Kids "school fair" Hunt Ideas??

[Dsm_mechva]

I was thinking of trying a kids detecting booth type thing at my kids school fair (which won't be until spring 2017) I have a few spare machines that I don't use.

Wondering how to accomplish that.

Sand pit ? But it has to be mobile and not hard to deal with, i would have to take it with me when I leave. Something I can hide tokens or coins in and they can detect and sorta dig up a find then I reseed it and next one can go.

Figured maybe someone has already done this type of thing and may have good ideas ...

[GroundSweeper]

ScubaDetector used to do that (maybe still does) at a boat show or some kind of show and members here sent him "junk" rings to seed a little sanded area he set up. Pretty cool idea. He no longer posts here me sadly.

Found the post: http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=205299

[Dsm_mechva]

Originally Posted by GroundSweeper View post
ScubaDetector used to do that (maybe still does) at a boat show or some kind of show and members here sent him "junk" rings to seed a little sanded area he set up. Pretty cool idea. He no longer posts here me sadly.

Found the post: http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=205299

Thank you. Good information.

Sand seemed like the best option, wish the school had a sandbox I could use and but I'll have to figure something temporary out and what finds to put in there. Maybe I can order bulk aluminum tokens or rings....or something.

[dlax]

You could use kiddie pools and fill those with sand, as one mobile option!

[Ohiodigger]

Yep!! Kiddie pools!! I have seen it done a time or two!!

[NectarDetector]

Wood chips and a small shallow Square flower pot will probably work

[Dsm_mechva]

Wood chips. I like it

[Dsm_mechva]

Originally Posted by Ohiodigger View post
Yep!! Kiddie pools!! I have seen it done a time or two!!

Good idea thanks.

[Dsm_mechva]

Originally Posted by dlax View post
You could use kiddie pools and fill those with sand, as one mobile option!

I like it.


Thanks

[Konadog]

a kiddie pool and wood chips sounds like the best idea...inexpensive...easier for the kids to find the target...easier for you to clean up/pack away.