace, small groups, youth groups, coworkers, or adults’ night out. Pin to Pinterest.

Selfie Photo Scavenger Hunt Printable and Editable Template

Who said you can’t bond when everyone is at home? This Virtual Scavenger Hunt can be done over Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or even text message using a smartphone. Have a lot of fun as everyone races around the house to find something on the list of items. The camera is your evidence. Use for great team-building activities, on just a random Thursday night, or any ole reason to gather. Pin to Pinterest.

Want a birthday scavenger hunt for kids? We have that too. Print fun birthday treasure hunt clues around the house so kids can join the fun too! Pin to Pinterest.

Birthday Scavenger Hunt Clues

The types of scavenger hunts don’t end here. Take a look at the best scavenger hunt ideas that we promise you’ll love!

  • Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt
  • New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt
  • Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
  • St. Patrick’s Scavenger Hunt
  • Easter Scavenger Hunt
  • July 4th Scavenger Hunt
  • Back to School Scavenger Hunt
  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt
  • Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
  • Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Indoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt
  • Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
  • Grocery Scavenger Hunt
  • Teen Scavenger Hunt
  • Nature Scavenger Hunt

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this great activity worked out for you. Share your best scavenger hunts and birthday ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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Cute Pond Nature Journal For Kids

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This Pond Nature Journal for Kids is so much fun! Get the kids outside exploring all they can find with this pond scavenger hunt! It’s a great way to look at the beauty of nature together as a family! Just print, and get the search started with nature journaling. You’re sure to see the beauty and get in your steps for the day! 

super cute pond nature journal for kid printable worksheets

Nature journaling is a fun outdoor activity for families. There are many benefits of nature and journaling is the perfect way to get fresh air, explore your surroundings, or look at the living world differently. Nature journaling can be done with kids, adults, friends, and family. Explore ponds, creeks, rivers, fields, trails, mountains, and more.

Today we will look at what is nature journal, how to create your own nature journal, and our fun pond life journal for young kids.

What is Nature Journaling?

In the same way that one records their thoughts and feelings, nature journaling can be done in parallel. Nature journaling is simply writing down one’s experiences and illustrations in response to the natural world. It’s a relaxing outdoor activity not only for adults but for children too. This fun outdoor activity connects the writer with the great outdoors and living world. Nature journals can be self lead through creative and free thought. Alternatively, nature journaling can be directed using nature observation worksheets or fun outdoor scavenger hunt printables.

How to Start a Nature Journal

To start a nature journal, grab paper and a pencil. That’s it. Free form is a great way to start writing and illustrating the observations you see in our natural world. Keep your paper together in a binder, folder, or notebook to create an exploration journal. A journal can be done over a short period of time like during a day or weekend. Nature journaling can also be done over a long series of time creating a lifelong diary or nature logbook.

How does an observation journal work?

The fun part about having a journal full of observations is that everyone’s will be different. The goal of nature journaling is broad. Journal entries can record changes in animal tracks, sketches of the outdoor environment, or even fictional stories about the environment one’s in.

kids exploring a pond

If freeform is less your jam, we have something fun for you. Learn about our pond life explorer nature journal for young kids. This printable journal set can be used as pondlife activities for preschoolers and a list of their discoveries. Alternatively, take it as part of an outdoor family hike and create your very own exploration nature journal for the family. All the prompts are right there, just waiting to be completed!

Let’s take a look!

Pond Life Activities Printable

I don’t know how often we’ve looked at a pond and just kept walking. But when you take the time to slow down and look at all the beauty, there are so many things to see! In this pond life science activities printable set, experience nature by creating your own pond-life nature journal observations.

The fun part about searching and looking for things related to a pond is that everyone gets to be a part of the fun. We’ve used this activity during sleepovers, campouts, hikes, and even just a fun family day where we put the screens down, and spent time together, face to face.

