A Scavenger Hunt for Ancestors

Amanda Meeks

It can be hard for children to relate to the stories of their ancestors. Why not use time with family to reconnect using fun games for children? In a creative approach by long-time community member, Anna Scheutz, children get a chance to engage with the stories of their ancestors in a team-based scavenger hunt. Anna applied her considerable experience as a youth leader to developing something that would be equally fun for young children, teens, and grown adults. Her strategy involves a combination of challenges that bring all ages of the family together with physical activity and questions delivered on mobile web pages. In this Project Recipe event, Anna will share how she went about …