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Safe, fun family treasure hunts and more!
This way, Matey!
Captain Evie and First Mate Sawyer
Ahoy, Matey! Welcome to HoCo Pirate Adventures!
First and foremost, please join our crew on Facebook! This is where all the information will be put out for hunts and other activities!
Every month, a roughly 1-mile path somewhere in Howard County, Maryland transforms into a trail of clues left by Captain Evie and First Mate Sawyer - the most cunning pirates on the high seas - and leads to adventure and treasure for kids of all ages!
You start with a print-it-yourself mission and map, and end with treasure and memories that will last a lifetime! Just follow the directions on the map, look for the clues hidden along the trail, use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to decipher the codes, and end at a secret treasure chest! We provide two levels of clues - one for the little mates who swab the deck (ages 3-7) and those who square the sails and trim the sheets (ages 8 and over).
The trail is available for approximately 10 days every month, April through December. You can go on the hunt at any time during daylight hours while the hunt is open - no reservations or time slots! We strongly encourage dressing in your favorite pirate costumes or HoCo Pirate Adventures gear and taking lots of photos to share on our Facebook page.
Thanks for stopping by. May you have fair winds and following seas!
We are a 501c3 non-profit organization and donate to a local, Howard County charity or organization every month! #PiratesGiveBack
EIN: 87-1566910
HOCO PIRATE ADVENTURES EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
Please read and be certain you understand the implications of agreeing.
Express Assumption of Risk Associated with Recreational Activities
Participation in HoCo Pirate Adventures events (hereinafter the “Activity”) may require that I and/my dependent engage in strenuous physical activity. This creates possible risks, dangers, and hazards, including the risk of severe or fatal injury to myself or others. I hereby affirm and acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the inherent hazards and risks to myself and/or my dependents associated with the recreational activity described as, but not limited to the Activity in which I am about to engage. I express, willing, and voluntarily assume full responsibility for all risks of any and every kind involved with or arising from my, others, and/or my minor child(ren)’s participation in activities with HoCo Pirate Adventures. Inherent hazards and risks include, but are not limited to:
AFTER OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY INFORM MYSELF ABOUT THE HUNT, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME AND ACCEPTS ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN AND ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND ALL RISKS OF ALL NATURE FOR MY PARTICIPATION IN THE HUNT.
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, and Indemnity Agreement
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the activity described above and related activities, I hereby agree, acknowledge, and appreciate that:
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP LEGAL RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO IT, AND AGREE TO IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT INDUCEMENT. I REPRESENT THAT I AM OVER 18 AND LEGALLY COMPETENT TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY MINOR CHILD(REN), WHICH SHALL BE A BINDING COMMITMENT.
I, the parent/guardian of a child/children that are going to participate in the Activity, have read through this waiver and all its terms, and I hereby give my approval to this child’s participation in the Activity. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to my child’s participation in HoCo Pirate Treasure Hunt and I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the Administrators, as defined above, for any injury to my child and from any and all claims, causes of actions, obligations, lawsuits, charges, complaints, controversies, covenants, agreements, promises, damages, costs, expenses, responsibilities, of whatsoever kind, nature or description, whether, direct or indirect, in law or in equity, in contract or in tort, or otherwise, whether known or unknown, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of or connected with my child’s participation in the Activity. I consent to the foregoing and grant permission for him/her to participate in the Activity. I acknowledge I have carefully read, accepted, and agreed to the terms on this Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Express Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement, and know and understand its contents and agree to the same on my free act and deed.
I understand that by clicking the “I agree with Terms & Conditions” checkbox on the hocopirateadventures.com website checkout page, an action which is required to complete the transaction and receive the product, I agree to all of the above for myself and all adults/children that participate in the Activity in any way as a result of my action obtaining the Activity from the releasees.
The best way to get started is to join our Facebook Group - all the information and announcements will be put out there! As a bonus, we have an amazing community of people that are happy to help new crew members!
Get the "How To Do A HoCo Pirate Treasure Hunt!" guide in the store for all the nitty-gritty details on the hunts.
Please help support the treasure hunts! There are several ways to make sure these hunts stay great:
Invite all of your friends, family, and neighbors to our Facebook Group or share our Facebook Page with them!
Give us five stars and a glowing review on Google!
When buying the monthly hunt, choose the "Pay What You Want" option and give a few extra dollars to keep the treasure chest full!
Send us treasure from our Amazon Wishlist or Oriental Trading Company Wishlist: We keep the list updated throughout the year to reflect special events and holidays. You can suggest new items in the Facebook group too!
Donate via PayPal: Always helpful and always appreciated!
Purchases and Tips: The store on this site sells the monthly hunts, "Anytime Adventures", and HoCo Pirate Adventures merchandise (Booty!). On some items you can “Pay What You Want” for any amount! (Tips keep ya from havin' to walk the plank!)
HOCO Pirate Treasure hunts provided a safe, fun, and educational adventure outside! Our kids (ages 6.5 and 3.5 now) LOVED doing this last spring, summer, and fall. With different levels of difficulty, both kids could actively participate! They’re anxiously awaiting the next hunt!
The Pirate Treasure Hunts are well thought out and so much fun, even for me the parent! From the Facebook group, to the printable map, the actual hunt and treasure box with prizes at the end. Each treasure hunt is in a different location, so every hunt is new and different from the last. We are so lucky to be apart of Captain Evie’s crew and look forward to all the adventures to come!!
Capt. Evie’s treasure hunts have been a highlight of the pandemic! We have thoroughly enjoyed exploring new pathways and parks in the county as we follow the clues. The Fuchs family does an amazing job finding routes with fun landmarks and sights along the way. Each month, they have introduced new and creative ideas to keep it fresh. They do this in their spare time and for the benefit of the community — they are the true treasure!