Included in this pond printable activity:

  • Pond Explorer Cover Page
  • Pond Observations Journal
  • Pond Explorer Reflection Questions
  • Pond Explorer Nature Scavenger Hunt List (written)
  • Pond Explorer Outdoor Scavenger Hunt List (with photo prompts)

For many of these natural journaling printables, print as many as you need to make multiple observations. There are prompts to help everyone know what to write or draw, but after that, it’s how they see and perceive it. An observation journal is an easy way to slow down and enjoy the time.

Make sure to grab this nature journal for kids! It has two outdoor scavenger hunts plus nature journal ideas! It’s great for preschoolers, young readers, and early learners!

Nature Observation Worksheets

printable natural journaling for kids at the pond

First, see these nature observation journal prompts. Write the date,t time, weather conditions, location, and season. Draw different things you see on your adventure. Make a checklist of fun things you found and keep fun journal notes.

You can also make pond observations with a fun animal and plant journal. Answer nature journal questions that lead to observations about your pond including …

  • What did you learn about your visit to the pond?
  • What would you like to learn about the pond?
  • What can you do to improve pond life and pond ecosystems?

Nature Scavenger Hunts

printable nature scavenger hunt ideas for kids at the pond

Kids love outdoor exploration through a nature scavenger hunt. The pond life activities worksheet includes two types of pond outdoor scavenger hunts including a Pond Scavenger Hunt for Nature and a Pond Scavenger Hunt with Photos.

Find some of the following things at the pond…

  • Duck
  • Frog
  • Lily Pad
  • Dragonflies
  • Birds
  • Insects

For literacy activities, the scavenger hunt with words is meant for emergent readers and older kids who can read. The scavenger hunt with pictures is meant for young kids who did visual images of pond items they can look at and find on their own.  Pair up older explorers and younger kids and do both!

Let each child create a check or circle over their items found so little learners can work on their fine motor skills during the small pond theme activities.

More Ideas for Nature Journaling at the Pond

Don’t forget to change it up to work for your needs!  Make this printable nature journal for kids your own! You can use it just like it is or change it to something new.

Some fun ideas to personalize this pond life nature journal includes…

Have a fun prize

Don’t forget the prize and make it a friendly competition. It’s always fun to motivate people with a prize! If you can think of fun pond prizes, that is even better. A small prize would be gummy worms (to be like fishing worms!) and a larger prize could even be a fishing pole! Hit the dollar store to see what you can find.

Keep track as you go

If you want to make a point system, adding a counting element is a fun way. Have everyone count how many frogs they find, count the lilypads, and more! This turns the fun into a math activity. I think that we ended up counting 15 frogs and over 30 lilypads on our outdoor pond adventure. We all had a blast using this as our basis! There are so many things that you’ll see that you can add to the list as well. Have fun with it and go with the flow coming up with new ideas as you explore.

Collect fun things

Scientists and naturalists will enjoy having a small bucket or bag to carry the items they collect. Bring your fun trinkets back to the classroom and look at such items under a microscope.  You can use such items to make your own nature arts & crafts or add to a fun hands-on nature sensory bin.

Add a photo contest

You’ll undoubtedly see a ton of really cool things while you’re looking around the pond. See who can take the best picture and share it with everyone! Use the nature treasure hunt to create your own photo scavenger hunt with pond items or photograph things not found in the outdoor treasure hunt like…

  • Pond patterns
  • Eggs, tadpoles, and frogs to create your own illustrated frog life cycle
  • Turtles
  • Cloud patterns

May the best photo win. Use your photos to add to your nature journal scrapbook.

This outdoor pond printable is easy to use and fun as well! Get ready to be in a friendly competition with the kids because you will look for everything, just like they are!

What ages can participate in this pond journal activity?

kids having fun at a pond with a fishing pole

These pond life journal activities can be used for those young and old. Anyone who holds observation skills. There are endless ways that you can use this fun nature journal. Take it to the preschool classroom with toddlers. Share the skills of a naturalist and call each of your young tots scientists as they explore nature. You can also print these field guides for a family vacation or a fun trip to the countryside. Carry a magnifying glass, binoculars, a notebook, a writing utensil, and a bucket to collect fun things.

Once the weather starts to warm up, it’s the perfect time to get outside and get started with naturalists of all ages.

