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How to Start Geocaching With Your Kids

September 22, 2016 by Susan

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These days it can be tough to pull kids away from their laptops and other devices to get them to play outside and enjoy nature. But there’s a fun way you can let them use your smartphone AND discover nature while getting exercise together as a family… Geocaching! And we’re here to show you how to start geocaching with your kids. We also have a fun nature walk “Explorer Guide” printable from our sponsor Envirokidz.

How to start geocaching with ecokeepers


 

What is Geocaching?

Geocaching is like an outdoor treasure hunting game where you use the GPS on your smartphone to locate and hunt down geocaches.

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There is a free geocaching app that you can download on your smartphone to get started. But if you’re going to regularly geocache, you may want to pay for the upgrade as it’s more precise and offers more features. We decided to purchase the paid upgrade for the geocaching app.

You first want to go to www.geocaching.com and sign up for an account and then download the geocaching app on your smartphone.

This quick guide to geocaching for beginners is really helpful.

What is the ecokeepers program?

The Ecokeepers™ program from Envirokidz makes geocaching for kids even more engaging and educational.
Watch this quick video and our three girls will explain…

Ecokeepers™ combines a printed explorer guide with fun prompts and questions to get kids more engaged with nature and the environment around them while they hunt for the geocache.

Schools and camps can receive free Ecokeepers™ kits that include

  • Free geocache and GPS trackable ladybug to hide for others to discover
  • 12-page Explorer Guide with camp/teacher resources
  • EnviroKidz peanut-free, gluten-free, organic and non-GMO granola and rice bars to help fuel the journey

UPDATE: As of 2018, the geocaching kits are not currently available. But you can still download a free printable version of the Explorer Guide and create your own geocache to hide.

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(Note: This Explorer Guide used to be available through the Ecokeepers website, but it is no longer online on their site. So you can download the free printables here and head out for your nature walk.)

Our girls really enjoyed using the Explorer Guide while we were out geocaching. They loved looking for all the items listed and answering the questions while we walked.

Note that you do not even need to be geocaching to use the Explorer Guide. It’s great for any nature walk with kids.

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We live in the Pacific Northwest where city parks provide fabulous pockets of forest. But remember that nature is all around us even in the middle of a busy city. So you can use these nature walk printables anywhere… in a nature trail, local park, school yard or even in a city center.

 

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored, so extra thanks for reading and sharing.
Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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48 Comments

  1. Jonnie says

    September 30, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    I haven’t tried geocaching but my kids love being outside so I think they would enjoy ecokeepers

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  2. Angela Mitchell says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    We have gone geocaching a few times recently. I think my daughter would love Ecokeepers.

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  3. Sabrina Kehler says

    September 29, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    My husband and I have gone geocaching before, and I would love to do so with the kids. This seems perfect for homeschooling activities.

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  4. Elle Cole says

    September 29, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    We’re going camping this weekend. I haven’t tried geocathing before, but I think I will try it this weekend if I can get the app to work where we are going. Looks like fun.

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  5. Kelly D says

    September 29, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I’ve never tried geocaching. I think my kids would love ecokeepers since they like to spend time outside.

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  6. Erin W says

    September 29, 2016 at 11:03 am

    We’ve never tried geocaching and I know my daughter would love the Ecokeepers. She loves stuff like that!

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  7. Erika Letson says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:19 am

    We have not tried geocaching before, but would like to. I think my kids would love to try Ecokeepers! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  8. Beth T. says

    September 29, 2016 at 1:33 am

    I haven’t been geocaching with my niece and nephews but I think they’d love it, and I know their mom would rock it!

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  9. l p says

    September 28, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    We’ve never tried geocaching. I’m sure the kids would love it – and I’d love it because they are having fun and learning all at the same time. Thanks

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  10. Kim K says

    September 28, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    No we’ve never tried geocaching before but would like to. And yes we would like to try Ecokeepers.

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  11. Deanna says

    September 28, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    No, I have never tried geocaching, but do think that my kids would like to try Ecokeepers. 😉

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  12. Sarah says

    September 28, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    It’s fun to do. We also do painted rock hunting locally!

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  13. Shea Balentine says

    September 28, 2016 at 4:51 am

    We started geocaching this summer and are totally addicted! We just did our 150th find in 6 different states =) We have both of our teens involved with it and they love it as well. This would be perfect for my niece for when she gets a bit older and able to start geocaching too!

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  14. Annmarie W. says

    September 27, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    I’ve heard about geocaching but never tried it! But I know my kids would love this…and what a great way to get them out & appreciating the outdoors & our earth!

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  15. Shelley says

    September 27, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    We have not yet tried geocaching yet, but my oldest son, now 21, does with his buddies. He tells us about the crazy places they find the caches, as well as the interesting items inside. 🙂

    My 7-yr-old daughter has gotten pretty excited about trying this new adventure just from hearing about her brother’s experiences! Would love to try this!

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  16. Tracy says

    September 27, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    Oh my! I would have loved this as a kid. It was the type of activity that I loved.
    When my son gets a bit older, I may have to give it a try.

