madteaparty Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I can and will google ;) just wondering if there's any great tips for this massive hunt I'm hosting in our yard. (Besides hiding some eggs in the chicken coop, anyone wants to bet whether the kids think of that? Also looking for egg fillers besides stickers, play dough, hexbug nano, coins, lego (not sure if they'd fit)? I'm also doing a brunch but I think waffle bar and fruit will be the extent of it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Cascarones! Just be prepared for the mess. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 SIL did a treasure hunt which was always fun. Multiple clues to find the BIG basket. They do have acreage though which makes this more fun. You can have the kids running around between the grapevines back and forth until they discover the basket hanging in an old oak tree...:) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 SIL did a treasure hunt which was always fun. Multiple clues to find the BIG basket. They do have acreage though which makes this more fun. You can have the kids running around between the grapevines back and forth until they discover the basket hanging in an old oak tree...:)We have a few acres too! I adore the basket hanging from a tree idea, thank you! May do that for older kids while the younger chase the neon colored eggs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) We do each kid seeks and finds X number of smaller eggs (filled with candy), and one big egg with their name on it. You must quit searching when you've found your limit of smalls and your big. If you find someone else's big egg, you must leave it alone. Once all of these are found (with any big kids who have finished helping the littles if needed), kids gather together and open their big eggs. These eggs contain pieces of a map, that must be put together with tape. Then, they follow the map to the first clue. The next section varies depending on who has organized it. Usually, there are a series of clues, hidden in different places, each leading to the next. Ideally, the clues will be ones that are likely to be solved by certain kids, but not others. So for example there may be a question about a popular little kids TV show that the bigs won't know the answer to, and vice versa, and somehow the clue will lead to the next location. The idea is that everyone' help is needed for the group to work their way through the clues. Eventually, the last clue leads to either the treasure box, or to an adult who will reveal the whereabouts of the box. The box contains something for each person. Some years they are all different items. The year I did it, there was a home made silkscreened t-shirt for each kid, featuring a picture of Vladimir the Easter Bunny, riding his Harley-Davidson, as per family legend (long story; not my idea). The rules state that everyone of the younger generation (my kids and their cousins, collectively considered the "grandkids") can participate in the hunt if they wish. However, if you find yourself participating with an open beer in hand, then you are considered too old and must recuse yourself. (This year, we have the first Great-grand kid! Not sure how this will affect the rules!) Edited March 27, 2017 by justasque 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 We do each kid seeks and finds X number of smaller eggs (filled with candy), and one big egg with their name on it. You must quit searching when you've found your limit of smalls and your bigs. If you find someone else's big egg, you must leave it alone. Once all of these are found (with any big kids who have finished helping the littles if needed), kids gather together and open their big eggs. These eggs contain pieces of a map, that must be put together with tape. Then, they follow the map to the first clue. The next section varies depending on who has organized it. Usually, there are a series of clues, hidden in different places, each leading to the next. Ideally, the clues will be ones that are likely to be solved by certain kids, but not others. So for example there may be a question about a popular little kids TV show that the bigs won't know the answer to, and vice versa, and somehow the clue will lead to the next location. The idea is that everyone' help is needed for the group to work their way through the clues. Eventually, the last clue leads to either the treasure box, or to an adult who will reveal the whereabouts of the box. The box contains something for each person. Some years they are all different items. The year I did it, there was a home made silkscreened t-shirt for each kid, featuring a picture of Vladimir the Easter Bunny, riding his Harley-Davidson, as per family legend (long story; not my idea). The rules state that everyone of the younger generation (my kids and their cousins, collectively considered the "grandkids") can participate in the hunt if they wish. However, if you find yourself participating with an open beer in hand, then you are considered too old and must recuse yourself. (This year, we have the first Great-grand kid! Not sure how this will affect the rules!) Love this. Thank you thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Cascarones! Just be prepared for the mess. Lol I've got six dozen ready to go! