​One of the things the past seven years of Gishing has taught me is that there are many ways to interpret something. It’s allowed me to rethink my concept of the scavenger hunt for one thing. Rather than collect things only to get rid of them at the end, I’ve really incorporated [th] the idea of re-purposing, finding and documenting, and being a force for good, whether that’s as a Good Samaritan, doing good deeds, or making the world better through my time, talent, and treasure, abd of course through civic responsibility. All of those things will be different depending on the hunter’s perspective.

I’m planning a mini Scavenger hunt for my kids for our upcoming vacation. This is not an easy task as they are somewhat spread out in age: 13, 14, and 22, as well as personality and tolerance for this sort of thing.

Some items will be for collection, although not many. Most will be photos or videos. I’ll share our specific ones when we return.

In the meantime, here are a few things you can add to your own scavenger hunt item list:

1. On the first day, journal/draw: What are you most looking forward to?
2. Draw something from your first day; then turn the paper over and draw something from your last day.
3. Find a street sign with your name on it.
4. Find a roundabout.
5. Find a cow crossing sign. Bonus points for a photo of a cow and a cow crossing sign together in the same picture.
6. Journal My Favorite Thing Thus Far (do this on or after the third day)
7. Photograph or Draw (or both) a tower.
8. If you are in a foreign country, try something different on the menu of a popular fast food restaurant (ie. McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks, etc.)
9. If you are in a different state, try some local food. Write about the experience.
10. Write down the date/time/town and take a photo or draw the following: Horse, Cow, Sheep, Moose, Beaver, Goose, Bridge, Flower, Water (river, waterfall, stream, etc)
11. Pick a random day – Count the change in your pocket/purse.
12. Nap Time – What did you dream about? Journal.
13. Find a raccoon.
14. Eat some poutine. Write about the experience.
15. Find a waterfall.
16. Take a picture of hockey equipment.
17. Find and photograph a maple leaf
18. On the last day, journal/draw: Did it (the first item listed) meet your expectations? If not, what surprised you?