3 Great
Scavenger Hunts
Written By Gregory Lauzon
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Howdy, neighbor!
Print out Howdy, Neighbor clues.
According to a recent survey, more than half of all Americans have never borrowed anything from their neighbors — not even a cup of sugar. That's about to change.
The hunt: This time the list contains questions you and your kids would like to ask your neighbors — within the bounds of decency, of course. How is this a scavenger hunt? You collect answers in the form of trinkets — ideally, ones that are fun for kids to get and painless for neighbors to lend or give away. (What's my favorite summertime tradition? Going to carnivals! Here, take this foam-stuffed gorilla I won last year.)
- Give your child the list collection bag, and pencil and explain that you're going on an adventure to find out more about your neighbors, and to collect a few small items from them. It's kind of like trick-or-treating...without the candy.
Tip: Stick to neighbors with whom you have a friendly acquaintance, or call ahead to explain. Stack the deck in your favor by asking them ahead of time about knickknacks they'd be willing to part with (if only for a time) or fun stories they have. It's not really cheating.
Added value: If your neighbor has a great war story or a souvenir from her trip to Micronesia forget the hunt and enjoy the ride.
Clues you can use:
- What food do you serve most often?
- What sport did you play in school?
- What's your favorite animal?
- Do you have a good-luck charm?
