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Sep
6
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2025
Discover Orienteering @ Houghton’s Pond with Navigation Games! @ Houghton's Pond
Sep 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Ready for an outdoor adventure? Join Navigation Games for an exciting Introduction to Orienteering at beautiful Houghton’s Pond! This fun, all-ages activity invites you to learn the basics of orienteering—an outdoor navigation sport where you use a map and compass to find checkpoints in the landscape.

Come anytime between 10AM and 2PM to:

  • Learn how to read a map and use a compass

  • Explore the woods and fields on a beginner-friendly orienteering course

  • Get guidance from expert staff and friendly volunteers

  • Use our provided maps, compasses, and instructions—no experience needed!

Kid-Friendly Fun!
Young adventurers can enjoy special gamified activities in the open field behind the Visitor Center. They’ll search for animal markers, follow a simple map, and build key navigation skills while having a blast.

This free event is perfect for families, first-timers, and anyone who loves the outdoors. Come get active, learn something new, and enjoy nature in a whole new way!

Link to Suggested Donation.

Please Note:
There are two separate waivers included in this form:

  1. One for Friends of the Blue Hills

  2. One for Navigation Games

Be sure to read and acknowledge both waivers before submitting the form.

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