Scavenger hunt to help local businesses on Aug. 14
The Great Kelowna Scavenger Hunt returns for its second year.
The scavenger hunt is a day-long event to support businesses impacted by COVID-19 while raising funds for Elevation Outdoors and the Rotary Club of Kelowna Morningside.
Thirty per cent of money raised being invested back into the local community through the purchase of gift cards to local businesses, which are then used as prizes for the event). In 2020, $3,900 was used to purchase gift cards.
Additionally, part of the proceeds support Elevation Outdoors and the Rotary Club of Kelowna Morningside (a $2,000 donation in 2020).
On Saturday, Aug. 14, all players will receive an email with the first round of clues at 11 a.m. to help locate the downtown Kelowna area prize locations. As the day goes by additional clues will be released, making it a bit easier each time to find the remaining prizes.
An addition to the event this year will be hidden tastings offered by members of the BC Wine, Cider & Spirits Festival. Those who are 19 and over and can figure out the clues will be rewarded with complimentary samples.
“Not only does this event raise some muchneeded funds for Elevation as we navigate the impacts of COVID-19 on our own fundraising, but it provides members of our community with a great way to get outside and have some fun,” said Mike Greer, executive director of Elevation Outdoors. “Last year the feedback from our participants was awesome, and being able to help support the many businesses in our community that struggled over the past 18 months creates a positive impact that is felt far more broadly than by just the participants of our programs.”
Solo adventurers can participate for a minimum of a $20, while teams of up to six people can partake for only $40.
Tickets are available at trellis.org/thegreatkelownascavengerhunt
According to its website, Elevation Outdoors is a community supported program designed to enhance the lives of local youth who face significant socioeconomic challenges. All programs are offered to eligible youth free of charge.