Pond Nature Journal PDF

Have fun with this printable natural journal activity pack! It’s the perfect way to explore anything and everything that is near and in the pond!

printable pond life activities for preschoolers

All you need to do is download this Pond Activities Nature Printable PDF and get out the door! Don’t stress if you can’t find everything – just remember to have fun! (You can print the PDF in black and white as well!)

Grab the Pond Nature Journal PDF

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More Outdoor Journaling Ideas for Kids

Want to begin more themed journaling? Take a look at these nature journaling examples that you can use with kids. Each of these printable outdoor activities can be adapted into outdoor journaling or taking notes about nature observations.

Camping Journal

First, take a look at this camping journal for kids. This free printable outdoor journal for kids includes the camper’s profile page, camping 101 facts, coloring page, camping friends information, camping memories page, camping lessons page, a photo wall or camping scrapbook, and a camping drawing page.  Pin to Pinterest.

Hiking Journal

Be sure to check out the free printable Hiking Journal and Hiking Trails Bucket List! This outdoor sports activity includes a list of some of the best hiking trails in the US. At each location, keep notes about the trail observations including trail conditions, the distance walked, the time it took, the terrain, and more.  This nature journal for families can be printed as many times as you’d like keeping a full index of nature observations on the hiking trails you take. Pin to Pinterest.

Bullet Journaling

Bullet journaling is an excellent resource for journaling about nature. Instead of a blank page or page with lines, a bullet journal (or BoJo) is a series of dots. The writing connects the dots to create beautiful graphics, calendars, notes, sketches, and more. Similar to a wreck journal, it’s a free page for free thought and freedom of direction. Pin to Pinterest.

Outdoor Hunt for Kids

One of the best ways to explore the outdoors is to move around and not stay in one place. This Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is perfect for exploration in your own backyard. If you are at a campsite, use this Camping Scavenger Hunt instead to explore fields, lakes, the fireside, and more. Pin to Pinterest.

20 Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

I Spy Nature

This nature walk activity pack is perfect for young scientists. Teachers can use it as lesson plans or parents can use it as a weekend adventure. It includes a nature color wheel, a cloud spotter window, a nature walk scavenger hunt, and a leaf spotter. It’s a different way o look at nature when fun little printables for kids.

kids nature walk scavenger hunt printable pdf

Outdoor Activities for Kids

Once you finish your outdoor journaling, enjoy the outdoors. These Outdoor Minute to Win it Games are full of fun activities for kids and adults. These games will release endorphins. Fresh oxygen, laughter, and fun games create a memorable experience.  Pin to Pinterest.

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published date: March 21, 2023
modified datt: March 28,2023

Who says you must be in the same room as family and friends to do a fun activity? This virtual scavenger hunt proves that technology and clues can go hand in hand! Adults and teens can use the clues on the screen to find things around the house and race against one another. This is so much fun for a rainy day or a great way to plan a fun activity with those that you can’t be with physically at the moment. 

Sometimes, taking a break from the screen isn’t what we all want to do. This is especially true with rainy days, down days, holidays, or just times that you’re missing someone that you can’t be with.

This is where having an online scavenger hunt is a great idea! It steps up the routine phone call or online game. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and even 3rd cousins can grab a phone, tablet, or computer. With one of those electronic devices, all you need next is a will to play – perhaps a bit of youthful energy.

The fun part about this editable scavenger hunt is that you can use the options listed or easily make up your own. This means that you can use the template over and over again so that it never gets old. With each new virtual game, twist up the virtual scavenger hunt list with your own desires and likes. Even fit your clues into any holiday or special occasion.

Not interested in changing it up? No problem. Best of all, even if you play the same game over and over, your answers will be different as the candy you had in the house in October might not be the same candy you have at home in March. Getting started with this scavenger hunt for adults is as simple as downloading the file, having a good internet connection, and allowing the fun searching to begin!

Who will be the winner? Only time will tell!

What age is this scavenger hunt for?

