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SchOOL programs &
​ORANGE MARKS THE SPOT resource Guide


Explore our offerings:
  1.  "TRY IT " programs introduce navigation & map reading 
  2.  Multi-day programs for Phys Ed or Outdoor Education (wilderness navigation credits for high schools) 
  3. Free resource guide and program management tools​ ​
  4. Creation of orienteering maps for schools and parks

​PROGRAM RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ACTIVE COMMUNITIES​
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Orange Marks the Spot( OMS) 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. Each lesson is designed to be approximately 1-1.5 hour in length and has 3 stations (accommodating  up to 20 participants at each station).
  • PHYSICAL LITERACY games,
  • Fun AGILITY stations
  • NAVIGATION & MAP READING ​
Additional resources:
  • How to create a  map? step by step instructions
  • Tutorial video: how to create a google based orienteering map?
  • Orienteering flags and equipment
  • Orienteering for High Schools presentation 
  • Orange Marks the Spot for schools
  • ​​​For more ideas and  games  visit our Resources page.

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 Booking
  • ​​Edmonton: [email protected] 
  • Calgary: [email protected]​
  • Red Deer: ​ [email protected]
  • All other inquiries:  [email protected]
​​In Calgary, Edmonton, Airdrie, Cochrane, Red Deer, and Crowsnest Pass we have many maps and well-developed school programs that are available for booking. In the past 3 years over 20,000 students from over 60 different schools have enjoyed our programs. ​​We can tailor programs to meet your goals for your school or community needs.
If you would like to arrange a session, please contact one of the people at the above e-mail addresses. If your city is not listed, or you just want to get more information, please contact the AOA at [email protected] .
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​  the AGLC Casino fund and our Sponsors to support Orienteering!
  • Home
  • Events
    • Alberta Championships
    • Events Calendar
    • Events / Camps details
  • PROGRAMS
    • Locations >
      • Airdrie
      • Red Deer
      • Calgary & Edmonton area
      • Crowsnest Pass
      • Strathcona Wilderness Centre
      • Cochrane -SOGO
    • Clubs & Organizations
    • Try It !
    • Permanent courses
    • Schools & Communities
    • Team Building & Private Groups
    • Self Guided Adventure >
      • Adventure Maps
  • Safety in Orienteering
    • Participants Safety in Orienteering
    • Guidelines for Organizers
    • Safe Sport Framework
    • Air Quality & Orienteering
    • 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