Yanely Martinez

LEI 4724
Activity File 1
Activity Title 3: Photo Scavenger Hunt
Source:
Dixon, Charles C. "Social Activities for Small Groups." Therapeutic Recreation
Directory. Web. 9 Sept. 2015. <http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/txsmsoc.htm>.
Dattilo, J. (2012). Learn About People, Inclusion, and Disability. In Inclusive
Leisure Services (Third ed., pp. 385-485). State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
Equipment: Disposable camera, bulletin board or any form of display (ex. science
project board)
Description of Activity:
In this activity participants are asked to get into groups of 4-6 people (depends
how many people participate). Each group will be given a list of photos that they would
have to take with a disposable camera that will be given to them as well. Each photo
has a different point value depending on difficulty. The list will consist of 10-20 items
such as: 3 points- pictures with a duck, 2 points- picture with a tree, 4 points- 3
participants doing exercise and etc. The goal is have the most points from all the other
groups. The therapist will instruct participants that they have 30 minutes to obtain the
most possible points with the pictures. Once the participants have returned with their
cameras, sent the camera to get developed and then count up the points to see which
team is the winner. The winning team will receive an incentive. The therapist will open a
discussion asking how they felt about the activity and what they enjoyed the most about
the activity. After the discussion is completed, the images are to be put on to a bulletin
board or on any other form or display as a reflection of the activity.
Leadership considerations:
This activity works well with any size of group because they will all be divided into
small sub groups of 5-10 participants (depending on how many people are
participating). Preferably using a large area like a hospital or outdoors at park are the
most preferred environments because it allows for more of a variety of photos to be
listed. The therapist explains the activity and after that is just supervising the
participants until the 30 minutes are up. They will be in charge in developing the images
and then adding up the points of each group. During discussion, the therapist serves as
an initiator when beginning the discussion. The topics of discussion are selected
depending on the participants needs and interests.
Adaptations:
*Participants with Visual Loss:
These participants are unable to see, so having to take pictures would not be
possible on their own. If they are in groups with other participants that able to see then
they can describe certain photos to the person with visual loss, in other words their
sighted guide. Another way to help the visual loss participant is by instead of looking for

different photograph, having to look for different textures. This would allow visual loss
participants to use their skills.
*Participants with Intellectual Disability:
Instead of having points for certain images, only have participants take
photographs of simple objects. Who ever got the most photographs from the list is the
winner. Pick objects near by and rather obvious to the naked eye. The list of objects
would be decreased to maximum 10 objects only. Have someone assist each group and
guide them in looking for objects on the list. The objects on the list would not be written
out, but images of the objects they are looking for would be provided. Take time before
the activity to proper use a camera (how take the image and how to center the camera
properly to get the image desired).