FieldTrip: Geocaching

Arm child with a hand-held GPS system and the coordinates for a hidden treasure, care of Geocaching.com.
Orienteering and map reading skills.

Follow GPS coordinates to within 50ft- give or take a few- of the treasure location. Decode the scrambled letters to the extra hint, if necessary. Search high and low. Think outside the box. Get a little dirty, perhaps.
Creative thinking, problem solving, nature walks.

Taste the thrill of victory when you finally find it!
Improve self-esteem.

Open the weather proof container and choose a trinket treasure.
Decision making skills.

Leave a trinket in exchange in the spirit of geocaching comeraderie.
Generosity.

Sign the log book to prove you found the treasure cache.
Penmanship.

Return geocache to its location for other treasure hunters to find. Pick up any trash you might see lying around.
Responsibility, stewardship.

Go home happy.
Refreshment, family bonding.

Bring your friends and relations geocaching with you next time.
Goodwill.