Free Thanksgiving Photo Scavenger Hunt For Kids
The Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt is a perfect way to keep older kids and adults entertained during family gatherings.
With everyone snapping pictures of themed items, this activity brings fun and excitement without the pressure of constant conversation.
It’s a great way for older children to stay engaged while exploring outdoors.
The Thanksgiving scavenger hunt printable adds a creative touch, making it easy to organize and enjoy this festive holiday game with your family.
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Thanksgiving scavenger hunt for teenagers
This modern twist on a classic Thanksgiving scavenger hunt is a great way to keep teenagers engaged and feeling independent while staying creative.
You can play with just the kids or involve the whole family, but teams of at least two work best for this photo scavenger hunt.
Ensure each team has at least one smartphone—tracking them will be easy! A camera or Polaroid works too if they want to go old-school.
The rules are simple:
- Create groups of at least two
- Take photos of all the listed items
- Set a time limit (an hour works well)
- Have FUN!
How to host a successful Thanksgiving hunt
When preparing for your Thanksgiving camera scavenger hunt, remember to cater to all age groups. Pairing younger kids with older ones can bring a perfect mix of creativity and experience.
Safety is crucial—set clear boundaries depending on the ages involved. Younger children should stay close to home, while older teens can venture a bit farther, always within safe limits.
If you have little ones, feel free to join in on the fun, helping them snap photos and keeping them engaged. If the weather isn’t great, consider an indoor scavenger hunt, using items displayed on the TV for a creative spin.
Keep things organized with storage clipboards to hold pens and phones. This way, nothing gets lost, and teams can easily keep track of time with phone timers. Staying in touch with younger kids during the hunt will be a breeze!
Treat them to an at-home Thanksgiving escape room too!
Photos to take on the scavenger hunt
There are 20 fall-themed photos that need to be taken, hopefully, they will have most if not all taken within the time limit.
- Cornucopia
- Cooked turkey
- A full plate of food
- Football game
- Something orange
- Fallen leaves
- Someone napping!
- Pumpkin
- Any type of pie
- Families out for a walk
- Food on the floor
- Fall wreath
- Dirty dishes
- Someone cooking
- Something red
- Christmas ad on TV
- Pine cone
- Mashed potato
- Table placemat
- Thanksgiving parade
Prizes for the Thanksgiving cell phone scavenger hunt
The Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt is super exciting. It’s not just about taking awesome pictures and finding hidden stuff.
To make it even more fun, you can give prizes to the older kids and teenagers who join in. Who wouldn’t like getting a prize for playing?
Before you begin the scavenger hunt, you should decide how to pick the winner.
Is it the person who comes back the fastest with all the right pictures? Or is it the one who takes the coolest and most creative photos? Deciding this stuff makes the game fair and enjoyable for everyone.
Treat the winner to our favorite Thanksgiving gifts for kids!
Now, for the best part, the prizes! For older kids and teenagers, it’s important to choose prizes they’ll really like. Here are some ideas:
- You can pick gift cards for iTunes, Amazon, or stores like Target, so they can buy music, movies, or cool stuff they want.
- Teenagers usually love gadgets. Think about things like wireless earbuds, chargers, or fancy phone cases.
- For those who like fashion, you can give them stylish things like sunglasses, hats, or wristbands to show off their style.
- Give them Thanksgiving board games that are fun to play with friends and family.
- If they’re into art, consider giving them cool things like sketchbooks, watercolor sets, or special markers to help them be creative.
- Encourage them to read by giving them gift cards for bookstores.
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Last Updated on 28 September 2024 by Clare Brown