You know how sometimes adults have trouble programming your TV and kids seem like they could fly the space shuttle? Well, put a GPS and map in their hands and they excel! We love seeing kids having fun in the outdoors while they communicate without cell phones or facebook. It's fun, fast-paced, healthy, and gets them developing a variety of skills while they are having a blast!
A geo race is a perfect event for a birthday party. Kids have fun, they learn a new skill, they get exercise and practice their communication skills. At the end of the event they are usually a little tired.
Our outdoor staff are great with kids and it shows in every event we put on. The kids version of this event is based on the same principals as the adult version which is explained on the GEORACE description page.
How the birthday party / school events work:
We'll meet your group at a specified park location at the arranged time. Typically, the group is divided in to teams of 3-5 ppl with each team receiving a GPS unit, printed map, list of custom (not public, they are specific for your group) hidden caches with an associated clue and point value. Our staff introduce the entire group to the game and its rules, and how to read / operate / understand the gps units. (approx 20 min)
We will have set out ahead of time and physically hidden 15-20 geocaches, each with a set of specific point tickets contained in each one. The geographical co-ordinates for each geocache is recorded and loaded in to each of the hand held gps units. Teams set off to collect as many points as possible.
Our staff rove the playing area on bicycles to check in on teams and ensure they are able to use and understand the gps units or to answer questions (not location info) they might have. When teams reach the finish point, our staff will count the point tickets and award a winning team(s).If you`d like to award prizes to teams, just let us know in advance and our staff will be happy to present them, unless you wish to do so yourself.
PLEASE NOTE: children under 12 years will require an adult present per team.
Pricing:
For groups of 12 or more, the base price for this event is $20 inclusive of HST per person fo up to 3 hours total. This includes up to 20 custom hidden caches, printed maps, 1 full colour GPS unit per team with detailed map software, printed cache list, map case, pens, pencils, highlighters and Kattuk Expeditions staff on site to manage the event.
Here are some Add-ons you may wish to consider
Photo challenge
Each team receives a digital camera and are told they must have a photo of the entire team at each cache they find. They are also encouraged to take additional photos during the event. After the event, all photos will be collected by our staff and emailed or placed on YOUR flash drive for you to take with you and share.
$3 per person
Team colours
We will provide coloured bandannas and markers to each team to identify themselves uniquely. Team members will be encouraged to come up with a team name and utilize the markers and bandannas to show their team spirit. Whohoo!
$3 per person
Slackline
Our staff will set up and manage a slackline posttioned between two trees over soft ground. Teams will find a specific geocache that will direct them to find the slackline. Once found teams must take a photo of each member balancing on the slackline without assistance from other team members.
$4 per person, includes camera package
Birthday party special!! Get all three options for just $6 per person.
Waiver
All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Payment: A deposit maybe required, we do expect full payment on the day of the event by cash. Cancellation: A minimum of 48 hours notice is required for any or all guests not attending.
AREAS THAT WORK BEST FOR
SCHOOL GROUPS / BIRTHDAY PARTIES:
Point Pleasant Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Shubie Park, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Sir Sanford Fleming Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Victoria Park, Truro, Nova Scotia
Kids LOVE this game!
