Materials Needed

• One Bible for each team
• One printed verse list for each team
• One bag for each team
• Pens or pencils (optional)

Setup Instructions

1. Print out the Bible verse cards ahead of time. Cut them into individual lists.
2. Make sure each team has one Bible, one verse list, and one bag.
3. If needed, place any special items around the area before the game starts. Do this when kids are not looking.
4. Pick a safe outdoor space or large indoor area for the hunt.

Game Instructions

1. Divide the group into teams. Three or four kids per team works well.
2. Give each team their Bible, verse list, and bag.
3. Each team looks up the first verse on their list.
4. They figure out what item is mentioned in the verse.
5. They search for that item and put it in their bag.
6. If the item is alive (like an ant), they should not collect it. Just point it out or tell a leader.
7. Keep going until the team has found something for each verse.
8. The first team to finish or the team with the most correct items wins.

Notes and Variations

• Use an honor system for living items.
• Choose a leader or helper kids can go to for hints.
• For older groups, use harder verses.
• For younger kids, give more hints or read verses out loud.
• If indoors, allow drawings or small pictures for items that cannot be found.
• Always check the area for safety. Watch for things like bees, sharp sticks, or traffic.
• Remind kids to stay in the safe zone and not to run.

Some Suggested Verses for Bible Scavenger Hunt

Download the printable verse list here.

For more information, see https://young-catholics.com/92/bible-scavenger-hunt/