https://www.maptoaster.com/maptoaster-topo-nz/articles/geocaching/geocaching.html
Geocaching is a treasure hunt where people receive coordinates to find a cache created by a person. Inside is a log book where people can sign their name, and sometimes there are trinkets than you can exchange. There is a whole community around geocaching, with many caches available in the bush.
It requires a GPS receiver, but maybe it can be changed so that traditional maps, or clues, are used.
KCOs can mail caches around as well, on a rotation basis, so that different looking caches/trinkets will appear at each meetup.
Geocaching Idea 1:
Rather than coordinates, clues and puzzles are used instead. This is more of a traditional scavenger hunt/geocaching, and there are prizes related to the area inside the cache. Children run around exchanging prizes in the cache.
Meta context: Between paidia and ludus. There is exploration and freeplay, but rules as well.
Mode of engagement: Clues, prizes. Traditional scavenger hunt. Some roleplay?
Activity: Geolocation, scavenger hunt
Target audience: All ages
Geocaching Idea 2:
Children/teams are given clues or a map to find a cache.
The cache could contain information about the area. It could also contain certain things that are related to an animal or a location, for example, food, footprints, etc. It is the job of the teams to work out what the cache means. In doing so, they learn about the environment. We can possibly integrate ideas of climate change/marine reserves etc.
Meta context: Between paidia and ludus. There is exploration and freeplay, but rules as well.
Mode of engagement: Clues, prizes. Traditional scavenger hunt. Some roleplay?
Activity: Geolocation, scavenger hunt
Target audience: All ages
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