JJ's Amazing Race Party

One of my friends asked me to post exactly what I did for the party.  I was searching the internet for great kid birthday ideas and came across one that was the tv show Amazing Race. I knew JJ loved this show and thought it would be a lot of fun. I love a good scavenger hunt and that is exactly what the Amazing Race is only on a much larger scale. Here is what we did and hopefully it helps you if you want to do this kind of party.

I searched the images on google and found the yellow envelope  logo.  I simply saved it in my pictures and from their I sent it to my printer.  I had it printed on sticker paper 6 in x 8 in.  If you need to be a little more cost effective  you can always print it on regular paper and glue the labels on.

I found these awesome cards on Chica and Jo's website.  The site is very user friendly and they also had other great ideas.  Again, I had these printed on a thinner cardstock. 

I organized each envelope in a number order.  I labeled the outside of the envelope but also the inside corner.  If you look closely you can see the #7 in the road block.  I would match the number with the paper I was putting in.  That way there was a check and balance system so no one got the wrong clue.

I printed up a guide for me as well.  Which Leg had what and what I needed to do on that leg.  This really helped me to stay on top of it.  There were 4 legs on our race and 7 clues.  It really was so much fun to do. 

For the kids I made these packets for them to take with them.  I had each kids bring a backpack, weather appropriate clothes, and a jacket (just in case)

Since the kids didn't all know each other and the drivers didn't know them I made name badges for them.  I also got these at Chica and Jo's.  they worked great on some of the clues also. 

We also had fun making these water bottles.  It just made everything feel so official.  I know, The detail  was more for me but it was fun. 

This has to be the most handmade, cheesiest part but last minute decided we needed tags for the cars.  So I made these darling rear view mirror hangers.  Got to love it:)

I put up route markers so the kids would know they were in the right place or on the right path.  I really wanted the kids to do most of the work on their own without help from their drivers. 

My favorite part was that we had a neighbor that  had done this for a youth group in our area.  They made this awesome clue box and pit stop mat.  I was excited that they let me borrow these.  They just made they whole thing AWESOME.  You could make the clue box like this one or what I was going to do before I borrowed this one I was just going to paint a small box black and add a red and yellow fabric on the bottom. 

Before I forget if you are doing this for kids you will need drivers for them. We had our wonderful grandparents and uncles, and brothers lady love help us out. This was a life saver. You will need someone. Or keep it more localized. There isn't a ton of work to do on this party and it really is a blast for everyone. Have fun doing this one.