Summer Olympics Scavenger Hunt
Summer is the perfect time to add a little extra excitement to screen time with this Summer Olympics Scavenger Hunt. Print a card for each child, then let them watch for sports, symbols, flags, athletes, medals, and special Olympic moments as they follow along with the Games.
This printable scavenger hunt is a fun activity for kids at home, in summer programs, or in the classroom. It also gives children a simple way to learn about teamwork, world countries, sportsmanship, and the many events that bring athletes together from around the globe.
Fun Facts About the Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics are held every four years and bring together athletes from countries all over the world. The next Summer Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles from July 14 to July 30, 2028.
The Olympic rings are one of the most recognized symbols in the world. The five rings represent the coming together of athletes from around the world through sports and friendly competition.
For the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, the official LA28 venue plan lists 36 Olympic sports and more than 800 Olympic and Paralympic competition events across many venues.
Supplies
- White paper
- Color printer
- Pencil, pen, marker, or crayons
- Optional: scrapbook, glue stick, and magazine or printed photos
Instructions
- Print out one Summer Olympics Scavenger Hunt card for each child.
- As kids watch Olympic events on TV, online highlights, or classroom videos, have them look for the items shown on the scavenger hunt card.
- When they spot an event, symbol, athlete, flag, medal, or other Olympic-themed item, they can mark it off with a pencil, pen, marker, or crayon.
- To make the activity last longer, invite kids to start an Olympic scrapbook. They can add pictures, headlines, drawings, favorite athletes, country flags, and short notes about the events they watched.
- The goal is not just to complete the card, but to learn, notice new sports, cheer for athletes, and have fun.
Scavenger Hunt Game Ideas
Turn this printable into a family or classroom challenge by adding a few simple rules.
Kids can try to find five items in a row, complete the whole card, or work together as a team. Younger children can color each square as they find it, while older kids can write down the sport or country connected to each item.
For a quieter activity, let children use the scavenger hunt while watching a replay or highlight video. For a classroom activity, assign small groups a country or sport to follow and share with the class.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this Summer Olympics Scavenger Hunt as a simple classroom activity that connects sports with geography, writing, and social studies.
Have students choose one country they see during the Olympics and find it on a map. They can write down the country’s capital, flag colors, language, and one interesting fact.
For a writing prompt, ask students to answer: “If I could compete in one Olympic sport, I would choose…” or “Good sportsmanship means…”
You can also create a classroom medal chart. Each time students spot a sport or country on their scavenger hunt page, they can add a sticky note, drawing, or short fact to a bulletin board display.
Supplies
White Paper
Color Printer
Instructions
Print out a scavenger hunt card for each of the kids. As soon as they see an event or a symbol on TV have them mark it off.
You can add as many rules as you want. Here's an idea to make it even more fun. Have them start a scrapbook where they post photos or stories that match the scavenger hunt items.
However you set up your scavenger hunt the object is to learn and have fun participating in the Olympics.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
This does look very exciting, as the Olympics are about to start.