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Easter / Clue Card Egg Hunt

Clue Card Egg Hunt

Children follow clue cards around the outdoor space to find hidden plastic eggs, with a final clue leading to a shared surprise.

How to run it

  1. Hide plastic eggs around the area, each holding a clue to the next location.
  2. Split children into small teams with their first clue.
  3. Have teams solve each clue and collect the eggs.
  4. Lead the final clue to a shared prize box so everyone is included.

You will need

  • plastic eggs
  • clue cards
  • baskets
  • small shared prize
Make it easier or harderUse picture clues for younger children; write riddles for older children.
SafetyCheck prizes for allergies and keep the hunt within supervised areas.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children read and solve clues while working together.

Fits these theme days

EasterTreasure Hunters DayDetective DayOutdoor Explorers

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