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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County
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Core MissionCore Missions - Promote BBBS Post on social media about your participation in THE HUNT and ask if any of your friends/followers have been Bigs.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Promote BBBS - Show your BBBS pride and increase awareness about our mission! Make a large BBBS banner or sign and display it in front of your house, in your apartment window, at your workplace, etc.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Get Active - Take a jumping photo and catch you and your teammates in mid-air. The more teammates, the better!10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Get Active - The BBBS staff team recently started a new habit: we take a quick afternoon work break and go on a walk! Take a break sometime in your day and go for an energizing walk. Notice something interesting along the way? Snap a photo and tell us what you found.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Get Active - You are a basketball superstar, so show us your best slam dunk. Don't have an actual basketball hoop? No worries--get creative!10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Create - Make a self-portrait using any medium you have on hand. Paint, crayons, chalk, mashed potatoes--the sky is the limit!10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Create - Build a log cabin with sticks of any kind (popsicle sticks, chopsticks, sticks in nature, etc.).10
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Core MissionCore Missions - Get a donation of $20 or more from someone not on your team. (Note: you will not submit a response to complete this Mission. BBBS staff will submit this Mission for you and manually enter the points)15
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Core MissionCore Mission - Fundraising - Post on social media about your participation in THE HUNT and ask for people to donate to your page. Make sure to let them people know what your fundraising goal is (must be $100 or higher). Submit a screenshot of your post.15
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Core MissionCore Mission - Go HUNTing - Find a statue or sculpture and pose alongside it.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Go HUNTing - Sold! Find a "sold" sign (not a "for sale" sign!) on a house or commercial property and take a photo with it.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Just for Fun - Portray a fairytale in really life.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Kindness - Write a thank you note to someone. Take a photo of your note or record a video telling us who you thanked.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Kindness - Give someone a high-5 and tell them they are awesome.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Just for Fun - Jump in a puddle and record a video of your biggest splash!10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Outdoor Life - Be fearless! Climb up high and check at the view. Have someone take your picture from below to show how high up you are.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Outdoor Life - Make a mud pie.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Teamwork - Take a team photo wearing your HUNT t-shirts.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Teamwork - Build a puzzle or play a game with your teammates. Show us the finished product or game in progress.10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Trivia - The Babcock Test, developed by Dr. Stephen Babcock at the University of Wisconsin, sparked a revolution in dairy production. What did this new and inexpensive process test for in milk?10
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Core MissionCore Mission - Trivia - What Madison-born actress won Emmy Awards as "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series" for her role as Mary Beth Lacey? 10
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Core MissionCore Missions Accomplished - Once your team has completed all 20 Core Missions, show us your celebration photo. (Note: once you submit this Mission, BBBS staff will confirm that you've completed all the Core Missions and will follow up about your Pizza Party Package.)0
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Create - Bake-off!Two people have to bake the same goodie (cake, cookie, cinnamon roll, etc.), and then have a taste-tester decide whose baked food is the best. Snap a photo of the winner and their tasty treat.15
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Create - Chalk SilhouetteUse chalk to draw a line outside your entire body, then draw in your face and clothing. Lay down beside it and get a picture of you with your drawing. 10
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Create - ConstellationsPut random dots on a page, and then connect some of them to create your own constellation that would fit in along with the mythological figures we see in the night sky. Take a picture of your design, and use the caption to give it a name and short back story.10
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Create - Frozen ArtFreeze something in water, but only partially, kind of like the Statue of Liberty at the UW-Madison Winter Carnival.10
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Create - HarmonicaBuild your own harmonica using the kit included in your HUNT goodie bag. Record a video of you or a teammate playing a little tune on your finished product.15
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Create - PokemonGotta catch 'em all! Create your own Pokemon, complete with its name, ability, and type (water, poison, etc.). Don't know anything about Pokemon? Find a kid, any kid--they should be able to help you out.10
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Fundraising - $100 for 100 PointsFundraising Challenge Day: Monday, May 1st - Raise at least $100 on Monday, May 1st, and get 100 bonus points on top of your regular fundraising points. Only donations received on May 1st will count towards the $100 total. (NOTE: you will not submit a response to complete this Mission. BBBS staff will submit this Mission for you and manually enter points based on your team's fundraising totals on OneCause.)100
