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!