Orienteering
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|name= Orienteering | |name= Orienteering | ||
|image= 2500c.gif | |image= 2500c.gif | ||
|caption= Orienteering | |caption= Orienteering | ||
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|status= Elective | |status= Elective | ||
|created= 1974 | |created= 1974 | ||
|discontinued= N/A | |discontinued= N/A | ||
|requirements revision= 2004 | |requirements revision= 2004 | ||
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+ | |quote=Orienteering, the use of map and compass to find locations and plan a journey, has been a vital skill for humans for thousands of years. Orienteering is also a recognized sport at the Olympic Games, and thousands of people participate in the sport each year in local clubs and competitions. | ||
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+ | The [[Troop Program Features#Orienteering|Troop Orienteering Monthly Theme]] includes meeting and activity materials.<br> | ||
+ | '''1:''' First aid:''' | ||
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+ | '''3-4: Map & Compass:''' | ||
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+ | '''4c:''' [http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomagmodels/Declination.jsp Online Declination Calculator]<br> | ||
+ | '''6a:''' [http://www.fortnet.org/icd/ International Control Descriptions] An online interactive quiz for learning or reviewing the IOF symbols<br> | ||
+ | '''6ab:''' [http://orienteering.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Control-Descriptions-2004-symbols-only1.pdf 2004 Int'l Specification for Control Descriptions - 17 pages (pdf)]<br> | ||
+ | '''6ab:''' [http://www.floridaorienteering.org/tutorial/symbols.pdf One Page Control Description Cheat Sheet (pdf)] | ||
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+ | * [http://www.orienteering.ca Canadian Orienteering Federation] | ||
+ | * [http://www.orienteering.org Intl. Orienteering Federation] | ||
+ | * [http://www.geocaching.com/ Geocaching.com] | ||
+ | * [http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/supplemental/geocaching/index.html Geocaching to Promote Scouting] | ||
+ | * [http://www.geocities.com/haywoodkb/o-game.html Orienteering Games for the Computer] | ||
+ | * [http://www.iupui.edu/~geni/lsort/schoolyardcompass.doc Schoolyard Compass Game] | ||
+ | * [http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs315058.pdf Scout Skills Orienteering Badge UK] | ||
+ | * [http://www.usgs.gov U.S. Geological Survey] | ||
+ | * [http://www.us.orienteering.org U.S. Orienteering Federation] | ||
+ | * [http://www.aeorienteering.com AE Orienteering] | ||
+ | * [http://www.thecompassstore.com The Compass Store] | ||
+ | * [http://www.orienteeringunlimited.com Orienteering Unlimited] | ||
+ | * [http://orienteer.com Orienteer Website] | ||
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Revision as of 13:08, October 28, 2012

![]() | This is the Orienteering merit badge for Boy Scouts. |
Orienteering merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1974 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 080 | |
Requirements revision: | 2004 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 |
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“ | Orienteering, the use of map and compass to find locations and plan a journey, has been a vital skill for humans for thousands of years. Orienteering is also a recognized sport at the Olympic Games, and thousands of people participate in the sport each year in local clubs and competitions. | ” |
![]() | Orienteering merit badge is required for the National Outdoor Badge for Hiking. |
Orienteering merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
View the change list (history) of these requirements. The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page. |
Notes
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- The BSA Orienteering Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Orienteering as one of your monthly themes.
- Orienteering is a popular summer camp merit badge.
Requirement resources
The Troop Orienteering Monthly Theme includes meeting and activity materials.
1: First aid:
- Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
- See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Annual Health & Medical Record
3-4: Map & Compass:
- REI Videos: Parts of a Compass - Topographic Maps - Map to Compass - Compass to Map - Triangulation - Declination
- REI:Navigation Basics
- Topographical Maps Free US Geological Survey - Topozone.com - Google Satellite, Street, and Terrain Maps
4c: Online Declination Calculator
6a: International Control Descriptions An online interactive quiz for learning or reviewing the IOF symbols
6ab: 2004 Int'l Specification for Control Descriptions - 17 pages (pdf)
6ab: One Page Control Description Cheat Sheet (pdf)
Related awards
Sports-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Canadian Orienteering Federation
- Intl. Orienteering Federation
- Geocaching.com
- Geocaching to Promote Scouting
- Orienteering Games for the Computer
- Schoolyard Compass Game
- Scout Skills Orienteering Badge UK
- U.S. Geological Survey
- U.S. Orienteering Federation
- AE Orienteering
- The Compass Store
- Orienteering Unlimited
- Orienteer Website