orienteering:
A cross-country race in which competitors use a map and compass to find their way through unfamiliar territory.
February/March we will be working on the orienteering Merit badge.
This is a great merit badge that will hone your skills of navigation
with a compass.
Here are some excellent resources to get you started:
IOF Control Description Handbook
Orienteering Requirements
Orienteering Workbook
Inexpensive $10 compass from amazon
Orienteering Symbols:
Otay Lake proposed orienteering course:
