Navigation Games is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that partners with schools and youth programs to develop, share, and deliver map-based, outdoor experiential education for children of all abilities. They promote active learning through orienteering, helping children develop navigation skills, life skills, and a connection to nature. 

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Navigation Games Resources

Below are several resources that can be accessed and used within your organization at any time!

  • Orienteering Games and Lessons — Explore a summer camp orienteering progression that develops navigation, map-reading, and teamwork through engaging, skill-building activities.
  • Why Orienteering is Awesome — Discover the benefits of orienteering for youth, including teamwork, resilience, spatial awareness, and active, outdoor learning experiences.
  • Notes on Scientific literature related to orienteering — Want to know more? This web page provides key research and literature on orienteering from around the world, highlighting trends, teaching approaches, and the evolution of navigation education. 

In addition to the above, Navigation Games offers a variety of resources from Curricula, Blogs, and more!

Navigation Games also shares some additional resources from external organizations to help camps "navigate" obtaining resources, grants, and equipment as they begin their orienteering journey.