3 Options/Ideas for Our Hunts
That Require Digital Cameras
For years now we've suggested using POLAROID ONE STEP CAMERAS but they are being discontinued by Polaroid in 2008. That being said, some of you may have these wonderful 1970’s throwbacks and want to use them for your hunt (assuming you can find the film in stores). No problem. Use 'em. You'll need 1 pack of film per team.
OPTION 1: Ask parents of those participating in the scavenger hunt to bring their digital cameras. Almost everyone has a digital camera these days and you should be able to find enough to supply each team with a camera (and perhaps a parent to take the photos if you don't think the kids should handle the camera). OPTION 2: Here are some digital camera suggestions that cost less than $100 (as of 3/2008). My sources: http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6501_7-0.html?filter=100021_9231531_&sort=lowPrice9+asc and http://cameras.about.com/od/digitalcameratoppicks/tp/under100.htm
- Fujifilm FinePix F810
- Nikon Coolpix L11 Digital Camera.
- Samsung S630 Budget Digital Camera
- VuPoint DC-WPC-ST531T-VP Budget Underwater Digital Camera
- Digital Concepts Video Camcorder and Digital Camera
Check http://www.amazon.com for the best prices and be sure to read their customer reviews; also check your local discount department stores to see what they offer (stores like Walmart can offer some pretty inexpensive cameras from what I've been told) . One of my customers reported an awful experience using http://www.ecamerafilms.com so I don’t recommend them at this time. I love http://www.cnet.com for tech product reviews.
OPTION 3: Use cell phone cameras.
OPTION 4: You can time each section of the game so only 1 or 2 teams have a camera at a time.
Here's an example:
Part 1: 30 minutes
- Teams 1 and 2: get the picture challenges only
- Team 3 and 4: get the collection challenges only
All teams return in 25 minutes to get the next part of the game.
Part 2: 30 minutes
- Teams 3 and 4: get the picture challenges only
- Team 1 and 2: get the collection challenges only
All teams do the project challenges at the same time.