D’Juno?

Name and Purpose

• D’Juno? sparks curiosity about the natural world through a clue-based treasure hunt.
• Players build observation skills, problem-solving, and nature knowledge in a low-pressure, fun setting.

a.k.a.

• Nature Trivia Hunt, Did You Know Hunt

Age / Group / Time / Space

• Ages 8-16 | 6-30 players | 20-40 minutes | Camp grounds or any outdoor area with good hiding spots

Materials

• Envelopes (reusable where possible)
• Clue cards (printed or handwritten; laminate for repeated use)
• Pencil
• Tape or clips for attaching clues to surfaces
• Nature fact sheets inside the D’Juno envelopes

Quick-Run Card

1. Hide the D’Juno envelope at a specific location on camp.
2. Post the first clue in a visible central spot.
3. Players read the clue and search for the envelope.
4. If not found in 10 minutes, post the next clue.
5. Finder reads the nature fact aloud and the group discusses it.

Setup and Boundaries

• Define which areas of camp are in play before posting the first clue
• Signal: 2 whistle blasts = return to the clue board
• Hide envelopes at ground level or low surfaces to keep access easy for all

How to Play

1. Before the group arrives, hide a D’Juno envelope containing a nature fact at a specific location.
2. Post the first clue (a rhyming couplet pointing toward the location) where everyone can read it.
3. Players work individually or in small groups to figure out the clue and find the envelope.
4. If no one finds the envelope in 10 minutes, post the next clue at the same board.
5. Continue posting clues until someone finds the D’Juno.
6. The finder reads the nature fact inside to the group.
7. The group discusses the fact together for 2-3 minutes.

I-OPt Options

• A (Active): Search the area actively, following each clue
• S (Support): Help teammates decode the clue wording or mark locations on a sketch map
• Q (Quiet): Re-read clues carefully and suggest ideas without running around
• O (Observer): Watch the search unfold and offer a hint or guess without moving

Inclusion Adaptations

• Pair up players who prefer company while searching
• Make clue fonts large enough to read easily from a standing position; read clues aloud at the board for accessibility

Stewardship Moment

• The D’Juno facts themselves are the teachable moment: choose facts about local ecology, conservation, or environmental relationships
• After retrieving the envelope, reuse it for future rounds

Consent

• Pre-brief: “This is a hunt using clues. You can search on your own, pair up with a friend, or stay near the clue board and think it through. All of those are great ways to play.”
• For those not comfortable with any part of this activity, sitting out or joining as an observer is another option.
• Mid-game check: after the first clue, pause and ask for a thumbs up or sideways to check energy
• Opt-out/re-entry: players can return to base at any time and re-join the next round

Risks and Mitigation

• Players running in unfamiliar areas: brief boundaries clearly before play; walk-pace rule if terrain is uneven
• Clues hidden in hard-to-reach spots: confirm all hiding spots are at ground level and accessible

Warm-Up Suggestions

• “What’s in my hand?”: staff describes a natural object with three clues; players guess
• “Rhyme Chain”: go around the circle, each person adds a rhyming word

Debrief Questions

• What? “What nature fact did you learn today?”
• So What? “Why do you think that fact matters in the real world?”
• Now What? “Where could you share that fact with someone who might not know it?”

Cleanup and Reset

• Collect all clue cards and envelopes
• Remove any tape from surfaces carefully
• Laminate clues for future reuse