Treasure Maps (Grades K-5)

Create an adventure for the whole family by making your own treasure map!

Treasure map

Answer These Question Before You Start

  • Why do we use maps?
  • What kinds of things do we put on maps?
  • What will you need to add to the map of your favorite place?

What You Need

  • Paper
  • Pen, pencil, or crayon

What To Do

Hide a hidden “treasure” and draw a treasure map for a friend or family member to use to find something! Place clues along the way! 

OR

Draw a map of your favorite place. It could be a real place or a make-believe one! What do the pathways look like? What are the important landmarks?

hand drawn treasure map

Take a picture to show us what your map looks like and where you hid your treasure and tag  #CapRegSummer or email summeradventure@neric.org.