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Do not underestimate the time it takes to hide the eggs. Do not underestimate how challenging it may be to find hiding places for the number of eggs needed, unless you have a fairly large area or fairly diverse plantings rather than just plain lawn; I usually make several rounds of the area before finishing the task. Note that some eggs may not be found, so hide a few more than you need. Some people are tall and can look higher than others. Plastic eggs can be purchased in bright colors or in "camo" colors; there are pros and cons to each. Decide ahead of time if plastic eggs go home with the children or if the candy is to be extracted and the plastic eggs returned to the organizer for the next year. Be sure to have a container for each child to put their eggs/candy in; a plastic grocery bag is not Pintrest-worthy but will do the job. Impress upon the older kids that they should challenge themselves to look for the more hidden eggs, and leave the obvious ones for the littles to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 My family's tradition is that plastic, filled eggs have a name on each of them. You may only pick up eggs with your name on them. You may not tell other people where their eggs are (unless littles are having a hard time and an adult okays it).Hard boiled eggs are a free for all. You may pick up as many as you can find.This allows for balance. It ensures the little are able to find some, but also allows the older kids to find tons.It will be just our kids this year though. (Well, others will be coming but I am not organizing a hunt for them all. They can have their own hunt at their house. We will do an egg roll or something.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 We assign kids colors, but we've never had more than 6 kids at a hunt. My mom put a puzzle in the eggs one year, but her husband hid some of the eggs too well. We never could put the puzzles together. Ha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 We assign kids colors, but we've never had more than 6 kids at a hunt. My mom put a puzzle in the eggs one year, but her husband hid some of the eggs too well. We never could put the puzzles together. Ha. :lol: That is exactly why I've never done puzzles or lego pieces in easter eggs. That is totally what would happen here! I am loving all the great ideas in this thread. We do a huge egg hunt here, and I need some ways to make it appeal to the older crowd - you know the older tweens and young teens? I think the map might be just the trick. That is great! And if anyone has tips for egg fillers that don't involve candy, but appeal to older kids - I'm all ears. Too many food allergies to do candy here, but the usual suspects re: toy fillers are getting old. Maybe it's time to just throw in coins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Egg fillers: hair ties, jewelry, charms, little animals (lots of fun options on Etsy), socks rolled tight (in bigger eggs), polished rocks, bath bombs, keychains, shaped soaps or crayons, plastic dinosaurs, peg people, fairy garden miniatures Edited March 28, 2017 by MercyA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Sounds like your hunt time is already set during the daytime, but I saw an event on Facebook for a school/church hosting a night-time egg hunt with flashlights. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 :lol: That is exactly why I've never done puzzles or lego pieces in easter eggs. That is totally what would happen here! I am loving all the great ideas in this thread. We do a huge egg hunt here, and I need some ways to make it appeal to the older crowd - you know the older tweens and young teens? I think the map might be just the trick. That is great! And if anyone has tips for egg fillers that don't involve candy, but appeal to older kids - I'm all ears. Too many food allergies to do candy here, but the usual suspects re: toy fillers are getting old. Maybe it's time to just throw in coins? We do coins. Then have prizes for highest total, lowest total, closest to whatever... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 We've done the treasure hunt, as well as fill eggs with mystery tickets to trade in for a special prize. One year I remember everyone tearing around to find the egg containing "the golden crab." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Do not underestimate the time it takes to hide the eggs. Do not underestimate how challenging it may be to find hiding places for the number of eggs needed, unless you have a fairly large area or fairly diverse plantings rather than just plain lawn; I usually make several rounds of the area before finishing the task. Note that some eggs may not be found, so hide a few more than you need. Some people are tall and can look higher than others. Plastic eggs can be purchased in bright colors or in "camo" colors; there are pros and cons to each. Decide ahead of time if plastic eggs go home with the children or if the candy is to be extracted and the plastic eggs returned to the organizer for the next year. Be sure to have a container for each child to put their eggs/candy in; a plastic grocery bag is not Pintrest-worthy but will do the job. Impress upon the older kids that they should challenge themselves to look for the more hidden eggs, and leave the obvious ones for the littles to find.Thanks. It's a huge and diverse area with trees and shrub and play set and playhouse and on and on. The older kids are all super sweet and will, on their own volition, help the littles. I think I will surprise them with personalized baskets for their trouble â¤ï¸ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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