Resources: Intro to Orienteering

Introduction to Orienteering

More than just running

EQUIPMENT :
Flags, Punch Kit, Compasses, School Kits
visit the Canadian O-Store.ca

MAPS:

How to create a basic Orienteering map with Google Earth :to start using Google Earth, simple make a screenshot of the satellite image of your area and add it to MS Word where you can add controls, punch cards etc.
Indoors : use buildings evacuation plan maps
"Easy " Map making Manual: Producing Quick O Maps
If you feel ready to create orienteering maps please send us an email so we can help you out.

ACTIVITIES AND GAMES:

Orienteering Canada's Skills and Development Database : hundreds of activities to support LTAD development.
Orange Marks The Spot: 6 easy to follow lesson plans for ages 6-11y using Google Earth maps.
High school activities: basic concepts of orienteering with googe maps for 12y+ .
Activities and Games for schools from British Orienteering (teaching basic orienteering symbols and techniques).
Orienteering for the young from Orinteering USA
Orienteering Lesson Plans for Middle and High Scools
More ideas for activities : GO4ORINTERRING