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Fundraising - Matching GiftsFind out if your employer can match your donation to BBBS. 10 points for looking into it, and 20 bonus points if they make a gift!1020
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Fundraising - Monthly GivingMatch Makers give a monthly gift to BBBS, helping us create and sustain life-changing relationships between Bigs and Littles. Sign up to become a Match Maker at any dollar amount or ask someone else to sign up. If you're a current Match Maker (or know someone who is), then increase your/their current monthly gift. Sign up through our website, and make sure to mark the frequency of your donation as monthly! Send in a screenshot of your confirmation page.25
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Fundraising - More Donors, More PointsFundraising Challenge Day: Wednesday, May 17th - For every individual person who donates a minimum of $5 to your team on May 17th, you can earn 10 bonus points–the sky's the limit! (1 donor=10 points, 5 donors=50 points, 10 donors=100 points etc.). These do not need to be first-time donors, so feel free to go back to people that may have already donated. You will also still receive the regular 25 points for every $100 raised and 50 points for every $500, so today is the day to get those final donations! (NOTE: you will not submit a response to complete this Mission. BBBS staff will submit this Mission for you and manually enter points based on your team's fundraising totals on OneCause.)10
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Fundraising - Raise $100For every $100 raised total on your team fundraising page, you'll earn 25 points. (Note: you will not submit a response to complete this Mission. BBBS staff will submit this Mission for you and manually enter the points at least 2x/week.)25
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Fundraising - Raise $500For every $500 raised total on your team fundraising page, you'll earn 50 points. (Note: you will not submit a response to complete this Mission. BBBS staff will submit this Mission for you and manually enter the points at least 2x/week.)50
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Fundraising - Two for One TuesdayFundraising Challenge Day: Tuesday, May 9th - Standard fundraising points are 25 points for every $100 raised. But on May 9th, we’re doubling down! For every $100 raised on May 9th, you earn 50 points instead of 25. Today is the day to hit your fundraising goals and earn double points! (NOTE: you will not submit a response to complete this Mission. BBBS staff will submit this Mission for you and manually enter points based on your team's fundraising totals on OneCause.)50
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Get Active - Jump RopeJump rope. Interpret that however you wish. 10
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Get Active - TrampolineUnleash your inner child and go jump on a trampoline. Take a video with your best jumping move. And note—this must be completed by an adult on your team!10
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Get Active - Wheels Up!Try rollerblading, roller skating or skateboarding...show us your success (or failure). 10
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Go HUNTing - 3sFind a license plate that has three or more 3s on it. 10
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Go HUNTing - Air DancersFind an air dancer. Let's see who has better moves.
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Go HUNTing - Bucky BadgerTake a photo with the real-life Bucky Badger mascot (NOT a statue or zoo animal!).20
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Go HUNTing - Christmas DecorationsFind a house that still has Christmas decorations up.10
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Go HUNTing - Cow HuntingC'mon--this is Wisconsin. Find a life-size cow, not a live cow.10
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Go HUNTing - Free Little LibraryFind a Free Little Library that looks just like the house it is near. 10
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Go HUNTing - Funny FacesFunny faces...its easy to find silly faces in inanimate objects. Just look for two eyes, a nose and a mouth. Maybe its the buttons on a microwave or the shape of the shadow. Show us what you find.10
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Go HUNTing - Great Dane
Visit any of the four Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. locations in Dane County and take a photo with their logo. 10 bonus points if your picture includes a tasty food or beverage order--don't forget to use the coupon that came in your goodie bag! (Sponsored by Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.)
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Go HUNTing - Public Utility BoxesFind one of the many painted public utility boxes. Make sure to visit the Friends of the Madison Arts Commission website to see who the artist is and learn more about them. https://www.friendsofmadisonarts.org/utility-boxes.html10
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Go HUNTing - Street SignFind a street that shares its name with one of the five Yahara Lakes.10
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Go HUNTing - YMCADo the YMCA dance with a YMCA sign in the background (Dane County has three YMCA locations).10
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HUNT Tips - GoosechaseIn order to stay up-to-date with THE HUNT, turn on notifications on Goosechase! We'll be using push notifications when new Missions are released, bonus points are awarded, and to hand out prizes throughout THE HUNT, so go into your phone settings and make sure you're receiving notifications! We promise not to spam you. :) 0
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HUNT Tips - Missions CalendarWant to know what is going on and when? Want to make sure you know how to get bonus points? Check out the Scheduled Mission Calendar for all important dates on THE HUNT.0
