Mystery at Mono Pines: A CLUE-Themed Adventure.

In a place where every corner holds a secret and every clue could solve the mystery, something thrilling is unfolding at Active Lives Canada's Get Up and Move Camp.

At Mono Pines Campground, campers will step into a world of investigation, teamwork, and suspense, inspired by the classic game of CLUE. Mystery Day invites campers to become detectives, gathering evidence, solving puzzles, and working together to uncover “who dunit.” From interactive indoor challenges to outdoor clue hunts and problem-solving games, every activity encourages participation, critical thinking, and collaboration.

This is Mystery Day at Mono Pines, where curiosity, teamwork, and imagination lead the way.

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Mystery Day Schedule Location: Mono Pines Campground

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9:45 a.m. – Arrival & Detective Briefing Campers arrive and gather at the “detective headquarters.” Teams are formed, and each group is assigned a detective name or character. Teams receive a “case file” to guide them through the day’s activities.

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10:00 a.m. – Detective Craft & Identity Creation Campers rotate through craft stations to create detective props, such as: Magnifying glasses and notebooks, Detective badges and hats, Clue boards or maps. Teams also create a secret handshake or cheer to build team spirit.

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11:15 a.m. – Clue Hunt & Puzzle Rotation Campers rotate through interactive stations designed to test observation, memory, and teamwork: Indoor clue hunts and riddles, Mystery puzzles and logic games, Secret code challenges, “Who stole the cookie?” role-play scenarios. Points are awarded for problem-solving, collaboration, and teamwork.

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12:15 p.m. – Lunch at Detective HQ Teams eat together in a shaded area. Spirit points are given for cooperation, helping peers, and following camp rules.

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1:00 p.m. – Outdoor Mystery Games Campers head outside to engage in high-energy, detective-themed games such as Suspect Tag, chase games, Clue relay races, and Obstacle course “crime scene” investigations. Activities are inclusive, allowing everyone to participate at their own pace.

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2:00 p.m. – Water Clue Challenge Campers enjoy a refreshing water-based activity that ties into the mystery theme: Sponge toss, “water clues,” Bucket relay, and collect the evidence, team water games require cooperation. Staff supervise and adapt activities to comfort levels and abilities.

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2:45 p.m. – The Final Case Teams work together to solve the ultimate mystery using clues collected throughout the day. Cheering, collaboration, and problem-solving are key to success.

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3:30 p.m. – Detective Showcase & Reflection Campers share their case-solving journey, team chants, and favourite moments. Teams reflect on teamwork, critical thinking, and how they worked together to solve the mystery.

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3:50 p.m. – Mystery Day Closing Ceremony: All campers are recognized for effort, participation, teamwork, and detective spirit. The winning team is celebrated, but every camper leaves proud of their contributions.

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4:00 p.m. – Load the Bus & Head Home Campers leave feeling proud, energized, and inspired after a full day of sleuthing, teamwork, and mystery-filled fun at Mono Pines Campground.