Employees look forward to going to a workplace that they enjoy… don’t you? Injecting the fun factor helps staff members have a sense of belonging, builds rapport, and reduces stress. You can help create an enjoyable work atmosphere with ready-to-go scavenger hunts.
Note: Click on any of the scavenger hunt product picture(s) in this post to see more details.
1) Grab your photo-taking devices and lead your staff meeting, department meeting, or company gathering with one of the following photo scavenger hunts.
Both downloads above have the same “hunt”. The BUNDLE includes two extra files…team leader headbands/badges plus table numbers 1-15. (The headbands and table numbers can be re-used throughout the year.) Both downloads include directions to the activity leader, the “hunt”, and certificates for your staff upon completion.
General Directions: Divide the staff/group into teams and have them pick a team leader. (This is where the table/group numbers will help.) Teams should have 4-6 people. Do you have a small group? Work in pairs! Explain the scoring (although the scoring is really up to you). Every team gets ten points for completing each item. Accumulate extra points at leaders’ discretion. Remember, hunts can be as simple or as complex…or as long or short as you want!
Remember to share or display your photos after the activity or at your next meeting/gathering. Above all, have FUN!
A Texas principal sent the following pictures of her staff.
Task #1- “Take a picture of at least two people in your group with an analog clock that is set to the time that the staff needs to arrive at work each day. (No points are given for the incorrect time!)”
Task #3 – “Pick a large space and form a word out of your bodies. One person needs to be available to take the picture!” (Extra points for the longest word? It’s up to you!)
Lining up from least to greatest…numbers of years of service…AND finding a great writing spot is also part of these scavenger hunts.
My newest hunt, “BACK 2 SCHOOL” is another complete staff activity! Check it out!
“Super Sleuth” is another complete staff activity! An example clue for this hunt: “Take a picture of each one in your group wearing a homemade detective hat (e.g. made from aluminum foil, construction paper, or…a lampshade?)”
Check out the popular Valentine and St. Patrick’s Day Hunts!
Need to boost staff morale a bit? Try the Gratitude Scavenger Hunt! Example in the file: Name ten things in your group you are thankful for. Everyone hold up ten grateful fingers and snap a team photo!
The BACK 2 SCHOOL, Valentine, St. Patrick’s Day, AND the Gratitude hunts all have team leader headbands/badges plus table numbers 1-15 as separate files to match the hunt!
2) Two photo scavenger hunts utilize QR CODES. The QR code scanned sends them to Google Doc files that have the clue or activity to perform. (You will have a copy of the clues in case the internet is not cooperating!)
“Fall FUN!” Scavenger Hunt (A few samples of what’s in the file): Clue #1, a certificate for the group that is the “Fastest Finisher!”, and bag toppers to attach to hot chocolate packets afterward.
Complete the “Nutcracker” scavenger hunt in order as it tells the background story of the Nutcracker Ballet. Included in the download are six certificates (available in color and black & white depending on your printer ink capabilities) plus ten nutcracker bookmarks.
FOUR SCAVENGER HUNTS IN ONE: I’ve combined these photos scavenger hunts for your biggest savings. Click on the picture to preview.
Or get the Mega Bundle #2 with THREE HUNTS IN ONE: Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Gratitude!
Family stuff: I discovered my husband had never participated in a scavenger hunt. I know, poor deprived man. HA! Of course, I made one up for him and surprised him on his birthday. He was scanning codes, reading clues, and searching all over the house. Yeah, kind of cheesy but you should have seen the smile on his face. 🙂
Most recently, my grandson completed a Critter Easter Egg Hunt I put together. He completed it with great enthusiasm (aka he was HYPER running from one clue to the next!). It didn’t hurt that he was getting some reading practice in also.
Do you have an idea for a scavenger hunt you’d like to see? Share with us in the comments.
Lead joyfully,
Gail Boulton
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