There is no age limit on this scavenger hunt. However, this virtual treasure hunt is best geared toward adults and teens because it requires a smartphone, computer, or tablet. In addition, the virtual treasure hunt really brings out a youthful competitive spirit in adults – reminding adults, they can have fun too!

Play with…

  • Adults
  • Teens
  • Grandparents
  • Family
  • Friends

That doesn’t mean that kids can’t join in on the fun. In this case, it is best to have an adult or pair older kids with younger kids for help.

What are the rules of scavenger hunts?

This is a find-it-fast virtual scavenger hunt though it can be played in person too.

The best part about scavenger hunts is that the rules are totally basic. With this printable, 36 scavenger hunt clues are already ready to go. Since the digital file PDF is editable, there is plenty of room for you to add your own.

smartphone texting game for adults - printable virtual scavenger hunt game

It’s always a good idea to set some basic rules so that everyone is on the same page.

  1. Decide on a moderator. This person will send a group text for each item to collect. This can be done over a smartphone, Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, etc. They will end the text with go wait for all players to return a photo of the item. The text will look like “First item is something striped… and go!”
  2. Write down the first person to deliver a photo of the item over text or return the item in person or over video.

Figure out if you’re going to take pictures of items to text or if showing the items on the screen works for all. Also, if someone is using a computer and can’t take it with them, you’ll have to make it so that they can bring the item to the room to show on the screen as well. In fact, if you do it this way, you won’t have to get dizzy watching all of the players run through the house to find their item.

These simple scavenger hunt rules mean that you and your buddies can hit the ground running (maybe literally), trying to find all the clues.

It’s a scavenger hunt is a pretty easy game to play and it’s one that you can get started with ASAP!

Virtual Scavenger Hunt Clues

So now for the game – let’s talk about the supplies needed and example Virtual Scavenger Hunt Clues. With just a few materials, everyone is going to be involved and active – and having fun!

The more people that join in on the fun, the crazier and more competitive it gets. It’s always a fun idea to have adults working their brains and bodies – and this scavenger hunt will have them doing just that. It can even be used ice breaker or team building exercise for the office. Have teams compete in different areas of the office and work on problem-solving skills in a unit.

Make sure to have your camera finger ready because there’s a good chance that you’re going to get some epic photo moments on this wacky adventure.

Supplies

Remember how easy I said that this scavenger hunt game for adults was? You’re able to literally print instantly and use it!

  • Printer (with ink)
  • Printer paper or cardstock paper (my favorite set)
  • Laminator (optional – I love this one)
  • Computer or Smart Phone
  • Virtual Scavenger Hunt Clues
  • Optional – Timer

Who presents the virtual scavenger hunt ideas?

You will need to have one person being the moderator. They will be the ones that will present the clue, and then everyone participating will be off to the races. A host is a neutral person that will keep track of the score and the rules.

Example Scavenger Hunt List of Items:

  • A clothed selfie in a bathtub
  • Something with stripes
  • $0.67
  • A mop
  • Something broken
  • A deck of cards
  • A vegetable

…only photographic evidence or something on screen counts. Get ready to have fun!

These are just a few options – and remember that you can easily add more to create your own unique virtual scavenger hunt lists! With an editable PDF, there are endless options to make and find scavenger hunt clues.

When should I use this scavenger hunt activity?

This can be used for virtual fun! It’s so much fun for a  family birthday as a way to hang out with relatives and include them in the day.

Use it for an office party and turn a mundane video conferencing call into a surprise virtual Soom scavenger hunt.

This would also be great to use for:

  • Virtual scavenger hunt for work
  • Holiday virtual scavenger hunt
  • Virtual baby shower scavenger hunt
  • Free virtual scavenger hunt for employees
  • Team building activities for youth groups
  • Family reunion

Having a virtual hunt means that the options are endless in ways that they can be used!

How do you keep score?

Let’s talk about how to score an adult scavenger hunt. The are a few ways to keep track of the winner. The moderator can keep real-time track of team members’ points. A leaderboard can be displayed on a dry-erase board with all participants’ names listed. The host can also text the group after each challenge with a list of each player’s points i.e Adam 8, Sarah 4, Jane 2, Mark – keep trying.

