Hey Any of You Ever Tried Geocaching with Your Kids? Did They Have Any Fun?

Yes, we used to geocache when my son was about age 7-9. We loved it. It's lots of fun! I'd always invite one of my son's friends to come along too since his sister is quite a bit younger. Sometimes it is very hard to find the treasure box, but that gives them a great sense of accomplishment when the kids do find it. Around here there are a lot of trails, so to me it was a great way to get the kids out hiking in nature. It gave them a goal. Enjoy! Added: my trinket was whatever small plastic doodad the kids were willing to give up since our house seems to fill with little plastic thingys.

no, but if it had been a thing when my kids were small we would have. it looks like fun.
khairete
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I have not personally, but have known someone who was really into it and they actually planned vacations around it. It can be really fun. I would imagine it would really appeal to kids. We just never got into it but my kids have done something similar with scouting etc and found that to be fun. Enjoy :)

My oldest daughter was doing it with her kids a few years ago. Its fun. Around here they use a pad of paper and a pen or pencil. When you find one you put your initials and the date and then return it.

A few years ago a girl scout troop did a couple in the park by my house. Their directions were terrible and nobody found any of them. The leader started to complain until someone pointed out that the direction might be wrong. oops.

We've geocached all over the the place for about 8 years now. It's a great way to get out & explore the area, fun for kiddos & adults, & either free or very low cost. I never take things from the caches, just sign the log & move on. My kiddos will often take small toys from around the house & swap them out if they find something they like.

Yes, when our kids were a little younger, and even not so young. We have found them all over the world. My husband liked to do it with my son on trips when me and my daughter were shopping. Usually people place them by the most scenic or interesting spots so it is a fun way to get to those.

Now my son has two geocaches in parks nearby that he maintains.