Scavenger HuntVanCanPlan

An interactive scavenger hunt and ongoing youth engagement tool to foster community connections and provide engagement for youth in their neighbourhoods.

Jessie Disha Mailyn Sinead Maria

Our Collaborators:

What it is:

CITY OF VANCOUVERStina Hansen

PARTNERSThe Drive Coffee Bar

Britannia Community CentreLittle Miss Vintage

Slice Of Life Gallery

● To tackle the 2050 Vancouver Plan goal #4: building a prepared, safe and resilient city.

● Many young people feel isolated and disconnected from their local communities.

● It’s important to know your neighbours in a crisis or emergency.

Why is it needed?

How does it work?First clue is released on social media.Follow the clue to the mystery location.Find the poster and scan the QR code.Take the survey to unlock the next clue.Enter to win a PRIZE!

Image Caption: Participant scanning QR code at The Drive Coffee Shop

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This prototype can be implemented in any neighbourhood! Would your neighbourhood benefit from being a more engaged, connected, and resilient community?

Outcomes

Next Steps

We implemented our Scavenger Hunt in the Grandview-Woodland community and analyzed the data on youth and their opinions about emergency preparedness. But it doesn’t have to stop there ...