The host can adapt this as needed to fit their environment but generally, the virtual scavenger hunt rules are as follows…

  • The first person to return an item gets one point. You can also play with first, second, and third-place winners. For each round, the first person to return an item gets 3 points, the second person 2 points, and the last person 1 point.

Add a time limit or just let the wild geese players go. The game-winner is the player with the most totaled points last the end of all the rounds of the Virtual Game Treasure Hunt!

What are good prizes for a Virtual Scavenger hunt?

This game will get competitive. Virtual scavenger hunt games are a fun way to create bonds. Often the gloating, glory, and and team’s morale are enough intrinsic rewards. However, this fun game is for adults – have something really awesome they are going to work for.

Fun adult scavenger hunt prizes include…

  • Electronic gift cards
  • Wine
  • Small liquor bottles
  • Fancy restaurant certificates
  • Homemade dinner
  • Sports tickets
  • Entertainment tickets
  • Lottery tickets

While all the ideas are fun, think of a gift that could be sent over email – after all, this is an electronic scavenger hunt! Good prizes will really be a great incentive for crazy participation.

The last question remains…Where can I get this amazing adult scavenger hunt?

Virtual Scavenger Hunt Printable

We’ve put together a really fun list of ideas and things to find around the house – but there is always room for more. The great thing about having a template that you can edit is that you can make it easily work for you.

This Printable Scavenger Hunt set is located in our Frugal Coupon Living shop or Etsy Store.

This scavenger hunt includes a list of 36 clues – and then a list that is blank and easy to edit and fill.

What’s included in this text, zoom or skype scavenger hunt?

  • 36-Item Virtual Scavenger Hunt PDF Instant Download
  • Editable Scavenger Hunt Template PDF Instant Download

Get the Virtual Scavenger Hunt PDF here

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More Printable Scavenger Hunts

Once you do one, you’re going to want to do even more! Here are some other printable scavenger hunts that are great for all ages!

Are riddles more your jam? This cute and easy adult scavenger hunt takes your significant other on a journey around the house. Use it as a romantic at-home date night or for a birthday scavenger hunt challenge. It’s a cute way to step up your game (pun intended.) Pin to Pinterest.

This fun photo scavenger hunt checklist requires getting out of the house, and teamwork. (but it’s so much fun to do together!) Perfect for a family adventure. Pin to Pinterest.

Photo Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Teens and Youth

Teens love a good challenge too.  This teen scavenger hunt leads your teen on a scavenger hunt at home. Of course, in the end, they must complete the experience with a TikTok dance. Grab your phone for evidence. Pin to Pinterest.

Teen Scavenger Hunt Printable Clue Cards with Rhyming Riddles

The kids will have a blast with these Free Disney Scavenger Hunt and Challenges. Who will get all the clues first? The race to be the biggest Disney fan is on! Pin to Pinterest.

Disney Challenges Printable and Disney Scavenger Hunt

We have a ton of scavenger hunt ideas that are perfect for all occasions!

  • Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt
  • New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt
  • Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
  • St. Patrick’s Scavenger Hunt
  • Easter Scavenger Hunt
  • July 4th Scavenger Hunt
  • Back to School Scavenger Hunt
  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt
  • Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
  • Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Indoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt
  • Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
  • Grocery Scavenger Hunt

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Handprint Transportation Worksheets

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March 7, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: March 07, 2023
modified datt: March 07,2023

These Transportation Worksheets are perfect for creative fun and fine motor skills! The kids will love using their imagination and creating many fun vehicles with their hands! Let them have fun with the process and show off their skills! 

Little kids LOVE all sorts of transportation vehicles. From buses to the ice cream truck, kids can spot them a mile away! These fun transportation worksheets for preschoolers are one that lets them be a part of the creative process from the beginning to the end!

These hand-print worksheets show them that art and imagination can come together in a really cool and unique way. There are great for a rainy day, or a fun way to let the kids build their artistic and creative confidence. In addition to fun handprint art, these means of transportation worksheets work on literacy skills. Help kids bring forth kinetic learning while working on writing and sounding out letters to create a vehicle word.

