We Teach Orienteering
Established 2015
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Navigation Games partners with schools, organizations, families, and volunteers to bring the joy of orienteering to communities of all kinds. Find the path that’s right for you:
Get orienteering into your school with ready-to-use lessons, teacher training, and demo days — grants available to help you start.
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Whether you're a youth program, camp, or community center, we offer fun and active programming tailored to your group's needs.
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Join local events, explore neighborhood games, or book a fun-filled orienteering party for kids of all ages.
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Support our programs through coaching, tech, outreach, or admin help - training provided, no experience needed.
Navigation Games is a non-profit with the mission of creating fun, educational, and active outdoor experiences through the sport of orienteering. We believe orienteering is one of the best ways to not only encourage physical activity for youth, but also to provide opportunities to develop important life skills. We love working with educators to implement orienteering in schools and youth-serving organizations.
Orienteering is a racing sport where participants use a map to find a series of checkpoints. There is no mandatory route, so it’s up to the participants to determine where they need to go and how they are going to get there. While orienteering is a competitive sport, many people take part simply for the joy of being outside and exercising their brains. It’s a fun, healthy, and educational activity for all ages and experience levels!
Community Feedback
We’ve partnered with schools, youth programs, and organizations across Cambridge and beyond to bring the joy of orienteering to thousands of young people. From public schools and after-school programs to health centers and global events, our collaborations help us create meaningful, active learning experiences. Here's what some of our partners and participants have to say.
The team at Navigation Games was nothing short of amazing! Barb, Ethan, and Charlotte provided well-prepared lessons that were both interesting and motivating for our students. During a time when guidelines are constantly changing, Charlotte and Ethan provided both in-person and remote lessons that adhered to COVID-19 safety protocols through engaging lessons that encouraged students to use their physical, mental, and social skills in a fun learning environment. I am so grateful for the orienteering experience that Navigation Sports provided to myself and my students, I highly recommend this program to any school looking to broaden the learning experience of both their students and teachers.
Kristen C., Cambridge Public Schools
We’re proud to work with an incredible network of schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.
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