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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Keep 'Em Busy: Camping {Scavenger Hunt}

 Last week I shared here and here a few ideas for keeping your kids busy in the car on a road trip. Our road trip was leading us to a camping trip, so I also wanted to have ways to keep my little guy busy when we were just hanging around camp.
 
We actually didn't get to do this while we were camping, but we did it up in the mountains this past weekend. It was fun, and I was surprised how much a 2 1/2 year old could get into it! My mother-in-law and I got into the fun as much as he did, so I'm sure it would be great for kids of all ages. I don't think I dreamed this up on my own;I'm pretty sure I saw it somewhere else, but I can't find where!  ***Update***Trish from Mom on Time Out came by and mentioned that she had tried this too. I think her blog is probably where I originally saw it. You should check out her post here. Thanks, Trish!
It's really a simple concept and simple to put together. Paint each section in an egg carton a different color.
I used watercolors and let my little guy paint his own "picture along side me. You can do this ahead of time or bring the paints along on your trip as something else to do.
Go on a scavenger hunt and find things that match all the colors in your egg carton.
It creates a good excuse to go for a walk and get some of that energy out!

Tomorrow, I'm going to share a fun magnetic fishing game as some more camping entertainment. Hope to see you back here then!



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13 comments:

  1. Nici @ Posed PerfectionAugust 7, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    What a creative mommy you are! Thanks so much for stopping by Posed Perfection and leaving me a sweet note. I would love to hear if you make the Cowboy Coffee Cake and how it compares to your mom's. Have a blessed week! ~ Nici

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  2. Earning-My-CapeAugust 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    What a great way to reinforce teaching colors and learn about nature at the same time!
    Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! :-)

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  3. MeganAugust 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Super cute idea! My kids love to do scavenger hunts on hikes, so this will be a new take on it for them! Thanks for sharing it!

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  4. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    This caught my eye at a link party. Wonderful project! I am pinning this to remember to do when my baby is a little older.

    I am your newest follower and I'd love to have you stop by my blog when you get a chance:
    http://dosmallthingswithlove.blogspot.com

    All the best,
    Nancy

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    1. ErinAugust 15, 2012 at 3:24 PM

      Thanks, Nancy! I'm headed over for a visit now. :-)

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  5. EtcetorizeAugust 14, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    oh my gosh! Love this! Do you ever run out of amazing ideas? Thanks so much for sharing at Etcetorize this week!

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    1. EtcetorizeAugust 19, 2012 at 8:12 PM

      I think this is such an awesome idea that I'm featuring it at tonight's Make it Great party! I hope you'll stop by to grab a featured button from the sidebar and link up again~

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  6. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks so very much for sharing this adorable idea at our Pin'inspiration Party. LOVE it so much that you are a feature this week C:

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  7. Trish - Mom On TimeoutAugust 16, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Isn't this fun? I shared this back in May when this activity came out in the Disney Family Fun Magazine. It's such a great activity for the little ones and you can re-use that carton over and over! http://www.momontimeout.com/2012/05/fun-activities-for-family.html

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  8. Rosalinda HoneOctober 24, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Yes, it was simple, but this idea of scavenger hunting is kind of new to me. It excites me, actually, for my nephews and nieces. :D This can help sharpen their observation skills. I’m sure no one would want to miss objects that would match the carton sections. Very creative, Erin. ;)

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    1. ErinOctober 26, 2012 at 5:00 PM

      Thanks, Rosalinda! It's a lot of fun (even for the adults :-))

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