Level 1
Introductory Activities

Explore and Find

Boundary Run: Learn about safety and limits to the area of play

Gathering: Return to the teacher on a signal

Explore and Find: Find checkpoints within a defined boundary

Animal-O: Use a clue sheet to find checkpoints in order

Communicate Location

Symbol-O: Understand map symbols and the features they represent

Clothespin-O: Find checkpoints within a defined boundary

String-O, Tarzan-O: 

Simple Maps

Isometric Drawing-O: Use an isometric map to find checkpoints

Maze-O: Navigate through a maze to visit a series of checkpoints

Grid-O: Navigate through a grid using a map

Geometric-O: Use a simple map to do progressively harder courses

Geometric Symbol-O: 

Basketball-O: Use a map of a basketball court to visit checkpoints in order

Tabletop-O: Text

Map Maker: Learn how to relate a map to the surroundings

Warmup and Teambuilding

Teambuilding Activities: SF version (standalone or time fillers; generally not orienteering specific, but they develop cooperation and listening skills that are helpful in learning orienteering)

Warmup Games: SF version (fun physical activity; many involve movement and thinking, just like orienteering)