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Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt CluesInstant Treasure Hunt Game Ideas |
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I can't begin to tell you how many parties (ours) and many friends have included scavenger hunts because of the program! I can't believe how much use (and fun) I've received from just one purchase. Really, one of the best on-line, leap of faith purchases I've ever made. I love how it keeps be up-dated and improved as well. Nothing bad to say! Super product!
-Ruth D.
Just wanted to thank you for the allowing me the opportunity to become a beta tester of this fantastic new upgrade! We used it on Friday to create a Riddle Hunt/ WalkAThon for our elementary school. The kids were raising money to help hospitalized children in our community, and all of them commented on how much fun the WalkAThon was this year because of your unique riddles. I got tons of comments back from teachers on just how great it was. This product made me look like a superwoman. People were commenting about how much work I must have put into doing it. They couldn't believe that it only took 2 hours to create and set up a 20 riddle/7km hunt! This product is worth every dollar I paid for it!
-Karen K.
I want to thank you for the wonderful time we had at my husbands 60th Birthday Party. I used Riddle Me to create a scavenger hunt for our 5 grandchildren and husband. Even the adult children got involved. Everyone had a great time. Thank you again for creating such an easy to use and fun product.
Sincerely,
-Very Happy Grandmom
All I can say is "Thank you" and "WoW"! Sitting down after a long saturday of groceries and a birthday party to shuffle the kids to and from, I began the task of creating the kids easter egg hunt for tomorrow morning. I know, I shouldn't have waited until now, but such is life! Anyway, what a great relief to find your website. Within five minutes and $20 I had my work done! The kids are going to absolutely love the clues, I'm just as excited about this as they will be. . . also, I have the answer to my son's 7 year old party in June! His friends will have a blast going on a treasure hunt. The $20 is definately well spent, especially considering the invitations I can print, and other uses for the clues! (ie. rainy day activities) Thank you again!
-Joanne C.
We went on a big family camp out this Summer with lots of kids at different age levels. I was able to create a scavenger hunt for the kids that were under 5 years old AND the kids that were 10-12 years old so that all could have the right level of challenge. It was a big hit!
-TKmom
How to Create a Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt
With Riddle Me Software
Want a really fun treasure hunt for your family on the 4th of July? Here are some free scavenger hunt ideas using Riddle Me software to make your Fourth of July a memorable one.
(example of Riddle Me clue sheets you print out)
(click here to learn more about this scavenger hunt software)
Flag Puzzle Riddle Hunt (US Version-customize for your country)
Create a representation of the flag on paper (or just print out a flag). Create a riddle hunt with 14 riddles. On the back of the paper glue the clue to your final location. Then cut the flag into thirteen strips (or the strips and blue area separately)(or into puzzle shape pieces - as many pieces as you want clues). Put a piece of the flag in each location with the clue to the next piece. Tell the children they have to help make the flag by finding all the pieces. Read the first clue to send them to the first location. Once all of the flag pieces are found and the puzzle is put back together, they can read the final clue on the back to send them to the last location for a surprise!
13 Original Colonies Hunt (US version-customize for your country)
Have the children pretend they are the messengers telling each of the thirteen colonies that they are independent! Select thirteen locations from the Riddle Me inventory. Give each location the name of one of the thirteen colonies (Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.) Place a copy of each states flag in the location. Start your hunt by giving the children a clue to send them to the first "state". When they find it, they should say, "Happy Independence Day (and the states name)!" Then read the next clue to the next location or "state". Have them bring each flag with them so in the end all the the thirteen colonies flags will be together - becoming the original United States. You could make a parade with sparklers and the flags while everyone sings "America the Beautiful".
National Treasure Hunt (US Version-customize for your country)
Have a paper representing the Declaration of Independence. Select locations you want the children to go to from Riddle Me's hunt inventory. On the back of the Declaration paper put the first clue and only half of the clue for each of the other locations. Then hide the other half of the clues with an item in each of the other locations. The items with the clues could be something like sunglasses, paper money, a piece of carved wood - items similar to the movie. Give the children the map and have them read the first clue. It will send them to the first location and the rest of the second clue. The final clue would lead them to the treasure, maybe a cake decorated like the flag or gold coin candies.
Historical Hunt (US Version)
Put clues to the next location inside red, white, and blue balloons. On the outside of the balloon, once it is inflated, write a simple question about Independence Day on it with a permanent marker or print them out and tape them to the balloon. Then hide them in the locations you generated with this riddle hunt.
When the players come to each location, they must read the question first. When they answer it correctly, they may pop the balloon to get the next clue. The players should be allowed some help or be able to access the internet to look up some of the answers that stump them.
Possible questions
- What is the name of the paper that was signed declaring independence?
- In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
- How many colonies united to declare independence?
- Name one person who signed the Declaration of Independence.
- Who was the first president of the United States?
- What country did the colonies declare their independence from?
- How many stripes are on the flag and why?
- What do the stars on the flag represent?
- What is the name of the national anthem?
- What is one way people celebrate Independence Day?
Patriotic Scavenger Hunt
Using the object list hunt feature, print a list of US history related items from the Object Hunt category; for example, cherry tree leaf, something with a star, candlestick, book on history, or you can put your own ideas on the list. Divide the children into red, white and blue teams. See who can find all the items the fastest.
Family Photo Hunt
Many families celebrate the 4th of July together. Print the same list for each family from the Scavenger Hunt selection. Choose "patriotic" items like something red, white, and blue or cemetery, support our troops ribbon, or city hall. You can even add your own ideas. Each family has a camera and travels together throughout town to take a picture of each thing on the list. Set a time for everyone to return and see who has found the most.
Variations on hunts
-You could have some fireworks available at the end of the hunt for the children to light
-You could put fireworks along the way so they can use them as they go
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