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HUNT Tips - Q&A Wondering how to earn more HUNT points? Want to know some fundraising tips? Have any other questions about THE HUNT? Bethany is here to answer your questions and provide you some tips about how to be successful on THE HUNT. Contact her at bordaz@bbbsmadison.org by text at (608) 360-6580 with questions at anytime.0
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Just for Fun - Blanket FortGrownups need blanket forts too, let's see some grownups in a blanket fort.10
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Just for Fun - Book BalancingHow many books can you balance on your head? Take a picture to prove it.10
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Just for Fun - Deserted IslandNo one plans to be stranded on a deserted island, but if you could plan ahead, what would you take? Show us the 10 things you would pack and take with you. 10
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Just for Fun - Gotta Wear Shades"The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades…" Put on the sunglasses included in your goodie bag, play the song, and take a quick dancing video. (Sponsored by Dental Health Associates)10
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Just for Fun - Imaginary FriendYour imaginary friend has been up to trouble again. Take a photo showing what they did (kind of like Elf on the Shelf...).10
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Just for Fun - Soap Bubble BeardCreate a soap bubble beard. 10
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Just for Fun - SuperheroesDress up like your favorite superhero (or create your own!). 10
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Kindness - Be KindHug a friend along side a "Be Kind" sign (keep your eye out these are all over Madison) or mural that has a message of love.10
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Kindness - Book reviewWrite a review or nice note about your favorite author and why you love their books/work and post online (review on a bookstore website, Goodreads, Google, social media, etc. Share a screenshot of your post.10
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Kindness - Hold the DoorHold a door open for a stranger. 10
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Kindness - Pay It ForwardCarex is a career & talent matchmaker whose motto is “Care. Be Real. Have Fun.” How do you exercise those values throughout your day? From picking up the tab for the person behind you the next time you're buying coffee or picking up dinner, mowing an elderly neighbor’s lawn, volunteering at a local shelter—small acts of kindness make a big difference. Submit a video or photo telling us what you did to brighten someone else's day. (Sponsored by Carex Consulting Group)15
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Kindness - Post-it NoteWrite a kind note for someone on a Post-it and leave it somewhere where they will see it. 10
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Outdoor Life - BirdingSpring is a great birding time and offers opportunities to learn new bird species. Head out to a park, a lake or your backyard and look for new birds. Snap a pic of the bird, or of you or your teammate "birding." (sponsored by Ana and Paul Hooker)10
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Outdoor Life - Let's Go Fly a KiteKite flying is a great spring time activity. Spot someone flying a kite or go fly your own!10
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Outdoor Life - Nature CrownMake a nature crown or bracelet by wrapping a piece of masking tape around your wrist or head and then sticking on items that you collect on a nature walk.10
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Outdoor Life - Nature RubbingCollect leaves or other items from nature and create a nature rubbing with a crayon. 10
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Outdoor Life - Playground scavenger huntMany area local playgrounds feature a scavenger hunt of hidden objects on the playground equipment. Show us your HUNT in action. (Find one at: McGinnis Park, Schluter Park, Pilgrim Park, High Point Park, Waltham Park, Orchid Heights, etc.)10
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Outdoor Life - Sand AngelsMake sand angels (like a snow angel but in the sand). 10
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Outdoor Life - ThornsFind a bush or a plant that has thorns. Be careful and don't get pricked by the thorns as you take a close-up picture.10
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Outdoor Life - Wild MushroomsFind a wild-growing mushroom. 10
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Promote BBBS - Current BigsAlready a Big? Write a sentence or two about how being a Big has shaped your life and why others should sign up to be a Big. (This Mission should only be completed by Bigs who are currently volunteering in our program. Not a Big yet? Attend the virtual information session on May 16th!)15
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Promote BBBS - Find a Future BigFind someone interested in being a mentor (it could be YOU!), and encourage them to fill out a volunteer inquiry form to learn more about becoming a Big. Send in a screenshot confirming your completion of the form.25
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Promote BBBS - Going GlobalTake our local scavenger HUNT global! Find a friend or family member who is currently outside of the U.S., and have them send a video greeting to all the HUNTers from their current location. (Have them state their current location and if possible have them include a background that let's us know where they are.)20
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Promote BBBS - Info Session: Tues. May 16thJoin us for a 30-minute virtual information session on Tuesday May 16th from 6:00-6:30pm and learn about being a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple, or Big Family. There’s no obligation to sign-up as a volunteer–just tune in and earn 25 points as you learn more about our program! Can’t attend? Recruit a friend to participate and you can still earn the points! (Note: You don't need to submit anything for this Mission. BBBS staff will award your points based on attendance.)15
