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

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​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.

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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 Booking

• ​​Edmonton: schoolsorienteeringyeg@gmail.com 
• Calgary: schools@orienteeringcalgary.ca​
• Red Deer: ​ lisatough@gmail.com
• All other inquiries:  info@orienteeringalberta.ca

​​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 info@orienteeringalberta.ca .