The DSN Community Center recently put together a fantastic Toy Scavenger Hunt at a local Target store to benefit children whose families could not afford to buy toys this Hanukkah season. Forty fifth graders collected over $300 worth of toys to give out on Hanukkah, and they had a blast doing it!
The youth arrived to DSN at 6 pm, excited and ready to roll. First all the rules of the hunt were explained to them, then teams were randomly picked by DSN. They were ready to work together to set a perfect example of what teamwork is about. They were loaded onto their buses, and taken to Target a few miles away.
The hunt began at 7 pm. Each team of six players took a wagon and a packet of clues and began their journey. The clues, which led them to the toys, included riddles, such as “Red and orange, green and blue, shiny yellow purple too, all the colors that we know. Find a rainbow in a box and _ my Eggo.” Some kids were tricked into thinking we wanted Eggo waffles but others realized we meant Legos!
Some of the clues required them to be creative, with teams taking pictures in sunglasses, wearing cozy winter hats and even placing buckets on their heads! The creativity and fun they put into the night was captivating.
Of course, DSN staff made sure that all teams respected store customers and staff.
Sandra Sutton, DSN board member and chairperson remarked, “My son had the best night! He loved being out late at Target and they all had a great time working together to find what they needed!”
Ruth Gindi, a DSN mother, commented on Instagram, “Best night!!!! Kids had so much fun!” Another mother, Jessica Esses, added, “They had the best time!!”
At the end of the hunt, they had carts full of awesome games and toys which DSN then purchased to donate to less fortunate children. Having fun while helping others, that’s what DSN is all about. It was a special night for everyone!q