Cricket’s Expeditions

Outdoor and Indoor Activities

By Kathleen Leverich and the Editors of Cricket Magazine

Illustrations by Bob Totten

Copyright 1977

What child doesn’t like the idea of an expedition? Imaging oneself to be an explorer, finding treasure and adventure along the way, is a pastime of many children (and adults too!) 

According to this book, an explorer is someone who searches for things that are strange, exciting, or new. Explorers take trips called expeditions. Because an expedition does not have to be costly or even take up very much time, any one of any age can take part. It’s all about having new experiences and gaining new knowledge. 

The book gives some examples. How about bird detecting, treasure map making, star gazing, a backyard dig, or learning a secret code? 

My favorite, though, is the chapter on a library scavenger hunt. “Libraries are filled with books, magazines, newspapers, records, films, and even microfilms…” Make sure you learn how to find books at the library. You know, the card catalog. “It is a kind of file cabinet, full of cards. In fact, there is at least one card in the catalog for every book in the library!” Oh, I remember those days!

So yes, anyone can be an explorer. What do you want to find? What do you want to learn? Make some plans. Do you need any supplies? Don’t forget to bring a snack! Start preparing for your next expedition today! It’s all about having new experiences and gaining new knowledge.