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Promote BBBS - Post on Social MediaPost on social media about your participation in THE HUNT and ask if any of your friends/followers have been Bigs.10
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Promote BBBS - Selfie with TracyTake a selfie with Tracy Anderson, our BBBS Community Outreach & Volunteer Manager. She'll be at two of our in-person Special Events (Flannel Jax's on May 3rd and at our office for free coffee on May 19th), as well as the Madison Night Market on Thursday, May 11th. Can't make it to one of those? Tracy can be found all over town recruiting Bigs, working hard at the BBBS office, and even HUNTing with her own team! Feel free to email Tracy at tanderson@bbbsmadison.org if you need to track her down.10
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Promote BBBS - Spread the WordGet a local business, local celebrity, or local influencer to post about THE HUNT or BBBS on their social media. Submit a screenshot of their story or post.25
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Special Event - Fri. May 19 - Coffee at BBBSSpecial Event: Free Coffee Friday at BBBS - Friday, May 19th, 7:45-9:45AM. Stop by the parking lot outside the BBBS office (2059 Atwood Avenue) and enjoy a coffee and/or pastry on us! Not only will you be able to earn points for completing this Special Event Mission, but you can also complete other Missions like finding another team on THE HUNT, taking a selfie with Tracy Anderson (our Community Outreach & Volunteer Manager), plus other Missions in the area. 15
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Special Event - Fri. May 5 - UW Softball GameSpecial Event: UW Softball Game - Friday, May 5th, 5:00PM. Use the promo ticket in your goodie bag and attend the Wisconsin vs. Iowa softball game for FREE! Take a cheering photo to earn your points. UW Athletics will also be passing out free books to kids in 6th grade and younger for the Book It With Bucky Celebration. (Here's a tip--chip away at your UW BINGO Card and other campus Missions while you're in the area!)15
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Special Event - Wed. May 10 - Barre District (Breese Stevens)Special Event: Barre District Madison at Breese Stevens Field - Wednesday, May 10th, 5:30-6:30PM. Join us for a Barre class at Breese Stevens Field, hosted by Barre District Madison. Registration is free, but donations to BBBS are encouraged. The class is open to the general public, so feel free to invite a non-HUNTer to join in (and maybe even make a donation!). Class SIGN UP link here.
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Special Event - Wed. May 3 - Flannel Jax'sSpecial Event: Flannel Jax’s - Wednesday, May 3rd, 6-8PM. Unleash your inner Lumberjack at Flannel Jax’s on Wednesday, May 3rd from 6-8PM. Come dressed in your best lumberjack wear and take a photo in the photo booth to earn points. For folks who want to try axe throwing, you can participate at a discounted rate! (NOTE: there are no points for axe throwing–we’re just making it available for folks who are interested.) No sign up is needed to check-in and complete the photo Mission, but if you’d like to try axe throwing, sign up HERE. Enter the code 15149 after choosing “I’m here for an event” in the drop-down box. Flannel Jax’s is located at 6704 Watts Rd Madison, WI 53719.15
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Support Local - Farmer's MarketDane County is home to nearly two dozen farmers markets! Visit your favorite and get something new that you've never tried before. Give us your review!10
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Support Local - Local PrideHave a piece from a local artist, t-shirt from a local business, or other item in your home from your favorite local place? Show us.10
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Support Local - Mural artDane County is filled with public art, thanks to hundreds of local artists in our community. Find a mural on the side of a building and take an artsy photo with it. (Sponsored by Kevin and Teresita Torrence)10
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Support Local - Share Your Local FavoriteTell us your about your favorite local shop, boutique, coffee shop, etc. and why others on THE HUNT should consider shopping there in the future.10
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Teamwork - Find Another TeamFind another team on THE HUNT and snap a selfie with another HUNTer who's not on your team. Tell us what team they're from in your caption.10
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Teamwork - Human PyramidMake a human pyramid that has at least 6 people in it (at least 1 person must be on your team). 10
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Teamwork - Team LogoWork with your team to design a team logo. Submit a photo and we will upload it as your image on GooseChase. (Doesn't have to be fancy—can draw something with a pencil or crayons!)10
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Teamwork - Water Balloon TossWater balloon toss with your team.10
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Teamwork - WheelbarrowGive a team member a lift in a wheelbarrow. 10
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Trivia - Question #1Wisconsin is the only state in which you can become a master 10
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Trivia - Question #2Almost all the natural lakes in Wisconsin are the result of what? 10
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Trivia - Question #3What Dane County tourist attraction was discovered by accident on August 4, 1939 after a blast didn't go exactly as planned? 10
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Trivia - Question #4Madison native Chris Farley played a character that lived in a van down by the river. Who was the character? 10
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Trivia - Question #5What former US Senator and Wisconsin Governor of Wisconsin is the found of Earth Day?10
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Where? - BINGO - SoccerDribble a soccer ball while singing "On Wisconsin." (Note: can be done on campus or anywhere)