Auction/Scavenger Hunt
Two-part programme with older groups preparing items and younger ones participating as buyers.We recommend organizing an auction of the absurd and creative as part of a main event or happening around the theme of Ben Gurion or Yom Ha'atzmaut. The advantage is that the group running the auction (you will need stage props) gets a chance to do much of the preparation through a Scavenger hunt. The overall aim is participation, fun, creativity... Scavenger HuntsAge: 12-18. Time: one hour Preparation and materials:Draw up a board with sixteen squares and mark a clue in each square (use clues below). Make a copy of the board (quarto size) for each team of about 6 people. Procedure:Divide group into teams. Each team has 30 minutes to prepare as many clues as possible. Be outrageously creative. If time is short, tell the team to come back as soon as they have marked a complete line of (4) clues, whether horizontal, vertical, or slanting. Points are awarded for originality, interest, even for returning first. Use a panel to judge.
AuctionAuction Age:Suitable as spectacular event for buyers of all ages, 10 upwards. Staff 14 plus.
Time:Preparation through scavenger hunt plus up to two hours extra. Running time 20-30 mins. Preparation and materials:EITHER take the best of the scavenger hunt exhibits and split your group to prepare the rest of the items, using equipment: tape from this kit, two tape recorders, microphone, art materials, photo albums (photocopy and colour in, laminate and back pictures, etc.).OR You will need a real ham actor to act as auctioneer with gavel, table, stand for exhibits or demonstrators to take items round to the audience.ProcedureProceed as in an ordinary auction, explaining the method of bidding (warn people not to nod, shake their heads, wink, etc, unless intending to bid) and of payment. Make it fast and fun, tell jokes. Sell for counters (Monopoly notes, etc.) or for real money if you want to raise funds. Choose at least 16 of the clues, or make your own... Examples of Clues for Scavenger Hunt / Auction
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