Winterberry Workshops: Orienteering with Mr. Harmon

Orienteering is a sport where you use a map (and sometimes a compass) to navigate through a series of checkpoints. It is a wonderful activity for all ages, challenging body and mind, as well as building valuable life skills. Join Art Harmon, Winterberry parent and longtime member of the Arctic Orienteering Club, for a workshop that will introduce you to the sport. 

 

*All ages welcome—optimal for 2nd grade and up

*Parent/adult MUST accompany any children 

*Dress for the weather—make sure you have comfortable footwear for walking/running

*Please RSVP to winterberryworkshops@gmail.com  so we can be sure to have enough materials for everyone.

 

Schedule:

Classroom Time (45 minutes to 1 hour)—I will introduce 5 skills every navigator should know and familiarize you with the specialized maps we use to orienteer.

 

Outdoor Time (30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on stamina and interest)—We will use the balance of our time in the woods and on the trails to the west of the school trying several practice courses in small groups at your own pace.