COURSE DESCRIPTION

Any outdoor activity we participate in requires navigation. A simple day hike, exploring a new forest, walking through a city. Our Navigation Course will teach the fundamentals of direction and travel and then progress to more advanced skills such as utilizing maps, route planning, and how to use a compass to its maximum potential. 

FIELD AND CLASSWORK

• Navigation Basics
• Compass Use
• Bearing and Direction
• Route Planning
• Map Reading
• Terrain Association
• Map Creation
• Traveling in a Woodland Environment
• Overview of Survival Skills

REQUIRED KIT

• Suunto MCB Compass
• Notepad
• Pencil
• Water Bottle

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• LEVEL OF PHYSICALITY: 5 of 10

Students will move around the school property throughout the day at a moderate pace. 

• Students will be permitted to camp on-site between Day 1 and Day 2 of the course, but it is not mandatory. 
• PortaJohn Bathrooms are available on-site 
• Students will have access to their vehicles during class. 
• We suggest packing nonperishable foods/snacks for the day - convenient during break times. 
• Please bring 1-2 gallons of water to stay hydrated.

PREREQUISITES

None