Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
Starting a new school or finding your way around can be tricky, but exploring together makes it easier! A scavenger hunt helps you learn about your school and meet the people and places that can help you.
This activity turns discovery into a fun adventure. It builds teamwork and belonging, and shows you a few examples of who to ask and where to go when you need help.
What you’ll do:
- Work with a team to set up a scavenger hunt around your school.
- Groups of students will solve clues, find important places, and meet key people.
- Everyone can have fun and make new connections.
Tips:
- Use clues that encourage teamwork and movement around the school.
- Include places or people that help students feel safe and supported.
- Spread the word with posters and announcements.
- Offer small prizes or treats to celebrate participation.
Connect with: Community
Time: 45-60 minutes
Grade: 4-8
Helping hand: medium
Supplies:
- Activity sheet
- Paper and markers for clues
- Stickers, stamps, or markers for stations
- Posters to promote your event
- Optional: small prizes like stickers, bookmarks, and snacks
What's the connection?
This scavenger hunt helps you discover new places, meet helpful people, and work together as a team. You can build friendships and learn where to go for support when you need it. Knowing this makes it easier to feel balanced in other parts of your life. When you build positive relationships, it helps protect you from stress and other challenges. Having strong relationships and knowing people you can turn to can also help. It makes it easier to make thoughtful choices about things like screen time and substances.
