oshc activities
Pirate Day / Buried Treasure Hunt

Buried Treasure Hunt

Teams follow riddle clues around the yard to dig up gold-painted rocks. A pirate adventure that combines problem-solving and teamwork.

How to run it

  1. Paint rocks gold and bury them in the sandpit or hide them around the yard.
  2. Write riddle clues leading from one spot to the next.
  3. Give each team the first clue.
  4. Teams dig up the treasure and share the haul.

You will need

  • gold-painted rocks
  • clue cards
  • sandpit spades
Make it easier or harderUse picture clues for younger children; older children can solve coded riddles.
SafetyCheck the sandpit for sharp objects before burying.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children solve problems together and communicate in teams.

Fits these theme days

Pirate DayTreasure Hunters DayEscape Room DayDetective DayTeamwork Day

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