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​ORANGE MARKS THE SPOT
​OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM

We have four options for the schools and communities:
  1.   "TRY IT " programs introducing navigation & map reading
  2.  Multi-day residency programs for Outdoor Education or PE 
  3. How to start your Outdoor Adventure community program
  4. Free resource guide and program management tools
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Free resource guide:
Orange Marks the Spot is designed to introduce kids ages 6-12y to basic navigation, map reading and fun agility-based activities using orienteering as a tool. The Alberta Orienteering Association and the Be Fit For Life Network have partnered to create this resource with 6 lesson plans which can be implemented in schools or outdoor program settings.
​PROGRAM RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ACTIVE COMMUNITIES​
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TO DOWNLOAD THE LESSON PLAN: Click on the picture above
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A fun way to introduce outdoor adventure & orienteering skills to participants aged 5-12 years! We partnerd with  the Be Fit For Life Network  to create this new resource! There are 6 lesson plans that are designed for use in a variety of settings, including school, recreation, sport and community programs. Each lesson is designed to be approximately 1-1.5 hour in length and has 3 stations. 
Each one hour session includes 3 stations: 
  • PHYSICAL LITERACY games,
  • Fun AGILITY stations
  • NAVIGATION & MAP READING 
Each station can accommodate up to 20 participants so total of participants in an hour lesson is up to 60 students.
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​​For more ideas, games and  how to create your map and equipment visit our Resources page.
  • How to create a  map? pdf
  • Tutorial video: how to create a google based orinteering map?
  • Orienteering flags and equipment
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Teachers  feedback:
"I just wanted to pass on a HUGE thank you for the free Orange Marks the Spot resource...it is AWESOME!! 
 I am an elementary P.E. teacher and orienteering is something I have always wanted to teach. That said, there's always a lot on the go. Your resource helped simplify things for me and I am now maybe your biggest fan! 
 Since using the resource with my students for over a month, we have also went orienteering with my 3 year old son and plan to continue to do so as a family. As part of a comprehensive school health initiative, I also helped lead my schools professional learning yesterday and had our staff outside orienteering at -15...it was a blast! 

Lead PE Teacher/Heloise Lorimer School
  • Letter of recomendation-Westmount Charter School
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​School Programs
 
In  Calgary, Edmonton, Airdrie, 
Cochrane and Red Deer area well developed,  school programs are available for booking. In the past 3 years  over 15,000 students from over 60 different schools enjoyed our programs. ​​We offer  flexible implementation  and customize the programs for the school & community needs.
​Please contact  the emails below if  you would like to arrange a session:
  • ​Edmonton: schoolsorienteeringyeg@gmail.com 
  • Calgary: ​info@sogoadventurerunning.com
  • Red Deer: ​ lisatough@gmail.com
  • Outreach locations:  info@orienteeringalberta.ca​​
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Thank you to the Government of Alberta
​  the AGLC Casino fund and our Sponsors to support Orienteering!
  • Home
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Events / Camps details
  • PROGRAMS
    • Kids, Youth & Inclusion Programs >
      • Airdrie
      • Red Deer
      • Calgary & Edmonton area
    • Clubs & Organizations
    • Try It !
    • Schools & Communities
    • Team Building & Private Groups
    • Self Guided Adventure >
      • Adventure Maps
  • Safety in Orienteering
    • Guidelines for Organizers
    • Safe Sport Framework
    • Concussion in Sports
  • Resources: Intro to Orienteering
  • For participants
    • Membership
    • Volunteers
    • Athletes
    • Coaches & Officials
    • Mapping
    • Workshops
    • Race Results
  • About / Contact
    • AOA Policies & Grants
    • AGM Meetings
    • Newsletters