Traverse Traveler Scavenger Hunt for Autism

Saturday, April 13, from 12-2pm

Traverse Traveler Scavenger Hunt for Autism is a family-friendly event created to raise money for the TCAPS iPads for Autism program, raise awareness about autism, and of course, have FUN!

Traverse Traveler Scavenger Hunt for Autism will take place in downtown Traverse City on Saturday, April 13, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Teams of up to 5 people will participate in one of three event tracks:

• Family Track: Geared toward families with younger children, the Family Track features kid-friendly activities, family-friendly locations, and check-in locations that require only moderate walking.
• Challenge Track: Recommended for teens and adults, the Challenge Track uses more advanced clues and involves a bit more walking. Teams will complete a “challenge,” like food tasting, group photo, or other fun activity, at each check-in location.
• Wheels Track: The Wheels Track has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Our apologies for any inconvenience. We're hoping the Wheels will be spinning in 2014!

Here’s How it Works:

• Each team will navigate from place to place, use the Traverse Traveler smartphone app (available for FREE in the iPhone App Store) to “check in” at each location, complete tasks and collect prize tickets along the way.
• Instructions for each activity and clues to the next location are supplied by the app.
• Corporate and individual donors pledge to Donate Per Check-in, so the more people who participate, the more donations we collect for the iPads for Autism program.
• At the end of the scavenger hunt, all teams will meet for a finish line party to celebrate their accomplishments, meet other participants and win prizes.

Social Media for Social Good

The iPads for Autism pilot program, launched in 2011, provided iPads to nine students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger Syndrome. The iPads are loaded with apps specially selected for each student to improve communication and social skills and connect with the student in a way only technology can. With your help, our goal is to put one of these devices into the hands of *all* TCAPS students who can learn and benefit from them.

Registration period ($25 per team): Now through Friday, April 12.
Registration closed: April 12, 7:00 pm.

We will look forward to seeing you and your team on Saturday, April 13th!

Registered teams should arrive at the Park Place Dome to Check-in and get your starting locations. Check-in opens at 11:30 a.m.