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Bike treasure hunt
Call some friends round and organise a bike treasure hunt. You should have the clues spread out a bit because it may get a bit boring for them on their bikes in the back garden!!!
If you are older you may be allowed to go further afield - you should ALWAYS say where you're are going, so limit the area covered by the treasure hunt, for example to a square of safe roads nearby. It's also a good idea to set a time limit, as you may get lost. For this reason, simple clues are the best, and this will also be popular with everyone. You can pair up older and younger people, pair them up so the older ones can read the clues and look after the youngsters.
Clues can be based on straightforward observations noted down on a piece of paper. Where is the name of Fat Rabbit Farm for example (on the gate). Who lives at No 11 Garden Road? (There could be a name plaque on the house) What special offer is in the supermarket window?
You may find it interesting to look for clues, for future reference, when returning from the shops or coming back from school.
Variations- you can leave sweets (one each, you'll have to be trusted!) at the clue points to keep younger ones on the trail.
Another variation is to have the clues progressive - each clue hidden along the route and referring how to find the next clue.
SAFETY- Safety helmets should be worn, and you should always tell your parents about it. Younger children can be supervised by older ones.
Have something nice to eat and drink at the end.