Week One, Activity One - Feelings Scavenger Hunt - Feelings Explorer Badge

A playful, mindful activity to help children explore emotions using their senses.

This printable Feelings Scavenger Hunt is a gentle and engaging way for children to learn about their emotions, build emotional vocabulary, and connect with their senses, all while having fun!

It’s the first activity in our Be Happy Summer Camp 2025 and a perfect introduction to wellbeing, emotional awareness, and mindfulness.

Features:

• Printable, illustrated scavenger hunt sheet.

• Imaginative prompts that explore different feelings

• Tick boxes for interaction and progress.

• Includes sensory-based challenges (touch, smell, think, imagine).

• Can be done anywhere, at home, outside, or on the go or in groups.

• Suitable for ages 4–11.

• Perfect for use in classrooms, summer clubs, or at home.

Wellbeing Benefits:

• Helps children notice and name emotions.

• Encourages self-reflection and emotional awareness.

• Builds mindfulness skills through sensory prompts.

• Supports mental health in a gentle, non-intimidating way.

• Offers a screen-free activity that boosts focus and calm.

How to Use:

1. Print the scavenger hunt sheet.

2. Read each prompt and help children find or imagine something that matches it.

3. Tick off each one as you go, take your time, there’s no rush!

4. Use imagination where needed (can’t find it? Think of a time you felt it!).

5. Once completed, cut out the Feelings Explorer badge and stick it to the badge sheet.

6. Reflect and shade the feelings scale to show how the activity made them feel.

Download and print today to earn your first Summer Camp badge!