Operation Catch Me If You Can © Our
Group Game for Children Aged 7-12
*This one is great at a campground!
A kids' game
- part mystery game,
part scavenger hunt,
all fun!

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OVERVIEW: This group game is
designed with a house (or camp) full of kids in mind. Your gro
up
will be divided into teams of up to 6 kids each*. The premise is simple:
the kids are attending a party (or camp activity) of some sort. Once
they’ve
arrived and settled in they’ll be given 2 projects to complete
(one is arts and crafts based; the other is a performance). After
they finish these projects, things will take a surprising turn and they’ll
be called upon to solve a mystery by putting together and/or finding
clues that will lead them to a thief and a stolen item. We’ve
added in a photo challenge using disposable cameras so the kids can capture
the fun they're having.
Omgosh Susan! I just had to let you know how great your product is. The fact that you followed up just to make sure everything went well lets me know the amount of care that goes into what you do. After fretting my brain for an entire day, I was up against a wall as to what to do for our summer camp. I only had 24 hours to come up with a treasure hunt style game for the kids. Words cannot express how much the kids enjoyed the "whodunit" game. I can't thank you enough for creating such a wonderful game that both kids and adults alike can have fun with together. Warmest Regards, Chandra Williams, Prairieville, LA
NUMBER OF TEAMS/PLAYERS: Unlimited. Recommended minimum per team: 3. Maximum: 8.
*What if you only have a few kids participating in this mystery/hunt?
LENGTH OF GAME: About 2 hours.
PRE-HUNT PREP TIME: About 4 hours. You mostly need to print, read and make some simple adaptations to the game*, plant a few clues and shop for prizes, disposable cameras and some arts and craft supplies. *The surprise ending will be that one of the kids attending the party is the thief. (You or one of your helpers can also be the thief.) We provide what we call a “culprit quiz” so you can easily design up to 4 clues leading to whodunit.
NOTE: You will need an adult or teen to play the role of "doorkeeper" - they will greet the kids and be the person in charge. This doorkeeper (yes, you can even take on this role) will need to read instructions and guide the kids through the game. You can also add optional Alien Detection Agents (2 or more) - see Part 2 below.
I just wanted you to know that the girls loved sleuthing. Your Catch Me If You Can ideas were great! Be proud for you are opening minds to the world of mystery! - Thanks again, MOM-whom-is-stressed-no-more (aka Jo Hensley, Marshfield, MO)
There are 5 parts to this mystery game:
Part 1: Showing Off. This is where the teams will show off their arts and crafts skills and how entertaining they can be as a team. These 2 projects will take approximately 45 minutes.
Part
2: To Catch A Thief! The
party will be raided by Alien Detection Agents* and
take a surprising twist. The
kids will be called up to solve a crime – a theft. The
thief will challenge them “to catch me if you can”. The
teams will be given a set of instructions written by the thief that
they must follow to the letter. First, they’ll need to
put together clues to find out WHAT was stolen. Next they’ll
need to go on a mini-hunt to find 4 clues as to WHO stole it all while
taking photos for the thief’s scrapbook. Timing: approximately
90 minutes.
Part 3: One More Thing…The final activity is a challenge (in the form of a word scramble) to find the actual item that was stolen. Timing: approximately 15 minutes.
Part 4: Captured! The ending surprise will be that one of the kids attending the party is the thief. Yes it will even be a surprise to them. (You or one of your helpers can also be the thief.) Timing: Approximately 15 minutes.
Part 5: Job Well Done! You’ll have an awards presentation so all the teams are rewarded for a job well done. Timing: Approximately 5 minutes.
This game includes friendly, helpful support
along with master copies of:
- The game itself (of course)
- Organizer guidelines, step by step instructions and supply list. This guide offers adaptations you can make to the game to best suit your needs. We even provide what we call a “culprit quiz” so you can easily design clues leading to whodunit (one of the kids attending the party; you or one of your helpers will be the thief).
- Team name badges
- Team ID table tents
- Award certificates
- Thank you notes
- Invitation
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BUY/PROVIDE: Inexpensive items (like arts & crafts supplies for one of the projects, optional disposable cameras, and prizes). We'll let you know exactly what you need to get in our handy facilitators' guide that comes with this scavenger hunt.
This game is fantastic from start to finish. - Christina Van Ruler, Sioux Falls, SD
The party was a rip-roaring success for the girls! Thank you so much. It was well worth the $20.00! Kristen Barker, Palm PA
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