Are you looking for an exciting and engaging way to camp with your kids? Look no further than this free Camping Scavenger Hunt printable, available in both English and Bilingual Chinese (Traditional, Simplified, Zhuyin, Traditional Pinyin, Simplified Pinyin, and Jyutping Cantonese)!
Perfect for toddlers through third graders, this scavenger hunt will surely delight children as they search for the camping objects. Print it out in full color or black and white and get ready to go on a thrilling quest!
We have booked our camping trips during the summer. To add some excitement, I've decided to throw in some fun and learning activities while we are on our camping trip.
It is such a great experience since the kids love to look for things and once they find the item, we explain to them why they are needed for camping. Best of all, they will learn this vocabulary in both English and Chinese! They learn so much faster when this becomes a family learning activity.
Download this free printable from the link below!
Download: Camping Scavenger Hunt Printable
Camping Scavenger Hunt Printable
Age Recommendation: 3-8 years old
Languages available: English & Bilingual Chinese
This printable is available in PDF format.
Your kids will search outside for these 12 camping-related items:
- Backpack/ 背包/ 背囊
- Campfire/ 營火/ 营火
- Canoe/ 獨木舟/ 独木舟
- Compass/ 指南針/ 指南针
- Cooler/ 冰櫃/ 冰柜
- First-aid kit/ 急救箱
- Flashlight/ 手電筒/ 手电筒/ 手提電筒
- Lantern/ Light/ 燈/ 灯
- Tent/ 帳篷/ 帐篷
- Rope / 繩子/ 绳子
- Fishing rod/ 釣魚杆/ 钓鱼杆
- Sleeping bag / 睡袋
There's a question at the top of the printable asking if they can see any stars at night.
English Version
There's a bonus session providing instructions to make delicious S'mores.
Chinese Versions
There's a bonus question to find「火部的字」of the Chinese Characters in the camping scavenger hunt. The answers are: 營/营, 火, and 燈/灯.
Here are the Chinese versions available:
- Bilingual Traditional Chinese
- Bilingual Simplified Chinese
- Bilingual Traditional Pinyin Chinese
- Bilingual Simplified Pinyin Chinese
- Bilingual Zhuyin Chinese
- Bilingual Jyutping Cantonese Chinese
How to Prepare?
You will need the following:
- Printer
- Camping scavenger hunt printable
- Printer Paper
- Whiteboard Marker
- Clipboard
- Laminator (Optional)
- Laminator pouch (Optional)
- Dry Eraser Holder Pockets (Optional)
- Sheet Protector (Optional)
Instructions:
1. Download
Download the camping scavenger hunt printable. Select your preferred language.
2. Open
Open the files with Adobe PDF Reader. You can download it for free.
3. Print
You can print the file by clicking on the “Printer” icon after opening it in Adobe PDF Reader. Select Page 2.
Verify that it will print in portrait mode and choose “fit” from the page sizing & handling session.
4. How to Reuse the Printable?
This is an optional step, but if you want to use this printable multiple times, you can proceed.
For heavier weight and extra durability, I use five mil laminator pouches.
Use a laminator pouch to insert each sheet. Then, laminate them using a laminator.
You can also use Dry eraser holder pockets or sheet protectors if you do not want to laminate them.
How to Use the Camping Scavenger Hunt Printable?
There are a few methods to use this printable:
- Grab a clipboard & a pencil/pen/marker
- Laminate this printable & write with a whiteboard marker
- Put printable in dry eraser pocket & write with a whiteboard marker
Here are some variations you and your kids can use for this printable:
- Add a Time Limit – Set a timer and see how quickly your family can complete the scavenger hunt!
- Combine With Other Activities – Make it even more exciting by adding other activities such as bird watching, identifying animals, and making nature crafts along the way.
- Use Technology – Take photos of items found
- Make it a Competition – Divide your family into teams to compete with each other and see who can find the most items on their list first!
When your kids find an item, ask them to cross it off the paper. Give them a magnifying glass to look at the items more closely. This will make it more fun!
Bonus Tip:
Your kids can explore using their 5 senses. Ask them if they can hear, feel, listen to, or touch the things they find on their scavenger hunt.
Benefits of the Camping Scavenger Hunt
Standard benefits:
- Engage kids in an exciting and educational activity
- Learn about the wonders of camping by searching for hidden items
Emotional benefits:
- Feel proud as your child works together to complete the treasure hunt
- Enjoy watching your children learn both English and Chinese vocabulary together
- Create lasting family memories as you explore the outdoors together
More Resources For Your Kids
Are you looking for more related activities? You can try these:
More Camping Printables:
- Theme Based Chinese Learning Activities for Kids – Camping – Chinese Worksheets
- Camping Bingo Free Printable Cards – Glue Sticks & Gumdrop
- FREE CAMPING ACTIVITY PRINTABLES – Homemade Heather
- Easy and Cute Kids Camp Journal Printable [Printable PDF]! – The Crazy Outdoor Mama
- Color By Sight Word Camping Printables – Simple Everyday Mom
- Free Printable Gone Camping Count And Color Activity For Kids – Tiny Blue House
Download Your Free Camping Scavenger Hunt Printable Now
With this fun scavenger hunt printable, your kids can learn English and Chinese vocabulary while having a thrilling adventure outdoors. All you need to do is download the PDF file and print in either color or black and white, get ready to go on an exciting quest of discovery, and start exploring the wonders of camping together as a family!
Download: Free Camping Scavenger Hunt Printable
