After starting an educational product business, Nylah Nailed It, seven months ago, Kiara Somner is now adding scavenger hunts to her offerings.

She and her four-year-old daughter Nylah Bassett, held their first scavenger hunt in St George’s last week.

“Initially I had plans to focus on creating and expanding my inventory, and that will still happen,” Ms Somner said. “But I saw a need in the community and decided to pursue a new idea first. I needed to disguise a history class, otherwise kids would not have been keen in participating.”

She decided to start in St George’s because that is where Bermuda’s history began.

The idea for the scavenger hunt came from Nylah.

“Nylah is the idea generator,” Ms Somner said. “I simply execute. I often joke that I’m her employee.”

Several St George’s businesses sponsored the event including Pedego Electric Bikes Bermuda, Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio, Yo Cherry, Strykz Bowling Lounge, Xtreme Sports Fun Zone, Gold Point Archery, Double Dip Express, Royalty Bermuda and Bermuda General Agency.

“Without these sponsors, the scavenger hunt would not have been what it was,” Ms Somner said.

Prizes were awarded based on accuracy and time it took teams to complete the hunt.

Cameron Camara, from the team Sir Somers’ Seekers said: “The scavenger hunt was nice and fun. Sir Somers’ Seekers came out victorious because we may not have been the fastest, but slow and steady always wins the race.”

More than 20 teams of three or four took part in the event, with one of the groups celebrating a birthday.

“It was exciting seeing all the people,” Nylah said. “But I couldn’t do the hunt because I knew the answers.”

Teams were given instructions, and with gadgets and clues, teams navigated through the old town in search of answers.

“The town square was packed with children researching and entering buildings they wouldn’t otherwise have gone into,” Ms Somner said. “They were able to learn Bermuda's history with smiles, laughter and through play.”

Ms Somner and her daughter are passionate about creating experiences that promote education about Bermuda.

“These sorts of events build up communities and bring about a sense of unity and national pride,” Ms Somner said.

The feedback was positive, and Ms Somner is hoping to hold a second scavenger hunt in February.

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