North Suburban YMCA to host Community Scavenger Hunt
As part of its Revive the Y fundraising efforts, the North Suburban YMCA will host a Community Scavenger Hunt from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14, around Northbrook. Proceeds will benefit mission-focused programs.
The Scavenger Hunt begins and ends at the NSYMCA, 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook, and each team will be given a map of Northbrook with "teaser" clues to specific locations. Open to the public, this family-friendly event will send teams of up to six people to a variety of locations throughout the community to gather the clues. For example, a clue might be "I am GREEN with envy that you get to move and play, because I am just stuck here all day." When a team finds the location, a task and another clue will await them in blue YMCA buckets that will be placed around the Northbrook area. There will be a total of 14 locations, many at local businesses that have supported the NSYMCA over the years.
"The teams' task will be to find, ask for, or take pictures or videos of certain landmarks, businesses, or areas of our community," North Suburban YMCA CEO Kathy Fielding explained. "The Scavenger Hunt is designed to offer families a creative way to spend time together, get to know their community, and have fun."
The first- and second-place teams will receive trophies; other teams also are eligible to receive prizes. Teams will be judged on originality. Each must have their own transportation and travel together, have at least one team member available to go indoors to retrieve clues, and have a smartphone for photos and app usage. Masks are required.
The cost is $25 per team. Registration is required by March 10. Visit nsymca.org/scavengerhunt.
• The North Suburban YMCA serves Glenview, Northbrook and 13 surrounding communities with programs to help residents become healthier, more connected, and confident, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. The NSYMCA is a nonprofit organization that focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility; it is inclusive and welcoming to all. Visit NSYMCA.org.