Scavenger Hunt Discovery Adventure in Central Park

Sat Nov 12 2022 at 01:15 pm to 04:00 pm

1 W 96th St | New York

Unexpected Adventures
Publisher/HostUnexpected Adventures
Scavenger Hunt Discovery Adventure in Central Park
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Join us for a fun-filled afternoon exploring nature and history in a Scavenger Hunt adventure set in the deep woods of Central Park!
About this Event

This unique Scavenger Hunt takes you on a wild and wonderful course through Central Park where you’ll encounter pristine gardens, military monuments and deep forests—it’s one of the most beautiful and secluded sections of the Park. Relying on a map and clues, you and your team will navigate your way across the Park. You’ll be surprised by the hidden secrets and interesting landmarks as well as the rich variety of trees, plants and abundant wildlife.

Besides answering trivia questions and searching for landmarks, you and your team will write poetry, identify certain birds or trees, and perform songs. Just to make things a bit more lively, you’ll have the opportunity to dress up in colorful boas, crazy glasses and hats and "try on" your favorite poses for the photos and videos you will submit. A few musical instruments are provided.

No doubt, you will have fun and Central Park will come alive for you in a completely new and different way. Trivia and clue topics include art, literature, history, flora, fauna and popular culture.

This is not a race! Instead it is a points-based team contest where you get recognized for creativity, humor and teamwork with awards like “best naturalist”, “best dramatic performance” and “most unusual”. You and your team will make discoveries and work together solving riddles and responding to creative challenges.

Just to make things a little more collaborative, each team member gets a job! You could be the person who carries the map (the navigator), the person who keeps the time (you have 1.5 hours to complete the Hunt), the person who brings the JOY (carries the props and encourages play), the person who administers (submits the answers to Hunt HDQTs), or the photographer/videographer who takes photos/videos and provides creative direction to the team. You decide which role suits your skills and talents and how best you can help your team.

If you like to have fun and don’t mind getting a little silly, this Hunt is for you! It’s designed for people who are curious, love nature and want to get outside and meet new people. So, build a team or come on your own and we will add you to a team.

Join us as we explore the history and natural beauty of Central Park --the crown jewel of NYC.

JUST THE FACTS

The Hunt takes place between 96th and 106th streets in Central Park. Clues will be sent via What’s App so you will need a smart phone to participate. Maps will be handed out at the pre-event Orientation. The Hunt takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete and our Hunt team will monitor your progress throughout your journey.

Following the Hunt there is an Awards Ceremony with light snacks which lasts until approximately 4:00. Please bring a bottle of water to hydrate during the Hunt. There are bathrooms near the final destination.

Scavenger Hunts can have up to 3 teams with up to 6 members each.

Award certificates will be given to the Team that scores the most points (this is the overall winner). Certificates will also be give to the team that demonstrates excellence in the following categories: Most Artistic, Most Unusual, Best Naturalist, Fastest Time and the Most Dramatic Performance. Event details will be sent to participants after registration.

All participants are required to wear masks.


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Testimonials from past participants:
"I have lived in New York for about 25 years, right near Central Park, and I thought I'd been all the way through it. But you got me into a section I had not seen!""I had no idea there would be so many birds and flowers.""What I found most interesting about the event was the amount of history that exists in the Park. I would recommend this to friends because there is so much to learn and see."
" This was amazing! It got me out of Queens and able to actually get fresh air and enjoy spring! I've been stuck just constantly working and this was such a great way to pull me out of my little slump and meet new people!"
"The brilliant mapping and delivery of the clues."
"The notes you sent ahead of time describing the roles within each group were excellent. I like the group size."
"You got me to come out of the apartment and enjoy a beautiful morning in the Park. I would certainly recommend this event. What a nice way to meet some new people and discover more about our city."
"It was great to see new birds and reptiles! I enjoyed learning neat facts about the Park. I would definitely recommend this to friends."
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UNEXPECTED ADVENTURES

Martha Blackwelder is founder of Unexpected Adventures, an educational company based in NYC that creates and leads small group events in New York City and the surrounding area. Martha is a creative entrepreneur, an Asian art historian and a former museum director. She’s a passionate communicator and bridge builder who believes in the importance of increasing cultural awareness and self-awareness through interactive educational experiences. Unexpected Adventures offers Scavenger Hunts monthly in Central Park as well as Hiking and Meditation events and Japanese Sake Tasting events.

For more information go to @CEJapan on Facebook or @marthablackwelder on Instagram.

Hope to see you on one of our adventures soon!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1 W 96th St, 1 West 96th Street, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 50.00

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