Looking for a fun way to keep kids engaged, learning and moving? A photo scavenger hunt is the perfect activity! It blends creativity with problem-solving, encourages observation, and gives kids the chance to tell their own story through photography. Best of all, it can be done anywhere–indoors, in the backyard, or on family outings.
With a Kidamento Kids' Camera in hand, your child can explore their world and capture it in a way that's meaningful to them. Here are 20 fun photo scavenger hunt ideas to get started.
Indoor Scavanger Hunt Ideas
- Something That Makes You Laugh
- Your Favourite Spot in the House
- Something That Looks Like a Face
- The Coziest Thing You Own
- Your Favourite Snack
Backyard and Nature Scavenger Hunt Ideas
- Something Round in Nature
- A Tiny Creature (bug, bird, worm, etc)
- The Tallest Thing You Can See
- Something Green
- A Shadow with a Funny Shape
Walk & Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt Ideas
- A Door That's a Different Colour
- Numbers in the Wild (house numbers, license plates, store signs, etc)
- Something That Moves
- Something New & Something Old
- A Pattern You Notice (stripes, a fence, bricks, repeating tiles, etc)
Creative & Imaginative Scavenger Hunt Ideas
- Your Name Spelled in Objects
- Something That Tells a Story
- An Object From a Funny Angle
- Your Favourite Colour Everywhere
- The Happiest Moment of the Day
Tips for a Successful Scavenger Hunt
- Keep it age-appropriate: Choose easier prompts for younger kids and more abstract ones for older children.
- Celebrate every photo! There's no right or wrong way to capture an image.
- Make it social: Encourage kids to share their photos with siblings or friends.
- Create a keepsake: Print out their favourite shots to make a scrapbook or slideshow of the hunt. Model P Instant Print Camera is ideal for printing moments on the go and our Kidamento Digital Cameras are the perfect option for digital keepsakes!
All You Need Is:
- Kidamento Kids' Digital Cameras – Our cameras for kids are easy to use and designed for small hands. Perfect for scavenger hunts indoors and outdoors.
- A DIY Photo Journal: Let kids paste their scavenger hunts into simple notebooks that can be decorated. Model P sticker rolls are ideal to make this even easier!
A photo scavenger hunt turns the everyday world into an adventure. It teaches kids to notice, reflect and celebrate their surroundings while sparking creativity and confidence. With a Kidamento camera in hand, every scavenger hunt becomes not just a game, but a story told through your child's unique perspective.
Ready to start? Explore Kidamento Kids' Cameras and set up your first photo scavenger hunt!
