Get ready to test your wit, agility, and humor at the Old Farm Pool Scavenger Hunt! Whether you are here for glory, an excuse to drop a cheesy joke, or just looking to splash around, we have a spot for you.

 Event Timing & Entry Info

• Starts:  Saturday, July 25^th, 2026
• Who Can Play: Open to individuals, families, or full teams – any age as long as they can meet the “Tech Requirements” (insert ominous music here).
• Competitive Bracket (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM): Show up between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to receive your official start time and personalized QR code.
• Casual Bracket (After 3:00 PM): Arrive after 3:00 PM to scan the public QR code. You can take as long as you want (even forever) to finish.
• How long will this take?  Well, that’s a tough one.  Depends on many factors, but let’s assume you are Albert Einstein’s brain in Usain Bolt’s body:  I would say about 7 minutes.  For the rest of you, 30 – 90 minutes, and for some of you… the pool closes on Labor Day.

 Tech & Gear Requirements

• Digital Clues Only: All clues are 100% digital. You will need a charged smartphone or tablet to play.
• Camera Operator Status: At least one person on your team must know how to operate the camera and upload photos on the fly. 
• Problems?  If you can’t figure out how to upload a picture, then you can send it to membership@oldfarmpool.org (note, a luddite penalty will be applied)

 Pre-Event Homework (Best Done Before You Arrive!)
Before stepping foot on the deck, your team should prepare the following four items:

• A Clever Team Name (to intimidate the competition).
• A Boring Team Name (in case your clever one fails).
• A Team Motto (something to chant dramatically).
• A Family-Friendly Joke (clean enough for the lifeguards to laugh at).

 Choose Your Difficulty Level
We have two distinct tracks available:

• The Full / Hard Version: Built for serious clue-cracking strategists.
• The Easy / Kid-Friendly Version: Perfect for younger hunters—and highly recommended for adults who get confused by basic instructions or need a gentle warm-up. No judgment here! 

 Clue Secrecy (And Sabotage)

• Keep It Secret: Do NOT share clues with anyone outside your team…
• Unless… you are intentionally giving them the completely wrong answer to throw them off the scent. Strategic misdirection is encouraged! 

 Boundaries & Splash Warnings

• Exploration Area: You will be exploring most areas across the Old Farm Pool property.
• Wet Guarantee: If you complete all the clues, you will get wet! Plan your gear accordingly.

 Crucial Safety Rules

• No Running: No running on the pool deck under any circumstances.
• No Glass: Absolutely no glass items allowed anywhere in the pool area.
• Street Safety: Watch for cars IF your hunt requires you to step outside the pool area!
• Water = Bad for Electronics:  keep your electronics safe, and be aware of splashing water when taking photos.
• Photos:  Photos should only be of your team, the target of the clue, or a certain target that gives permission to have a photo taken.

Grab your phone, pick your course level, gather your squad, prepare your joke, and come ready to scan, search, and splash!