KID-O Orienteering Games for Kids!

Come along and have a go at KID-O, a games-based orienteering program for children aged 2-8 years old. (While targeted for younger children, older children are encouraged to have a go)

Developed by Adelaide Hills teacher, artist and orienteering coach Bridget Uppill, KID-O teaches a wide range of skills for life through fun games that help children develop a life-long love of the outdoors and nature.

The day includes 6 different orienteering activities that can be completed within an hour. Activities focus on basic map reading skills, getting out in nature and using gross motor skills. 

Kids will have the opportunity to go on string courses, make contour mountains with playdough and create their own orienteering map. There will even be orienteering mat games for pre-walkers. Activities help to teach map reading, following a course and finding checkpoints - the basics of orienteering, which is a sport for all ages, seasons and fitness levels.

Please note that parents are required to go around each activity with their children. We cannot offer supervision for children at the event.

Bring:

· water bottle

· hat

· sunscreen

· running shoes

· a sense of adventure

When: Arrive any time between 1000 and 1130 and stay for an hour or so to enjoy the experience. We will be packing up at about 1:30pm.

Location: Near the Pavilion at Thorndon Park Reserve, Paradise

Google Map Reference: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qYbm7bcghE6gEXdF7

Bonus Adventures

Two other fun orienteering events will be taking place in the same park at the same time. Why not try them all?

• Choose your own adventure on a Mindful Navigation Discover Orienteering course.

• Challenge your fast-paced decision making at MAZE-O - included free of charge!