Witches vs Zombies HalloweenLitter Hunt
Download our Witches vs Zombies Halloween Litter Hunt and get ready for a spooky team challenge that combines litter picking, teamwork and a little friendly competition.
The Witches and Zombies are battling to clean up the area! Work together with your team to collect as much litter as possible before time runs out. Split into teams 'Witches vs Zombies' and see which team can collect the most litter.
Fancy dress is optional, but witches, zombies and spooky costumes are encouraged!
What Is the Witches vs Zombies Halloween Litter Hunt?
Our Witches vs Zombies Halloween Litter Hunt is a fun and interactive way to bring people together while helping to clean up a local area.
Players are split into two teams: Witches and Zombies. Once the timer starts, each team spreads out across the agreed activity area and works together to collect as much litter as possible.
When the time is up, everyone returns to their team’s collection point and the litter is counted. The team that collects the most litter wins!
It's a simple way to turn a litter pick into a fun Halloween activity while encouraging teamwork and care for the local environment.
How to Play
Before the hunt begins, divide everyone into two teams: Witches vs Zombies.
Choose an agreed activity area and decide how long the litter hunt will last. You can adjust the time to suit your group and location.
When everyone is ready:
- Start the timer and send both teams out to collect litter.
- Work together to collect as much litter as possible before time runs out.
- Stay within the agreed activity area throughout the hunt.
- Bring all collected litter back to your team's collection point when the timer ends.
- Count the litter collected by each team.
- Declare the winner — the team with the most litter collected wins!
Remember that the aim isn't just to win. The real victory is leaving the area cleaner and safer for everyone.
Take a Before & After Picture
Don't forget to capture your grot spot transformation!
Before the litter hunt begins, take a photograph of the area you're about to clean. Once the activity is finished, take another photograph from the same or a similar position.
Comparing the before and after pictures is a great way to show the difference your teams have made.
You can share your transformation with your group, school, community or organisation and celebrate the positive impact of your Halloween litter hunt.
Litter-Picking Safety
Halloween costumes and competition can make the activity exciting, but safety always comes first.
Only collect litter that is safe to pick up. Never touch anything sharp, dangerous, hazardous or that you are unsure about.
Remember to:
- Use gloves or litter pickers where provided.
- Only collect litter that is safe to handle.
- Stay within the agreed activity area.
- Follow the instructions of the activity leader or organiser.
- Work together and look out for one another.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after completing the litter-pick.
- If you find something that looks dangerous or unsafe, leave it where it is and tell the activity organiser.
Work as a Team
The Witches and Zombies may be competing against each other, but teamwork is at the heart of the challenge.
Encourage everyone to work together, look out for each other and make sure everyone has a role to play. You could even give teams spooky names, create Halloween-themed team chants or award prizes for the best fancy dress.
Most importantly, remember that every piece of litter collected is one less piece of rubbish left in the environment.
Bring Everyone Together
When the timer runs out, bring everyone back together for the final part of the challenge. You could finish your Witches vs Zombies Halloween Litter Hunt with:
- A group photograph.
- A count of the litter collected by each team.
- A before and after photograph showing your grot spot transformation.
- A presentation of certificates or prizes.
- A spooky drink or Halloween snack.
- A celebration of the difference everyone has made.
Whether the Witches or Zombies win, everyone can celebrate a cleaner local area.
Suitable for All Ages
The Witches vs Zombies Halloween Litter Hunt can be adapted for families, schools, youth groups, community groups, workplaces, clubs and other organisations.
You can make the activity as competitive or relaxed as you like. Change the length of the challenge, choose different team names or add Halloween-themed prizes and activities to suit your group.
Fancy dress is optional, but dressing up as witches, zombies or other spooky characters can make the event even more memorable.
This activity is ideal for:
- Halloween family activities.
- School and youth group events.
- Community litter picks.
- Eco clubs and environmental projects.
- Scouts, Guides and youth organisations.
- Workplace volunteering days.
- Holiday clubs and community groups.
- Halloween parties with an environmental twist.
Ready for the Halloween Litter Hunt?
Gather your Witches and Zombies, choose your activity area, set the timer and get ready for a spooky litter-picking challenge.
Remember to take your before picture, collect as much safe litter as you can, take your after picture and celebrate your grot spot transformation.
Turn your Halloween litter pick into a fun team challenge and help make your local area cleaner, safer and better for everyone.