Treasure Hunts for Students and Teachers

• Planning a lesson, school trip, field study, residential programme or end of term party and need some ideas for activities?
• Expecting a new intake of students and would like a fun social get-to-know-you and orientation activity around the university campus for Freshers Week?
• Looking for a fun, different and original way outside the classroom or lecture theatre to help your pupils and students learn and develop?
• Sending or receiving students on a Student Exchange and need to keep them entertained and engaged?
• Organising an Inset Day programme and need a team building activity for school staff?

X Marks The Spot™ provide fun educational treasure hunts for schools, treasure hunts on campus for universities and college students, and team bonding treasure hunts for teaching and administrative staff at all levels.

Pre-written treasure hunts in the UK & Europe

The ReadyCityGo® treasure hunt range cover 40 great locations in the UK & Europe. These treasure hunts are suitable for older students under supervision and are structured so that teachers can easily administer the treasure hunt for those taking part.

This isn't a treasure hunt with a set one-way-only route - so there is no risk of teams simply following each other around and therefore not fully participating and there is no need for a staggered start that would prolong your event.

The treasure hunt provides a good mix of physical exercise and mental stimulation with some clues testing numeracy and literacy skills. Students get the chance to explore and learn about the area they are visiting and the all-important opportunity to develop life and social skills such as team work, map reading, problem solving, communication and respect.

Most treasure hunts include major landmarks and well-known sights, making them particularly suitable for students of geography and history and for students visiting on organised school trips or exchange programmes.

Find out more about ReadyCityGo® treasure hunts.

Custom made treasure hunts for students

As a teacher, one of your biggest challenges is to engage your students in a way that will help them learn and develop.

If you're planning a school event or outing for whatever reason, a custom-made treasure hunt can be made to fit your location, objectives and schedule exactly.

A MadeToMeasure® treasure hunt:

• Takes place anywhere you choose.
• Can be on foot or any mode of transport.
• Can be themed to a particluar subject or location and the materials can be branded with your school or college crest if you wish.
• Is written for the abilities, interests, needs and age of the students taking part.
• Is designed to involve everyone.
• Can be integrated into your timetable and other plans.
• Can be run by you (we provide simple instructions) or you can leave it to X Marks The Spot to take care of everything from start to finish.

The treasure hunt needn't be designed as a one-off. Treasure hunts can be set up for the school or college to re-use, thereby making school funds go further. Ultimately, the Head Teacher gets value for money, the class teacher gets an event that is original and meaningful, the students get inspired to learn and that keeps parents happy too.

Read more about MadeToMeasure® treasure hunts for schools and students or contact us using the enquiry form on this page to find out how we can help you.

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