What are some fun ideas for using these transportation worksheets for kindergarteners?

The best part about this printable transportation pack is that you can use them however you want! The kids can start with one, and take a break, or work their way through them all!

In these cute transportation worksheets, there are modes of transportation that include tires, shifts, buckets, mega wheels, and more. Take a look at these different kinds of transportation that are included in the set.

Modes of Transportation:

  • Ambulance
  • Bulldozer
  • Cement Mixer
  • Dump Truck
  • Excavator
  • Fork Lift
  • Garbage Truck
  • Helicopter
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • Jeep
  • Kayak
  • Locomotive
  • Mail Truck
  • Newspaper Truck
  • Old Time Car
  • Police Car
  • Quad Bike
  • Race Car
  • Skid Steer
  • Taxi
  • Unicycle
  • Volkswagen
  • X-Country Vehicle
  • Yacht
  • Zamboni

Didn’t think we could get A to Z when it came to alphabet vehicles, did you???

I’m a huge fan of having fun options for any and all occasions! Some fun ideas to pair this with would be for a…

  • Sleepover Party
  • Classroom Activity
  • Birthday Party
  • Family Craft Night

Make sure to grab some paint, markers, and crayons for the kids so that they can decorate and color every page just like they imagine!

What are tips for using handprint worksheets?

Since not all handprints are the same, there are a few things to keep in mind. Talk to the kids and let them know that their handprints are not going to fit exactly into the handprint area, but that close enough is fine! That way, they won’t stress out about it and can move on with the rest of the activity.

You can also encourage them to think outside the box and trace their own handprints to recreate some of the transportation vehicles. This shows them that they’re capable of following directions and also using analytical thought to create something new and different, too.

While these A-Z transportation printables focus on quite a few options, it’s not a totally complete list. Have the kids use what they’ve learned and create another page about a vehicle that they haven’t done. They’ll love creative independence!

More Fun Activities for Early Learners

If you like this printable preschool transportation activity, I have more! The more that you can print out and have on hand, the more fun it will be for the kids!

  • Paper Plate Preschool Crafts
  • Dramatic Pretend Play Restaurant Printables
  • Indoor Games

Tips for Printing These Worksheets about Transportation

Make sure that once you print the worksheets, you take the time to laminate them. This is a great way to make this an activity that the kids can play with over and over again. Use markers that are erasable so that the kids can wipe the sheets clean and do these worksheets again!

Supplies

  • Transportation Worksheet PDF printables
  • Printer
  • Paper
  • Laminator (I really like the Scotch brand, but Amazon has a good one too.)
  • Tempera Paint (This set is best)
  • Paint brushes
  • Crayons/Markers

Instructions

Once you download the public transportation workers, it’s a simple and fun process!

First, get the worksheets. Download your Transportation Printable Worksheets 

Once they’re printed, make sure that they are in alphabetical order, and start. You can leave it as easy as that, or make it more, too. The options are up to you!

Talk to the kids about the different vehicle on the page, and then have them either stamp their handprint in the handprint area or trace and color it in.

You can also paint small hands with a paintbrush and allow each child to stamp their hand on their artwork. Let the hand dry and then continue to color your transportation coloring page.

They do this for each of the printable pages and work their way through! It’s actually a catch-22 in that it’s a fun activity for kids but also a cute keepsake for grandparents or you!

FAQ Vehicle Transporation Worksheets

Can these be used for first grade too?

Yes, use for preschool all the way to emergent readers in kindergarten, first, and second grade.

Do these include lowercase letters?

No. The alphabet worksheet set uses all capital letters.

Can you use other mediums of art?

Absolutely, while tempera paint is best for creating handprint art, feel free to use playdough, dot marker paint, crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, and more. The options are endless. You can even make this a fun pom-pom activity.

Land, Air, and Water Transportation Worksheets

I can’t wait to hear what you think about this fun printable transportation activity for the kids! It’s a simple and unique way to work on letter learning, too!

This digital download is fast and straightforward.  You’ll be able to grab the download and start creating and using it right away.

