University of Scranton
08/22/2024 | Press release | Archived content
Downtown Scavenger Hunt to Take Place Aug. 30
The 14th Annual Downtown Scavenger Hunt is set for Welcome Weekend 2024. This year's Hunt begins on Friday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. on the DeNaples Patio. The first 150 Hunt participants to attend the event kick-off will receive a free Scavenger Hunt T-shirt. The fun continues at Doherty Park, 248 Wyoming Avenue, for the Awards Reception, which starts at 5 p.m. Refreshments and additional prizes will be available at the event; all participants are encouraged to attend for a chance at winning additional prizes!
The 14th Annual event features 27 participating downtown partners and invites attendees to learn more about the University's neighboring small businesses, cultural venues, landmarks and murals. The annual Scavenger Hunt is offered in partnership with The Center for Student Engagement, The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center and The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Metro Action and Scranton Tomorrow.
HOW TO WIN SCAVENGER HUNT PRIZES
The first team to visit all the downtown locations in 90 minutes or less will win two University hooded sweatshirts, a $25 gift card to Downtown Deli and a $25 gift card to Northern Light Espresso Bar and Cafe. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded. Hunt clues featuring our University's "Iggy" mascot will be shared via QR codes and displayed in participating business windows.
Participants can compete in additional photo contests by visiting a list of downtown historical landmarks and murals. To enter to win a grand prize, students must find landmarks and murals, take photos, and tag the Office of Community Relations @ufoscommunity on Instagram.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SCAVENGER HUNT
* Registration with a waiver is required in Royal Sync. Students can also register by scanning the QR codes on Scavenger Hunt posters located around campus.
* Registered students will receive an email on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with a rules sheet that will detail how the Scavenger Hunt will proceed. A smartphone will be necessary to scan QR codes that will unlock clues at the different locations.
To our new students, Class of 2028, welcome! To our returning students, welcome back! We hope to see you at this year's Downtown Scavenger Hunt!
For more information about the annual Scavenger Hunt and the greater Scranton area, follow The Office of Community Relations on Facebook @uscrantoncommunityrelations and on Instagram and Twitter @uofscommunity, or contact by email at [email protected]