Luckie's in Baltimore's Power Plant Scene of July 3 Scavenger Hunt to Benefit CASA

Everyone loves a good scavenger hunt, and one that benefits a good cause is even better. If you think you know a bit about Baltimore, test your luck with a Baltimore-based scavenger hunt, billed as an urban adventure, on July 3.

Called the Baltimore Challenge, the scavenger hunt starts and ends at Luckie's Tavern at 10 Market Place (in the Power Plant Live). The hunt begins at 3 p.m., but show up early to pick up (12:45 p.m. as the earliest) your pre-race packet which includes clues, the rac-number bib and a t-shirt. All ages and abilities are welcome to take part.

Teams of two or more will scour the city for clues around the city to solve 12 clues that will lead 4-6 miles from start to finish. You are allowed to use your two legs and public transportation to get you through the course, but no vehicles. The trick is in plotting a course that will take the least amount of time while getting the job done.

A cash prize of $200 is at stake, but that's not why people get involved in scavenger hunts. At the end of the race, participants are invited to an after party event with food, drink and music and more prizes at Luckie's. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including best costume.

Challenge Nation puts on these urban adventures (aka scavenger hunts) in cities across America. Baltimore is one of 10 cities in which the urban scavenger hunts have been planned. In each city, Challenge Nation picks one local charity to benefit.

In Baltimore, proceeds from the event will go to CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Baltimore, http://www.casabalt.org/CasaHome.htm, a nonprofit agency dedicated to helping children caught in the juvenile justice system. CASA deals with abused and neglected children.

You may register up until midnight the night before the race (that is midnight on Friday, July 2). To register, go to the Baltimore site: http://www.challengenation.org/baltimorechallenge/. If you have more questions regarding the scavenger hunt in general, contact Challenge Nation at http://www.challengenation.org/contact/.