Included in this huge pack of Kindergarten transportation worksheets are the following:

  • 26 transportation printable worksheets for every letter of the alphabet
  • Traceable Letters and Words
  • Digital download PDF file format

Download the Transportation Worksheets Today!

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More Printable Activities for Kids

Love handprint art? Take a look at these fun A to Z Alphabet Handprint Worksheets. Pin to Pinterest.

printable handprint art alphabet crafts for kids

These Scavenger Hunts for Kids are perfect for kids of all ages! They’ll love running around the house looking for objects and things! Pin to Pinterest.

Check out these Fun Outdoor Minute to Win it Games! They’re the perfect way to get the kids away from screens and outside to have fun and get some fresh air! Pin to Pinterest.

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Family Fun Hotel Scavenger Hunt

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March 20, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Travel Leave a Comment

published date: February 28, 2023
modified datt: March 20,2023

Planning a trip where there is a hotel stay included? This Hotel Scavenger Hunt is the best! The kids will love searching the hotel room and areas for all the clues on this printable paper. Not only will this make your time at the hotel fun and adventurous, but it’s also a great way for the family to have a blast together, too. Full of unique and great clues, this resort scavenger hunt printable is great fun for the whole family! 

super fun hotel scavenger hunt printable

Staying at a hotel is always a fun time! The bright lights, the long hallways, the big rooms – it’s all super exciting! No matter where you are in a hotel or restore, there is always something to look at. These fun Resort Scavenger Hunt Clues are the perfect balance of excitement, and logic – and that means that it’s a great way for everyone to join in on the fun.

The great thing about this family scavenger hunt printable is that there are more than enough items to look for! Arriving at a hotel and using this printable activity as a way to get everyone acclimated to the hotel is a fun way to calm those travel nerves. Just be ready – the race will be on to see who can find the most clues either in a set amount of time or first to finish!

What makes this a fun scavenger hunt with a twist?

Typically scavenger hunts are reserved for at home or on a holiday like Easter or Valentines’ Day. What makes this an epically fun, unique scavenger hunt is the treasure hunt is set outside the home, often outside one’s own city or hometown. It’s a hotel scavenger hunt that makes a great activity for a resort, motel, conference center, hostel, or even a VRBO or Airbnb.

hotel room key Opened door of hotel room with key in the lock

Family vacations and travel plans are so fun! While traveling in a plane or a car can be daunting and tiresome, that doesn’t mean that arriving at the hotel has to be a time to sleep. Use that travel energy and explore the room and layout of the hotel! This would be super fun for a family vacation, staycation, or even a birthday party with a hotel stay!

Some other fun ideas to use for this hotel scavenger hunt printable could be:

  • Family Reunion Activity
  • Weekend family fun
  • Fun Birthday Scavenger Hunt idea for a hotel staycation
  • Vacation activity to do while resting at the hotel
  • Indoor activity on a rainy day
  • Hotel exploration and discovery

An interactive indoor scavenger hunt is a great way to get acclimated or to fill the downtime at the hotel while waiting for your next family activity or adventure. Use it as exploration and getting to know your surroundings or as team building for friends and extended family.

Hotel Scavenger Hunt Clues and Ideas

Everyone will have a blast with these fun clues. These scavenger hunt clues were created so that all ages can join in the fun! Even if someone isn’t old enough to read, they can still see the pictures and be on the lookout for those items. There are two pages of clues that range from items to find in a hotel, to shapes and colors to be on the lookout for.

See a sneak peek below of the printable scavenger hunt PDF so that you know exactly what it looks like!

printable hotel scavenger hunt checklist for a vacation

Hotel scavenger hunt items include:

  • coffee pot
  • do not disturb sign
  • luggage cart
  • workout center
  • brochure
  • front desk
  • swimming pool
  • fire extinguisher

These are just a few of the items that the kids (and adults) can try to spot in the hotel! And who knows, you may end up finding even more fun items that you have to add to your own scavenger hunt list!

Make it Your Own!