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  17. Jen H says

    September 26, 2016 at 11:56 pm

    We’ve never geocached, but i think my kids would really love it! very fun and outdoorsy!

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  18. Linda Warner says

    September 26, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    Have not tried it, but I would like too. I think our kids would really enjoy trying EcoKeepers.

    Reply
  19. Leah Shumack says

    September 26, 2016 at 12:59 am

    We have been geocaching since May and love it! Just found our 250th cache a few weeks ago!

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  20. Lee-Ann says

    September 26, 2016 at 12:15 am

    I have never tried it with my kids but it seems fun. My kids actually did some geocaching this summer with friends.

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  21. Jenn says

    September 25, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    We have not yet tried geocaching but I think my little one would love to try Ecokeepers.

    Reply
  22. ivy pluchinsky says

    September 25, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    No we have not tried it but really want to, i think it would be fun and something to do as a family

    Reply
  23. Maryanne says

    September 25, 2016 at 11:08 am

    We love Geocaching! I think the Ecokeepers stuff will add to the experience!

    Reply
  24. Darlene Schuller says

    September 25, 2016 at 9:11 am

    I have never done geocaching but we’ve been talking about it. My daughter would love this kit.

    Reply
  25. Dwan says

    September 24, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    My kids love geocaching. We try to geocache while on road trips and I know they would love to try this kit.

    Reply
  26. Patricia Crowley says

    September 24, 2016 at 11:27 am

    We have not been geocaching…..but we really want to try it.

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  27. loriag says

    September 23, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    We have been geocaching for years, we have 3159 finds!

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  28. Glamamom says

    September 23, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    My boys would go crazy for this!

    Reply
  29. Carole Dube says

    September 23, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    I’ve never tried geocaching but find it interesting. Sounds like a lot of fun and my granddaughters would love it!

    Reply
  30. jan says

    September 23, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    we have done geocaching twice a couple of summers ago and really enjoyed it

    Reply
  31. Ashley Beolens says

    September 23, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    We love Geocaching in our house (I wrote a “What is Geocaching?” post last week myself, and we are heading out Sunday for some caching), this pack looks like a fun addition.

    Reply
  32. Stacie fontinell says

    September 23, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    My kids (and husband) loves geo caching. this would be fun!

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  33. Anne says

    September 23, 2016 at 10:53 am

    My grandchildren would enjoy geocaching. It looks very special.

    Reply
  34. Doreen Lamoureux says

    September 23, 2016 at 9:25 am

    I have not tried it but my nephews and nieces would love to do this. This was a great review and the giveaway is outstanding.

    Reply
  35. Laurie P says

    September 23, 2016 at 9:03 am

    We did a lot of geocaching with our boy when he was younger. Looking forward to enjoy this activity with my little girl too! I think she’s really like Ecokeepers!

    Reply
  36. Florence C says

    September 23, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I have not tried geocaching and do you think my grandchildren would like to try Ecokeepers.

    Reply
  37. angela eagle says

    September 23, 2016 at 7:57 am

    I have not tried it yet but I would like to take my step grand daughters out to try it as I think they would like it

    Reply
  38. Crafty Nunn says

    September 23, 2016 at 7:26 am

    We have not tried it but I am sure we would love to try it.

    Reply
  39. Dandi D says

    September 23, 2016 at 7:10 am

    My husband and I like to go geocaching on date nights, and my son is old enough now that he might really enjoy this!

    Reply
  40. VICKIE COUTURIER says

    September 23, 2016 at 6:56 am

    i know nothing about it until now,,i have a niece that would love to do this

    Reply
  41. Terra Heck says

    September 23, 2016 at 5:38 am

    I’ve never tried geocaching but find it interesting. My nephew and his family are very involved with geocaching. I think my kids would like to try Ecokeepers. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  42. missbobloblaw says

    September 23, 2016 at 3:32 am

    I have tried geocaching. I think my kids would like to try the Ecokeepers program.

    Reply
  43. Jennifer Smith says

    September 23, 2016 at 1:52 am

    Looks like a lot of fun.

    Reply
  44. Laura says

    September 23, 2016 at 1:30 am

    No, I haven’t tried geocaching before. I’m sure my nieces would like to try Ecokeepers though!

    Reply
  45. Debbie S. says

    September 23, 2016 at 1:20 am

    I have not tried geocaching. My grandson would love to try Ecokeepers, absolutely positive!

    Reply
  46. Valerie Mallette says

    September 22, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    Yes, my family has tried geocaching and we love it! I think my kid would enjoy trying Ecokeepers.

    Reply
  47. jeani b says

    September 22, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    my husband and i tried geocaching and found it to be quite fun! i think my daughter, who loves adventures, will love geocaching, too!

    Reply
  48. Jennifer P. says

    September 22, 2016 at 11:28 pm

    We have not tried geocaching yet, but we have been wanting to for a while. And yes, I think my kids would love to try Ecokeepers!

    Reply

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