Polaroid Scavenger Hunt

Enjoy a blast from the past with our original outdoor Polaroid Scavenger Hunt activity. It’s a total a throwback to the days of the original classic instant camera, and a fun way to explore the city or town of your choice.

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The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt: Where It All Began!

Long before GPS, digital apps, and high-tech treasure hunts, we took team building to the next level with a legendary, fast-paced scavenger adventure that set the standard for all that followed. Picture this: 40 limousines, 240 people, and one epic citywide hunt—a thrilling challenge where teams raced through streets, cracked clues, and strategized their way to victory, all while living it up in luxury. It was a high-energy, pulse-pounding ride that turned an ordinary day into an unforgettable adventure.

This oldie but goodie was the ultimate test of creativity, collaboration, and quick thinking. Teams relied on wit and teamwork to outmaneuver the competition, solving riddles, tracking down hidden locations, and completing outrageous challenges—all before crossing the finish line in style. Whether you were behind the wheel or deciphering the next big clue, the excitement was nonstop. And while scavenger hunts have evolved, this legendary first run proved one thing: when teams come together for an adventure, the possibilities are endless!

A large group of team members posing together in a hallway, proudly displaying their collage boards filled with Polaroid photos from a scavenger hunt team building event. The boards are labeled with team names and showcase the creative challenges completed during the activity. The group smiles in celebration, in a fun and energetic atmosphere.

A group of team members gathered in a garden, reviewing clues and maps during an outdoor scavenger hunt. Each person is focused on their materials, including instant cameras and printed instructions, as they collaborate to solve challenges.

A group of team members standing in a landscaped garden, striking synchronized playful poses with hands above their heads during an outdoor team building event. They stand in front of neatly trimmed hedges and greenery, creating a lighthearted and engaging moment in a scenic, natural environment.

A group of team members engage in a playful pose around a small circular pond in a lush garden during an outdoor team building event.

A dynamic scene of team members assembling a collage on the floor, using Polaroid photos from a team building scavenger hunt. Individuals focus on arranging the photos, and enjoying light snacks. The activity fosters teamwork and creativity.

Four team members engage in a fun Polaroid scavenger hunt, reviewing instant photos taken during an outdoor team building event. The group gathers around a table with vibrant fall-themed flower arrangements and drinks.

A group of team members gathered around a wooden table outdoors, collaborating on a photo collage as part of a Polaroid scavenger hunt. The table is filled with colorful paper, Polaroid photos, scissors, and crafting materials as participants engage in friendly conversation and creative teamwork, enjoying a relaxing and productive moment in a sunny garden setting.

A festive and creative lemon-themed display from a Polaroid scavenger hunt event. The arrangement includes vibrant yellow lemons, greenery, and Polaroid photos scattered across a board, surrounded by lemon cutout decorations and playful text that reads 'Squeeze.' The display captures fun team moments of this team building activity.

A group of six team members proudly display their winning collage of Polaroid photos from a scavenger hunt. They pose together in a hallway, smiling and celebrating their successful completion of fun and creative challenges, with the board labeled 'Winners!' showcasing the captured moments from the team building activity.

A creative Polaroid photo display from a scavenger hunt event, arranged on a table with colorful signs and balloons. The board features an assortment of instant photos capturing team activities and moments of fun, surrounded by playful lemon-themed decorations like 'Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy' and 'Slice of the Party.' The display highlights the artistic and celebratory atmosphere of the team building activity.

A display board from a Polaroid scavenger hunt themed 'Out and About with Team Tutu.' The board features instant photos taken at Lincoln Park Zoo, adorned with hand-drawn stick figures in tutus and decorated with small pink and purple tutu accents. Each photo is captioned with playful notes about team challenges and activities, showcasing the fun and lighthearted atmosphere of this creative team building event.

A themed display board titled 'Team Asian Hipsters' from a Polaroid scavenger hunt, featuring a central image of the Chicago skyline at sunset. The board is surrounded by numbered Polaroid photos capturing moments from the scavenger hunt challenges, arranged in a creative and organized layout. The display highlights teamwork and creativity during this engaging and fun-filled team building activity.

A vibrant display board titled 'Neon Ninjas' from a Polaroid scavenger hunt, decorated with colorful leis and neon accents. The board features a collection of Polaroid photos pinned around a central map, capturing fun moments from the scavenger hunt challenges. The lively decorations and creative photo arrangement highlight the energy and excitement of the team building event.

Polaroid Scavenger Hunt: A Classic Team Adventure!

Disguised as pure fun, our Polaroid Scavenger Hunt is packed with lasting benefits that go far beyond the game. Teamwork, strategy, and quick decision-making are at the heart of this fast-paced adventure—skills that seamlessly translate back to the workplace. It’s no surprise that even the clowns of Ringling Bros. Circus picked this free-spirited challenge when they decided it was their turn to be entertained!

A true TeamBonding classic, this event is a perfect blend of creativity, collaboration, and friendly competition. From capturing hilarious snapshots to tackling unexpected challenges, teams will bond, laugh, and create unforgettable memories—one Polaroid at a time.

Team size

12 – 1,000+

Time needed

3 hours

Space requirement

These hunts can be run virtually anywhere. You’ll need a private room or space for teams to gather and get the instructions for the hunt. You’ll also want a private space for the wrap-up and photo viewing party. If you’re able, we recommend having food and beverages on hand for this final gathering.

Ideal for

Encouraging creativity
Reinforcing company identity
Celebrations
Fun reward for a job well done

Tailoring

This event is highly customizable – just choose the neighborhood you want to explore, and we create the hunt for you and your team. Would you like company-specific clues and challenges woven into your program? Just let us know what you have in mind. You might also want to take the excitement up a level by hiring stretch limousines or Mercedes Sprinter vans for teams to use. We’ve even produced hunts that include trolley tickets or subway passes as a way to cover more ground.

Chosen By:

"I wanted to send out a thank you to Teambonding for your excellent Photo Scavenger Hunt at the MPINJ Leadership Retreat. The facilitator was excellent and we enjoyed the event immensely."

Carlson Wagonlit Travel

"Thank you, Scott! Everyone had a fantastic time. I have had nothing but rave reviews for the Polaroid Scavenger Hunt, you and Wayne. Thank you, again for one of the best team meetings we've had!"

Dental Health Associates

"Thanks for reacting so quickly to our request. Our team had a great time and enjoyed the hunt very much. We believe that it accomplished our goal to help bring out team closer together. I would strongly recommend this to others if asked."

Kronos

"A truly phenomenal job on TeamBonding’s end! Our limo race last Thursday (10/26) was a true success–largely due to your truly organized and friendly staff. I would like to make this an annual event that we can grow. Again, thanks for a fantastic job!"

United Cerebral Palsy

"Our team really enjoyed the Polaroid Scavenger Hunt event! Everyone had a lot of fun bonding through the activity and getting out to explore the city a bit. Again, thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you and the rest of the TeamBonding team to organize and run the scavenger hunt activity."

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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