Navigate, Explore, Empower: Your Guide to Orienteering at Camp
Recommended Audience
Type of Course
Core Competency
Cost
ACA member: $19
ACA nonmember: $39
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Explore the fundamentals of orienteering
Orienteering is a physically active learning experience that develops map navigation skills. In this on-demand course, you will learn how to incorporate progressive orienteering lessons into your camp to help kids observe and experience the environment, develop spatial reasoning, practice critical thinking, and gain confidence in navigating both familiar and new places.
Watch on your own time and pace, and you’ll come away with activity plans and with the knowledge of how to get an orienteering map made of your camp.
Barb Bryant is the founder and President of Navigation Games. She has been collaborating with educators to bring orienteering-based education to youth since 2004. Barb believes that getting kids running around with maps builds critical thinking, teamwork skills, confidence in unfamiliar situations, and an appreciation for the natural environment.
You’ll explore the fundamentals of orienteering, learn to teach a progression of map and navigation skills, and gain practical steps for getting a custom map made for your camp. You’ll also walk away with clear guidance on how to launch a fun, engaging orienteering program that builds confidence, problem-solving, and outdoor skills for campers of all ages. You’ll come away with activity plans and with the knowledge of how to get an orienteering map made of your camp.
How do I become a member to save on this (and future) purchase?
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How do I purchase access for more than one person?
At checkout, use the quantity drop-down menu to select the number of enrollments your team needs. Purchase 10 or more and you’ll unlock a 75 percent discount; big savings with bigger impact for your team!
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