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Printable Summer Scavenger Hunt

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This printable summer scavenger hunt is a fun way to keep the kids occupied for an afternoon during summer break. Like my other scavenger hunts, this list is full of items easily found in most neighborhoods.

Printable Summer Scavenger Hunt on a yellow background with title text reading Summer Scavenger Hunt

How to Use the Summer Scavenger Hunt

The summer scavenger hunt is easy to use. Your kids just need to head outside and search for the items on the list. Then, they check them off each item as they find them.

Get more mileage out of the scavenger hunt by changing up the game each time. Here are some of my favorite variations:

Photo Hunt

Arm the kids with an inexpensive camera so they can take a picture of each item as they find it. Or, make it a family event and do the hunt with them. You can be the official photographer and take their picture with/next to each item.

Make it a Contest

Give each person or team their own list and have them compete to find the most items in a set time period. The winner gets a prize and everyone enjoys ice cream or popsicles after the game.

Group Activity

If you don’t want to have players compete against one another, you can instead create tiered prizes. This is especially fun if you do the scavenger hunt together as a family.

  • Find 1-10 items, we’ll have watermelon as a treat.
  • Find 11-20 items, we’ll catch fireflies after dark.
  • Find 21-30 items, we’ll have a water balloon fight.
  • Find all 33 items, we’ll go to the pool or water park on the weekend.

Obviously, you can make the prizes whatever you want. These are just a few suggestions to give you some ideas.

Download the Summer Scavenger Hunt

Now that you have some ideas of how to have fun with the scavenger hunt, here it is. Just fill in the form below the image for immediate access.

Printable Summer Scavenger Hunt

Printable FAQs

How do I access the printable?

Fill in the form above. After you submit the form, you’ll receive an email from “Wondermom Wannabe” with a direct link to the printable. If you do not see the email in your inbox within a few minutes, check your spam folder.

Where can I find my file after I download it?

The most likely place will be in your computer’s Downloads folder. You can also select “Downloads” in your browser menu to see a list of your downloads, then simply select “Show in folder” below the file name to see where it is stored on your computer.

How do I print a PDF?

You’ll need a program that supports PDFS, likeย Adobe Acrobatย (which is free). Open the program, click File > Print. Select your printer and set the number of copies you want to print. Double check your print preview, then click print.

More Family Fun

If you enjoy the spring scavenger hunt, you might also enjoy some of these other scavenger hunt and treasure hunt ideas.

If you really love scavenger hunts, check out this collection of 20 scavenger hunt games from Organized 31!

Each theme contains at least 3 different game boards (most have more). For just $9.99 you’ll have fun activities that will last you all year long.

several printables with title text reading Big Bundle of 20 Scavenger Hunts


For more summer fun, print off my Family Summer Bucket List and try to complete all of the activities.

printable summer bucket list
 
 
On days when the weather outside is unbearably hot, pull out a family board game. Click the image below to see my family’s favorites.
a collage of seven different board games on a white background with title text reading The Best Family Board Games
Feeling adventurous? Try one of these summer family outings.
 
green grass and a blue sky with clouds with title text reading Family Outing Ideas For Summer

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