FrogQuest
Photo Scavenger Hunts
for Kids, Tweens, and Teens
in Oakland, California
Explore Oakland FrogQuest Locations
Oakland is a city of doers, and A kid-friendly scavenger hunt here is all about action. This isn't a tour; it's a high-energy game where the city itself is your playground and its people are your co-stars. Your team will dive into the action, turning the urban landscape into a canvas for creativity and silliness. Imagine yourselves recruiting strangers near Lake Merritt for a human pyramid, or convincing a shopkeeper in a bustling market to lend you a ridiculous prop for a photo. The goal is to use the environment in unexpected ways, whether you're cramming the whole crew into a phone booth in Uptown or staging a dramatic scene on the waterfront at Jack London Square. Success in FrogQuest is about embracing the absurd, engaging with your surroundings, and getting adults to act like kids again. It's about the memorable moments you create, not the landmarks you see. Get ready to transform Oakland into your personal playground for a day of unforgettable fun.
Uptown's energy is your team's playground, where the nightlife and theater crowds become part of your game. You'll be recruiting strangers leaving a show for a dramatic photo pose and using the area's public art as the backdrop for your challenges. The constant buzz means a fresh supply of unsuspecting participants and potential props.
At Jack London Square, the waterfront becomes a giant stage for your team's antics. Your challenge is to incorporate the seagulls, ferries, and warehouse spaces into your photo ops in the most ridiculous way possible. The mix of tourists and locals provides an endless supply of potential extras for your scenes.
Temescal's creative and quirky vibe is your secret weapon for a truly weird kid-friendly scavenger hunts. This is where you'll find unique props in offbeat shops and convince local artists to join your human pyramid. The neighborhood's laid-back atmosphere means people are generally up for anything, making it perfect for your most bizarre photo challenges.
Forget the history; Old Oakland's Victorian storefronts and quiet courtyards are the perfect setting for some old-fashioned absurdity. Your team will be cramming into narrow alleyways and using farmers market produce as props. The mix of upscale restaurants and down-to-earth shops provides a fantastic variety of unsuspecting people to rope into your game.
Rockridge is where your team can turn a pleasant afternoon into a series of hilarious scenes. You'll be challenging each other to plank in front of gourmet grocery stores and convincing shoppers to lend you their dogs for a photo. The area's relaxed pace makes it easy to engage with people and find the perfect props for your challenges.
Piedmont Avenue's main drag is a treasure trove of potential props and willing participants For your kid-friendly scavenger hunt. Your team will be repurposing items from the eclectic mix of shops and recruiting families and movie-goers for your photo ops. The street's constant activity provides a dynamic and ever-changing playground for your game.
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What is FrogQuest?
FrogQuest is a laughably fun photo scavenger hunt for kids, teens and tweens. Teams scour any city on foot completing daring, interactive photo-challenges with our mobile app. High Score wins!
Live Judging
We personally review every submitted photo, awarding bonus points when impressed, deducting when not. So bring that A-game!
Photo Slideshow
Afterwards, laugh together as you watch a curated slideshow of all the best photos.
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Customized
Every experience is a snowflake, created especially for your group, activity and location. Crazy or tame, it's up to you.
On Your Time
Most hunts take 2-3 hours by default but we adjust to your schedule.
Leaderboard
Track your team's activities against the others as you compete for first place.
Downloadable
Download all the photos and keep them evermore once the fun of the hunt is done.
As low as $25/pp Get Started
Who, What, Why?
Perfect for groups both large and small, but as always...the more the merrier!
Teams
24,490
Participants
126,610
Photos Judged
905,290
Points Awarded
23,156,970
What to Expect
Hunts are 2 hours by default, adjusted to your schedule as needed.
1. Set-up & Send-off!
~10 minutes
We'll meet you in the heart of your chosen play area, explain the rules, get you excited, then send you off on your photo adventure.
2. Ready, Set, Go!
~1-2 hours
Teams scatter in various directions, complete quests, and submit photos to our judges as they go. Impressing our judges may earn you bonus points. Teams track their progress in real time via the leaderboard!
3. Enjoy the Slideshow Together
~15 minutes
When the time is up, everyone returns to watch a curated photo slideshow of all the best submissions.
4. Announce Winning Team
~5 minutes
All good things must come to an end, but not until we've announced the winning team! If there are any prizes (optional), we'll pass those out too.
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