Each user can make this scavenger hunt personal. Since we are all visiting different scavenger hunt locations and have various scavenger hunt participants, try some of these fun ideas to make the treasure hunt your own.

Hotel scavenger hunt ideas include…

Have a Fun Prize

Grab a few party favors or rewards for a special treat at the end of the hunt. A small prize can also act as a souvenir. Visiting Disney? Then grab a few princess party favors or mickey gifts off the internet before you travel. Hnad these items out to reward success at the end of the treasure hunt.

Count As You Go

Use the provided checklist for a hotel but allow the checklist items to add up. For example, did your team find multiple fire extinguishers? If they found 5, make that five points toward the scavenger hunt checklist total. The most points at the end of a set amount of time, wins.

Hotel Photo Scavenger Hunt

Create a virtual scavenger hunt and split up but make sure each team has a smartphone. Instead of giving each player a hotel scavenger hunt list of items, allow them to use their smartphone for a hotel photo scavenger hunt

Play like this… “The first item is a pillow.” Each team has to race and take a picture of a pillow in a group text. This can be a pillow on the couch in the lobby or a pillow in the hotel room. In the same format, have the mediator text “the next item is a local map.” Each team will race to take a picture of a local map and text it to the group. The team that returns the first image to the group, wins that round. Continue on with fun items like

    • room number
    • fitness room
    • red chair
    • funny picture in the hallway
    • vending machine item
    • etc.

Use the scavenger hunt checklist of items to guide the moderator in this phone scavenger hunt game.

This game is so much fun for an older group of teens or young adults. Heck, even grannie and gramps will have a good time with this fast-paced fun game.

What are the rules for this resort treasure hunt?

fun family vacation Image of happy caucasian family with children resting near luxury swimming pool with white fashion deckchairs and umbrellas outside hotel

Since a hotel treasure hunt is a public scavenger hunt, it’s essential to go over a few rules. Manors and teaming up are two of the most important scavenger hunt rules.

The indoor scavenger hunt rules are a combination of the hotel rules and your family rules. Make sure that the kids know that they shouldn’t be wandering around the hotel alone and to always be with an adult from their own family while looking for things. It’s important to also team up young kids and older kids.

Also, abide by the rules of the hotel that there is no running or disturbing the other guests! Have them take a pencil so that they can mark off the items as they find them!

Who is this Hotel Photo Scavenger Hunt for?

hotel sign

Kids: This printable PDF is really for all ages. Make sure that the littles pair up with the big kids or adults – and have a blast. It’s a great way to burn off extra energy before a slower-paced activity.

Teens: Even the tweens will join in on the fun! Just be sure to remind them of that no-running rule – as teens can get pretty competitive!

Adults: Absolutely! Adults love good friendly competition and the ability to gloat the rest of the trip. It’s always fun to pair an adult up with one of the kids!

Hotel Scavenger Hunt PDF

Have a fun vacation with this epically fun Hotel Scavenger Hunt printable for kids. Get to know your resort, create a rainy day activity or explore your new environment.

printable scavneger hunt at hotel

All you need to do is download this Hotel Scavenger Hunt Printable PDF, and take it with you to the hotel. If there is something that you can’t find, just omit it and keep going! (You can print it in black and white as well to save on ink!)

Included in this fun hotel scavenger hunt list are two versions. These hotel scavenger hunt examples can be used together or separately.

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More Scavenger Hunt Printables

Fune exploration and treasure hunts don’t have to end on the vacation. Try some of these fun scavneger hunt ideas at home, outdoors, or for a special holiday or occasoin.

Scavenger Hunt Ideas

We love scavenger hunts because they’re perfect for any time of the year! Here are some other great activities and ideas to use!

  • Birthday Scavenger Hunt
  • Camping Scavenger Hunt
  • Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
  • Easter Scavenger Hunt
  • Back to School Scavenger Hunt
  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt
  • Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Also, check out plenty of other Printable Scavenger Hunt Ideas!

Traveling?  This Road Trip Activities and Travel Journal for Kids is another great idea to have for the car ride or plane ride to your destination! Make sure you add our printable car games too for your adventure!

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