What is Geocaching?
Thanks to Gosford District Scouts for this fun activity idea!
Geocaching is a smartphone app to find hidden ‘caches’ in your neighbourhood or our on the trails. Think of it like a treasure hunt! Caches are containers of all sizes that may be camouflaged to blend into their surroundings. Inside there may be a logbook to sign, with larger caches containing trinkets for trade.
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PLAN >>>
This website www.geocaching.com is a great source of info and has the links to both Apple and Android apps which you will need to join.
The help section here provides tips and rules of etiquette when looking for and placing geocaches.
- Download the app from the Geocaching website
- Research your local area and decide which cache you would like to hunt
- Understand the tips and etiquette for geocaching
Download the app Tips and ettiquette
DO >>>
Find some geocaches – maybe just a walk in your local areas or on some suggested walks. Let us know how many you find but keep the exact location secret so others can enjoy seeking them out. Some are cleverly ‘hidden’, Remember you can take your own trinkets to swap into the caches you find.
You can also partner up with other friends or Scout Groups in your local area to create, place, and find each others caches for a fun group activity!
REVIEW >>>
How did you go? What could you do differently next time?
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