July Geo Explorers Challenge

REGISTER BY THURSDAY JULY 2ND


*Please remember to follow proper social distancing guidelines while completing your challenges*
The July Geo Explorers Challenge is to find a minimum of 8 geocaches within Maplewood parks and open spaces. Your challenge packet will be emailed to all registrants prior to the challenge start. These will include your geocache passport of 20 caches, coordinates and Google Map links and challenge rules. The GPS coordinates will get you close to the geocache. Once you are at the coordinate you will have to start looking for the geocache, which will be a clear Ziploc container with. 

Along the way we will encourage participants to share their progress through pictures that will be shared here and on our social media platforms. Participants will also be asked for weekly progress updates which will be compiled in our "Challenge Progress Log". 

* Register as an individual or household!
* Scholarship eligible  


CHALLENGE DETAILS:

  • Dates: July 6 – July 26
  • Registrants will need to find at minimum 8 caches and submit the code words
  • Participants will provide weekly progress updates that will be compiled and posted in our "Challenge Progress Log" on the website. See where you stand vs other participants!
  • Challenge packets with more information will be emailed out to registered participants prior to challenge start.


REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Register as an Individual or Household at one of two levels. 
*If registering a household you will be asked for number of participants at registration*
  • Swag Bag Level - $10/(Household or Individual)
  • Medal Only Level - $5/(Household or Individual)
  • You will be asked for a "Team" name at registration. This will be used as your identifier on the "Challenge Progress Log". You can use your last name or get creative and come up with a fun team name!
  • All registrations receive entry into a special prize drawing


GEOCACHE TECH TIPS:

Geocaching today is easier than ever and you can do it without needing a standalone GPS unit. If you do not have a GPS unit here are some free smartphone GPS apps
Did you know you can use Google Maps to geocache too!
All you need to do is click the link next to each location on your geocache passport, and a drop pin will appear on your Google Maps app. Then hit "start" and the app will give you directions to the park. Once you are at the park, start walking towards the drop pin and begin your search for the cache!

    HOW TO REGISTER:


    Online:https://apm.activecommunities.com/maplewoodmn/Home
    By Phone: 651-249-2111

    APPLY FOR A YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP:


    https://maplewoodmn.gov/2016/Youth-Scholarship-Program
    July Geo Explorers, July 6-26, sign up as an individual or as a household, cost $5-$10, win prizes

    Youth Program Scholarships

    Maplewood Parks & Recreation offers scholarships to Maplewood youth who demonstrate financial need.