Ready for a treasure hunt? Scout will show you how to find hidden caches step by step!
Pick a nearby park or trail. Ask a grown‑up to help you find kid‑friendly caches on Geocaching.com or using the app!
Tip: Look for caches with 1-2 star difficulty rating - perfect for beginners!
Enter the coordinates into your GPS device or smartphone. These special numbers will guide you to the treasure!
Remember: GPS is accurate to about 30 feet, so you'll need to search when you get close!
Walk toward the cache location and watch the distance get smaller and smaller on your GPS screen!
Adventure Tip: Look for things that seem out of place - that's often where caches hide!
When you're within 30 feet, put your device away and use your eyes! Look under rocks, in tree hollows, or behind signs.
Safety First: Never stick your hand somewhere you can't see. Look first, then reach!
Congratulations! Open the cache carefully, sign the logbook, and trade treasures if you brought something to share!
Geocaching Rule: If you take something, leave something of equal or greater value!
Pack your adventure bag! Bring water, snacks, a pen, small trinkets to trade, and your GPS device or smartphone.
Use the Geocaching app or website to find a nearby cache. Start with easy ones rated 1-2 stars!
Follow your GPS to the location, then use your detective skills to find where the cache is hidden!
Sign the logbook with your geocaching name and trade treasures. Take a photo to remember your adventure!
Log your find online and tell the cache owner about your adventure. Then find your next treasure!
After finding 100 caches, you can hide your own! Create a fun puzzle or riddle for other treasure hunters.
Always geocache with a buddy or grown-up. It's more fun and much safer to explore together!
Never stick your hand somewhere you can't see first. Snakes, spiders, or sharp objects might be hiding there!
Stay on trails, don't disturb wildlife, and always put rocks and logs back where you found them.
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray. Tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back.
Check the weather before you go. Never geocache during thunderstorms or extreme weather!
Always put the cache back exactly where you found it and hide it well for the next treasure hunter!