| A scavenger hunt is a fun and popular game | | | | located. |
| that is adaptable to any age group, location | | | | |
| or celebration. Variations to the classic | | | | Paint letters on several different objects |
| scavenger hunt are only limited to the | | | | around the yard which spell a clue or secret |
| creator's creativity and imagination. There | | | | word that the teams have to find the letters |
| are indoor hunts, outdoor hunts, internet | | | | for and unscramble. |
| hunts, corporate hunts, handbag hunts, video | | | | |
| hunts, photo hunts... and NOW... glow-in-the | | | | Paint different denominations of coins and |
| dark hunts. | | | | have teams collect a specified amount of |
| | | | money. This will add an extra dimension, |
| When planning your next evening scavenger | | | | since the winner won't necessarily be the |
| hunt, consider a glow-in-the-dark scavenger | | | | team that finds the most coins but the team |
| hunt. Here are just a few ideas to get your | | | | that finds a total of $5.00 first (or |
| creativity and imagination to work. | | | | whatever amount you choose). |
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| Gather several small objects like a penny, a | | | | If your budget allows and you don't feel like |
| ruler, an apple, etc. and paint each one with | | | | painting, purchase numerous glow-in the-dark |
| glow-in-the-dark paint. Allow the items time | | | | items (bracelets, erasers, balls, tape - |
| to dry and to get plenty of exposure to | | | | available at most dollar stores, novelty |
| light. Next, make a list, hide the items and | | | | stores or party stores). Make up a list, |
| invite your guests to find them at your | | | | assign a point value for each item and start |
| designated location in a specified amount of | | | | your hunt. |
| time. | | | | |
| | | | Glow-in-the-dark items can be seen |
| Note: There are small tubes and/or bottles | | | | everywhere, from concerts to amusement parks, |
| of glow-in-the-dark paint available in | | | | flea markets to your local department store. |
| Walmart's craft department or at many craft | | | | Whether you choose to use one of these ideas |
| stores. I've even found some at the dollar | | | | or make up one of your own, know that |
| store on occasion. The paint hardly shows | | | | glow-in-the-dark paint and accessories are |
| when you put it on, so test your items in a | | | | always a fun party addition. |
| dark room before you hide them to see how | | | | |
| they look and to be sure they've had enough | | | | Interested in taking this party idea a step |
| exposure to light. | | | | further? Have glow-in-the-dark makeup |
| | | | available for your guests to paint their |
| More ideas... | | | | hands and faces. It's fun to see everyone |
| | | | glowing as they're searching for hidden items |
| Paint small things like a flower, a letter, a | | | | in the dark . |
| star or any other shape on various large | | | | |
| items around your yard or venue and have your | | | | Remember... Play safe! Have Fun! Try |
| guests try and find where these pictures are | | | | something new! |