FrogQuest
Best Photo Scavenger Hunts
for Kids, Tweens, and Teens
in Waukegan, Illinois
Our Favorite Spots
in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan provides groups with a lively and walkable urban landscape that highlights its historic downtown, arts district, and waterfront areas. As teams navigate through the pedestrian-friendly streets of Downtown Waukegan and the nearby Genesee Theatre district, they encounter a variety of visual stimuli, bustling foot traffic, and colorful street scenes. These high-density neighborhoods are ideal for a scavenger hunt because they offer abundant props, diverse backgrounds, and ample opportunities for team interaction without the need for destination-focused visits. Participants can explore the bustling public plazas and alleys filled with creative displays and local activity, encouraging collaboration and discovery at every turn. The city's compact layout ensures teams stay engaged as they move from one vibrant area to another, making the hunt both dynamic and immersive. With its mix of historic charm, artsy spaces, and lively street life, Waukegan creates an engaging environment where groups can connect, have fun, and uncover the city’s layered character through their scavenger adventure.
Downtown Waukegan
Downtown Waukegan offers groups a dynamic, walkable environment, featuring historic architecture, public art, and lively street scenes along Lake Michigan. Its compact layout and numerous plazas make it ideal for collaborative challenges, providing constant visual variety and ample opportunities for creative photos amidst the bustling foot traffic and engaging urban backdrop.
Genesee Theatre
Step into the spotlight at Genesee Theatre, offering participants dazzling performances, elegant architecture, and historic charm, providing a glamorous backdrop for their photo quest amidst theatrical elegance and artistic flair. Hop into the theater and capture moments of entertainment and excitement in every snapshot.
Bowen Park
Explore natural beauty at Bowen Park, offering adventurers lush greenery, scenic trails, and picturesque gardens, providing a tranquil backdrop for their photo scavenger hunt amidst outdoor serenity and recreational fun. Hop across the park's bridges and capture moments of relaxation and natural beauty in every snapshot.
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What is FrogQuest?
FrogQuest is a laughably fun photo scavenger hunt for kids, teens and tweens. Teams scour any city on foot completing daring, interactive photo-challenges with our mobile app. High Score wins!
Live Judging
We personally review every submitted photo, awarding bonus points when impressed, deducting when not. So bring that A-game!
Photo Slideshow
Afterwards, laugh together as you watch a curated slideshow of all the best photos.
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Customized
Every experience is a snowflake, created especially for your group, activity and location. Crazy or tame, it's up to you.
On Your Time
Most hunts take 2-3 hours by default but we adjust to your schedule.
Leaderboard
Track your team's activities against the others as you compete for first place.
Downloadable
Download all the photos and keep them evermore once the fun of the hunt is done.
As low as $25/pp Get Started
Who, What, Why?
Perfect for groups both large and small, but as always...the more the merrier!
Teams
24,350
Participants
125,880
Photos Judged
900,630
Points Awarded
22,960,260
What to Expect
Hunts are 2 hours by default, adjusted to your schedule as needed.
1. Set-up & Send-off!
~10 minutes
We'll meet you in the heart of your chosen play area, explain the rules, get you excited, then send you off on your photo adventure.
2. Ready, Set, Go!
~1-2 hours
Teams scatter in various directions, complete quests, and submit photos to our judges as they go. Impressing our judges may earn you bonus points. Teams track their progress in real time via the leaderboard!
3. Enjoy the Slideshow Together
~15 minutes
When the time is up, everyone returns to watch a curated photo slideshow of all the best submissions.
4. Announce Winning Team
~5 minutes
All good things must come to an end, but not until we've announced the winning team! If there are any prizes (optional), we'll pass those out too.
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