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Word Challenge Orienteering

Teams use maps to locate specific control points marked with letters to spell assigned words, developing strategic navigation and accurate map marking

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About This Activity

Teams use maps to locate specific control points marked with letters to spell assigned words, developing strategic navigation and accurate map marking

Quick Info

moderate
24
Large outdoor area - minimum 100m x 100m for 26 control placements. Can adapt to smaller spaces with fewer controls.

Equipment Required

Alphabetical control markers (A-Z)

26 markers for full version, or 10-15 for smaller version

Laminated maps of area

1 per team (approximately 8-12 maps)

Whiteboard pens (dry-erase markers)

1 per team plus spares (10-15 total)

Word cards with 4-6 letter words

8-12 different word cards

Clipboards

1 per team (8-12)

Whistle for signals

1

Sun Markers

As needed

Target Areas

As needed

Cards

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Outdoor

Weather

All Weather