Scavenger hunts can certainly be a lot of fun, and it's all about the clues.
Well, not ALL about the clues, but a good set of clues can certainly make the hunt more interesting for the participants.
If you want to hide the treasure or the next clue inside - let's say - the oven, then naturally you're going to want to say something about "heat" or "burning", right? Maybe.
Instead of just saying "I'm hot" or "I like to bake things", maybe you could put on the clue: "The first historical record of a _____ being built refers to a _____ built in 1490, in Alsace, France.
This _____ was made entirely of brick and tile.
" See? Make them think, and they'll love learning.
Another example would be the refrigerator: "Carl von Linde, German engineer whose invention of a continuous process of liquefying gases in large quantities formed a basis for the modern technology of _____.
_____ is chiefly used to store foodstuffs at low temperatures, thus inhibiting the destructive action of bacteria, yeast, and mold.
" That one might be a little too easy, but you get the picture.
If we can find ways of adding some historical facts in with the hunt, I think we all win.
These are some standard knowledge facts, but there are plenty of ways to get creative with them too, as you will see in future articles we publish online.
So for now, get your Google and your Wiki on, and get started on creating the Ultimate Scavenger Hunt!