As a change from running a Treasure Hunt - here is a great childrens game. Follow the links for other party games to entertain your kids:

General Post

Prepare by printing the names of 6 - 8 towns on each of 4 – 6 cards. Print the town names in large letters so that they can be easily read.

In addition to the large cards, prepare plenty of small cards on to which are printed one of the town names.

Four helpers stand in various parts of the house with the large cards and a jar of beans or counters.

The players are given a place card which they must give to the correct helper displaying that town name. If given correctly, the helper will give the player a bean. The player returns to the hostess who gives them another card to deliver. This continues until all the cards have been delivered, or a suitable time has passed.

The winner is the player with the most beans.