Summer Vocabulary Class Scavenger Hunt Game - Search for Objects w/ clues

Bring the sunshine into your classroom with this fun Summer Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt—a perfect reward, summer school activity, camp game, or party resource for indoor or outdoor use! Students will love practicing seasonal vocabulary while staying active and engaged. With differentiated options, this scavenger hunt works for all levels: picture cards for young learners and riddle clues for advanced students. It’s a great way to combine vocabulary practice, critical thinking, and active play in a single activity.

Perfect For:

• Elementary classrooms during summer lessons
• Homeschool summer learning
• Summer school centers and small groups
• Camp activities, rewards, or rainy day fun

What’s Included:

• 12 printable scavenger hunt vocabulary cards – hide around the classroom, home, or camp space
• 3 differentiated worksheets to support all learners:
  • Level 1: Easy – pictures with words for younger learners
  • Level 2: “What am I?” riddle-style clues for advanced learners
  • Provide Evidence Sheet: Students record where they found each card
• Teacher Cheat Sheet – keep track of card hiding locations
• Step-by-step activity directions
• Color and black-and-white versions for flexible printing

Why Teachers Love This Summer Activity:

• No-prep—simply print, hide, and play
• Engaging—keeps kids active and learning
• Flexible—works indoors, outdoors, and in mixed-age groups
• ESL-friendly—perfect for building vocabulary in a fun, seasonal context

This summer scavenger hunt is the perfect way to keep students motivated during end-of-year lessons, summer school, or camp. Use it as a party game, reward activity, or vocabulary review—your students will have a blast while strengthening language skills.

Pair it with this resource: Get ready for fall transition with the Back-to-School Classroom Vocabulary Bingo Game, the perfect activity for the first weeks of school.

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