You may be able to put together a Photo Scavenger Hunt at the last minute when friends and family arrive for an afternoon or evening of togetherness. Many hosts are creative and energetic enough to come up with an idea for a scavenger hunt, make a list of items that will challenge the participants and assign individuals to teams that will enjoy working/playing together.
But there is another way to go – planning a scavenger hunt using photos from the original idea to the decision about who was successful and should get the prize. Even though you have narrowed the type of scavenger hunt to using photos there are many possible themes for this type of hunt as well.
Once you decide on a basic theme and come up with a list of items or locations to photograph, it’s time to divide the group into at least two teams. Each team should have a group leader and a small digital camera that will allow you to review the photos. Photo subjects can be signs in front of hometown businesses, specific landmarks around the city etc.
It may also be a good idea to award points for the photos. Some subjects may be more difficult to find or photograph so they can be given bonus points. Make sure that the point values and the method of winning is established beforehand, so the teams know what they are working toward.
Finally, as you plan your photo scavenger hunt make sure you have a time limit that makes the activity challenging. Have fun!
