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Detective Day / Missing Ducks Photo Hunt

Missing Ducks Photo Hunt

Teams follow clue cards to track down hidden toy ducks, photographing each find as evidence before moving on to the next clue.

How to run it

  1. Hide toy ducks around the space and write a clue card leading to each one.
  2. Give each team a tablet or camera and their first clue.
  3. Have teams photograph each duck where they find it, then collect the next clue.
  4. Gather everyone to review the photo evidence and celebrate the teams that solved the case.

You will need

  • toy ducks
  • clue cards
  • tablets or cameras
Make it easier or harderUse picture clues for younger children; write riddle or coded clues for older children.
SafetyKeep hiding spots within supervised areas.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children work in teams to interpret clues and document their findings.

Fits these theme days

Detective DayEverything's DuckieTreasure Hunters DayPhotography Day

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