Several clues for each child. At starting point each child gets a handwriten clue. This will take them to their next clue. Do this as many times as you wish with the final clue leading them to their treasure bag. Use empty diaper wipe containers, decorated to look like treasure chests.
Kids try to find the items listed around the neighborhood.
Use cardboard fish with paper clips, stick poles with string and magnet. Three legged races. Spray paint small rocks to make the gold. Give each child a handmade 'nugget' bag made from black cloth. When the shark catches a sailor he becomes a shark too and tries to catch sailors.