THE HUNT 2022


NOTE: The Scheduled Missions Calendar is not a comprehensive list of Missions, but is an outline of the Missions that have a limited time to complete. Use it to plan your HUNT schedule and maximize your fundraising bonus points! More Scheduled Missions may be added in the coming weeks, so check back as we get closer to THE HUNT.


Practice Missions - April 18th-29th

Practice Missions are optional, and allow HUNTers to warm up and practice prior to THE HUNT while they get to know the GooseChase app. No points will be awarded.


Early Bird Missions - April 18th-29th

Early Bird Missions will be on GooseChase prior to the start of THE HUNT. They are eligible for points, and include things like fundraising, recruiting team members to join the HUNT, and stopping by our materials pick-up.


Materials Pick-up

--Wednesday, April 27th 12:00-1:00pm and 4:30-6:00pm

--Thursday, April 28th 12:00-1:00pm

Stop by our office (2059 Atwood Avenue) and pick up your team’s t-shirts. Not only will you receive 20 points, but you’ll also receive some other goodies to help you on THE HUNT.

THE HUNT Begins - Friday, April 30th at 4:00pm

Dozens of Missions will drop this afternoon, with more to come over the next three weeks. Get going and start earning points!


Fundraising Challenge - Fundraising in Fives - Thursday, May 5th

On 5/5 we are all about the 5’s! For every 5 people who donate on May 5th, you can earn 50 bonus points–the sky is the limit! (5 donors= 50 points, 10 donors= 100 points, 15 donors= 150 points, etc.)


Golden Pin Mission #1 - Friday-Sunday, May 6th-8th

These Missions are more challenging–your team will need to solve a clue to find the Golden Pin (it’s a bowling pin!) and earn 50 points. Can’t find the Pin but know you’re in the right spot? Submit a photo from your location and you can still earn partial credit. Golden Pin Missions are available Friday evening to Sunday evening.


Fundraising Partner Day - Basecamp Fitness

Saturday, May 7th

On May 7th attend a class at any of the Basecamp Fitness locations (www.basecampfitness.com) and earn 20 points on THE HUNT. (earn 10 bonus points if you post a photo of your workout and tag Basecamp Fitness on social media). To sign up simply call the studio nearest to you and reserve your spot. All class participants are asked to make a donation (suggested amount $10-$25) as part of their participation in the class. 100% of proceeds will be donated to BBBS! Spots are limited, so book yours today!


Fundraising Challenge - Double-Down Day - Tuesday, May 10th

Standard fundraising points are 25 points for every $100 raised. But on May 10th, we’re doubling down! For every $100 raised on May 10th, you earn 50 points instead of 25. Today is the day to hit your fundraising goals and earn double points! 


BBBS Info Session (Zoom -6-6:30pm) - Learn More about Being a Big - Thursday, May 12th

Join us for a 30-minute virtual information session about being a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple, or Big Family. There’s no obligation to sign-up as a volunteer–just tune in and earn 25 points as you learn more about our program! Can’t attend? Recruit a friend to participate and you can still earn the points!


Golden Pin Mission #2 - Friday-Sunday, May 13th-15th

These Missions are more challenging–your team will need to solve a clue to find the Golden Pin (it’s a bowling pin!) and earn 50 points. Can’t find the Pin but know you’re in the right spot? Submit a photo from your location and you can still earn partial credit. Golden Pin Missions are available Friday evening to Sunday evening.


Fundraising Partner Day - Barre District Madison

Sunday, May 15th 9:30am at Breese Stevens Field

Participate in the Barre class and fundraiser on May 15th at 9:30am at Breese Stevens Field. Take a photo or video of you or your team member participating in the class. The class is free but will accept donations to go toward BBBS! Barre is a fitness routine that blends movements and positions from dance, pliates, yoga, and functional strength training. Its focus is on optimal alignment and posture to improve balance, coordination, stability, strength and overall function. Sign up for class on MINDBODY here.


BBBS Info Session (Zoom -6-6:30pm)
- Learn More about Being a Big - Thursday, May 17th

Join us for a 30-minute virtual information session about being a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple, or Big Family. There’s no obligation to sign-up as a volunteer–just tune in and earn 25 points as you learn more about our program! Can’t attend? Recruit a friend to participate and you can still earn the points!


Fundraising Challenge - Fearless Fundraising - Friday, May 20th

As we enter the home stretch of THE HUNT, we challenge you to be a Fearless Fundraiser with a final fundraising push on social media. You can earn 50 points for posting online, and 10 points for each unique donor who gives on May 20th. Here’s how it works:

1) Share a photo/video of yourself on social media, facing your fears (example: afraid of spiders? Hold a spider in your hand). Be safe, and be brave!

2) Your social media post must also include a link to your fundraising page (or be connected to a Facebook Fundraiser) and should encourage people to donate.

3) Take a screenshot of your post and submit on GooseChase.


Golden Pin Mission #3 - Friday-Sunday, May 20th-22nd

These Missions are more challenging–your team will need to solve a clue to find the Golden Pin (it’s a bowling pin!) and earn 50 points. Can’t find the Pin but know you’re in the right spot? Submit a photo from your location and you can still earn partial credit. Golden Pin Missions are available Friday evening to Sunday evening.


Fundraising Partner Day - The Boneyard featuring Giant Jones 

Sunday, May 22nd from 2:00-6:00pm

The Boneyard is a family friendly dog park and biergarten on Madison's east side (1018 Walsh Rd., Madison, WI 53714). It offers a place of community for dog and beer lovers with an off-leash dog park and on-leash dog friendly bar. Come support BBBS (dog optional!) on May 22nd from 2:00-6:00pm, with a raffle fundraiser and plenty of dog-themed fun. For every pint of Giant Jones beer sold between May 15th-22nd, $1 will be donated back to BBBS. Save time at the door during your first visit with your dog(s) by filling out the electronic waiver in advance at madisonboneyard.com.

This event comes with a few different Missions to earn points:

  • Dog Pose Mission: Pose like a dog with the dog statues at The Boneyard (10 points). This Mission is available May 15th-22nd.

  • Puppy Chow Mission: Snap a photo enjoying some food or a beverage (10 points). 5 bonus points if your photo includes a Giant Jones beer. This Mission is available May 15th-22nd.

  • The Boneyard Mission: GPS check-in at The Boneyard on May 22nd (25 points). This Mission is ONLY AVAILABLE May 22nd.



THE HUNT Ends - Sunday, May 22nd at 8:00pm


THE HUNT Winners Announced - Wednesday, May 25th