A printable 4th of July Cookout Scavenger Hunt Game with clues leading to a final gift is the perfect solution for a memorable way to surprise your kids! This Fourth of July, turn gift-giving into a thrilling adventure with an indoor treasure hunt for kids! Fun activity for the holiday.

With this scavenger hunt, a simple gift becomes a magical adventure, sparking imagination and turning an ordinary day into something extraordinary.

Kids will put their detective skills to the test as they use the cipher decoder to reveal the final hiding spot (this is where you hide your special gift). Share the joy as your family works together to solve clues and discover the hidden treasure. It’s a fantastic activity for family bonding and create lasting memories.

USE THE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR KIDS TO REVEAL:
☑️ Birthday Gifts
☑️ Holiday Presents
☑️ Handwritten Letters
☑️ Vacation Destinations
☑️ Special Family News
☑️ Rewards or Prizes

QUICK AND EASY SET-UP:
Print, Cut, Hide, Play!

LOCATIONS: All clues are common household locations such as a closet or under the bed.
🏠 Laundry
🏠 Picture frame
🏠 Mailbox or mail
🏠 Cell phone
🏠 Dining chair
🏠 Closet
🏠 Front door
🏠 Bath tub or shower
🏠 Toolbox or storage
🏠 Trash bin or garbage bag
🏠 Under the sink

SECRET MISSION:
You're attending the annual neighborhood barbecue, where the aroma of grilled meats and veggies fills the air. But disaster strikes: all the condiments have mysteriously vanished! Ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, barbecue sauce—gone. Without them, the event is on the verge of culinary catastrophe. Your mission is to uncover who is behind this condiment conspiracy, recover the hidden sauces, and save the barbecue! You have been assigned with following the trail of clues left behind and finding where the condiments could be hidden!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
🔎 PDF game guide
🔎 10 Indoor Clues
🔎 Answer key
🔎 Set up instructions

GAME PLAY
🧩 Gameplay: 20+ minutes
🧩 Ages: 6+ (able to read)
🧩 How many kids can play? We recommend 1-4.

***This product looks best if it is printed in color but it can be printed in black and white.***

How long does this activity take to complete?
It really depends on a lot of things. Estimated completion time is 20+ minutes but it’s based on the kids’ reading skills, puzzle skills, group size, and age. It is also HIGHLY based on how difficult it is to find the clue cards. We always suggest folding the riddles and hiding them really well, out of plain sight!

How many kids can play at once?
Kids can play individually, with friends, or with their siblings. For a larger group, you’ll likely want to print and hide multiple copies of each clue. This is not intended to be a party game for large groups, rather a family bonding time activity.

How do I set up the Scavenger Hunt?
To set up the Scavenger Hunt, you will need to cut the clue cards in half and hide them in the appropriate locations. The PDF includes the correct hiding spots for each clue. All hiding spots are common household places such as under the bed, bathroom sink or in a closet. The harder the clues are to find, the more fun the kids have! If clues are hidden in plain sight, the hunt would be completed too quickly.

Where do kids begin?
Kids may begin in any location of your house. Together, the “mission” is read out loud to get your kids hooked. Kids are then handed the first clue card. Each clue card contains a riddle that will lead them to the location of the next clue.

How do I set up the activity?
Just print, cut, hide and play! Everything you need is included in your download.

Do I have to print out the game materials for every kid?
Nope! You ONLY have to print out the answer sheet for each kid or group. Just one set of the actual clue cards is all you need!

***No physical item will be shipped***