Calm Quest is an interactive activation for kids (and kids-at-heart) that invites participants to creatively explore ways to manage stress and big feelings. Designed as a self-directed experience, Calm Quest allows participants to enter at their own pace and follow their curiosity.

Hidden throughout the event space are four Calm Quest sandwich boards. Participants search for each board and complete a simple, guided task. Think of it like a scavenger hunt with a mental wellness twist.

One sandwich board would be the CRATE’s pop-up location/ vendor booth (or if preferred be a scheduled workshop) where the participant has an opportunity to create a functional toy to create their own calm. 

Each sandwich board introduces a different Calm Quest activity, complete with clear, step-by-step instructions that encourage mindful attention, grounding, and self-kindness. 

Activities include:

Rainbow Search
Find objects in your surroundings that match each color of the rainbow to gently focus attention and slow the mind.

5–4–3–2–1 Grounding
Name five things you see, four things you feel, three things you hear, two things you smell, and one thing you taste.

Lazy 8
Trace a Lazy 8 with your finger, starting at the star, while taking slow, steady breaths to support regulation.

Kind 2 U
Explore the power of self-talk by completing the sentence: I am… and practicing words of kindness toward yourself. 

Calm Quest meets participants where they are, using play, movement, and creativity to make emotional regulation approachable, engaging, and fun for all ages.