The beginners orienteering course is made up of 10 blue markers. Each marker is numbered and also contains a symbol. The students use laminated maps (10 are available) of the grounds with the position of the markers indicated.
They then use the map to orientate themselves to find the markers within the lodge grounds. Once they have found each marker, they note down the code shown on it.
When they have found all of the markers, they return to the lodge and decode the symbols they have found, using a decode board in the lodge. This then spells out a word associated with the area.

Note: None of the orienteering courses use compasses, as we trying to encourage enjoyment of the sport. The courses focus on map reading and orientating. There are a set of ten compasses available if required.

The advanced orienteering course is made up of 10 orange markers (shown on the right). Each marker is numbered and is connected to a uniquely coded orienteering clipper.The students use laminated maps (10 are available) of the grounds with the position of the markers indicated. They also require a sheet of paper to clip when each marker is found.
They then use the map to orientate themselves to find the markers within the lodge grounds. Once they have found each marker, they clip their piece of paper.
When they have found all of the markers, they return to the lodge and check their clippings are correct, using the answer sheet in the lodge.

Note: None of the orienteering courses use compasses, as we trying to encourage enjoyment of the sport. The courses focus on map reading and orientating. There are a set of ten compasses available if required.