New members of the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership VISTA Youth Development Project (Rancho Cordova, CA) search out local sites, information, and people in a scavenger hunt developed by former VISTAs. Activities include locating at least three ethnic restaurants, interviewing at least 10 youth about their favorite hobbies, and visiting a series of local landmarks.
Check out the list for the scavenger hunt and hear how it's structured over a month's time.
Explore another type of scavenger hunt that concentrates on community history and current issues on the Gulf Coast.
Consider constructing your own scavenger hunts with different themes:
- Low-cost social outings
- Resources for people in poverty
- Public transportation
Add a debriefing session after the activity.
Communities in Action (Sidney, MT) takes a more whimsical approach to their scavenger hunt. They ask new VISTAs to snap their picture in different locations, doing different activities with various community members.
Click the play button to hear Beth Cook explain this activity.
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