Grandma has created a treasure hunt tradition for my children's birthdays. Whenever the big day nears, we arrive at Grandma and Grandpa's house to find a treasure hunt of birthday gifts awaiting us. Often, the entire family will scavenge the house together to discover the booty. While the birthday gifts are a delight - my boys are just as thrilled by the hunt.
Here's the book Grandma uses to organize the fun. Published by Klutz, the book is out of print now, but still available through Amazon.
Here's the book Grandma uses to organize the fun. Published by Klutz, the book is out of print now, but still available through Amazon.
This Klutz book provides a variety of clue "sets" that can be used to set-up a treasure hunt around the house. The clues come in a variety of patterns, sometimes rhyming, sometimes in code, sometimes following a theme. Luckily, each clue card can be saved and used again and again (perfect for a Grandma with a gaggle of grandchildren).
Our most recent set of clues included a series of codes. Each sentence led the birthday boy (and his adoring audience) to another room of the house -- where he collected his gifts.
Our most recent set of clues included a series of codes. Each sentence led the birthday boy (and his adoring audience) to another room of the house -- where he collected his gifts.
Hooray for birthdays!
Hooray for scavenger hunts!!
Hooray for family traditions!!
Hooray for scavenger hunts!!
Hooray for family traditions!!