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Given a set of coordinates, a map of the area and a compass, could you and a team make your way to a series of checkpoints (called controls) and then to a finish point? Orienteering is a fun activity to do with friends. You can work as a team or compete against one another by racing while making your way through the controls. It’s a fantastic way to get some exercise while exerting brain power and having heaps of fun!
Is there already an established orienteering area where competitions are held?
What equipment will you need? Consider weather conditions and the terrain type in the area for the adventure.
Do
Go out with your team and enjoy your orienteering adventure!
Review
What do you know now that you did not know before?
How did you feel before, during and after this adventure?
If you chose to compete against one another, how did the race aspect change the adventure?
If you were to try orienteering again, what would you do differently?
How did you work with others as a team on this adventure?
Keep it Simple
As much as you might be tempted to rush into this activity, you’ll have more fun if you know what you’re doing! Spend some time practicing with a map and compass before starting this activity. https://www.scouts.ca/activity-finder/map-and-compass.html
Take it Further
Learn more about another navigation tool – a GPS! Learn how to use a GPS and see how it compares to using a map and compass. What are the pros and cons? https://www.scouts.ca/activity-finder/gps.html
