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Youth Ministry Scavenger Hunt: New Twists on a Teen Favorite

10,000 Points

  • Wearing a firefighter helmet.
  • Someone eating a worm (mmm, protein).
  • With someone who has a real handlebar mustache.
  • Giving a piggyback ride to a complete stranger.
  • Holding a $.27 gas receipt.
  • Behind a cash register at a grocery store wearing an apron.
  • One person in your group swimming fully clothed.
  • With someone wearing a wolf shirt. (15,000 points if it’s a triple wolf shirt!)
  • Everyone with blue lips. (Hint: Blue raspberry Jolly Rancher does the trick!)
  • Reading a book to kids under 5.

Rules for a Safe Youth Ministry Scavenger Hunt

  • Be smart!
  • Be kind!
  • No speeding!
  • Don’t break any laws!
  • Don’t get arrested!

Fun Twists on a Youth Ministry Scavenger Hunt

  • No vehicles, just feet.
  • Video hunt. Use iMovie and do the trailer mode. Or another app to make mini
    highlight videos.
  • Do it “Amazing Race”-style and include speed bumps and road blocks.
  • Use Instagram and have everyone #hashtag their pics. That way you can find them all in one place.