Orienteering at Camp Durant
Orienteering Courses at Camp Durant
Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure that teaches Scouts how to navigate using a map and compass. It is a fun and challenging way to build confidence, teamwork, and essential outdoor skills, all core elements of the Scouting experience.
Camp Durant features seven permanent orienteering courses available for Scouts and units to enjoy year round. Each course offers a unique challenge designed for a variety of ages and skill levels, from beginner navigation to more advanced route planning and problem solving.
*Answer Keys: To maintain the challenge and integrity of the courses, answer key documents are accessible by password only. Unit leaders may contact councilcommissioner@ocscouts.org or program@ocscouts.org for the password to access the link below.
How to Participate
- Download Course Materials Below
- Plan Your Adventure: Choose the course(s) that best fit your unit’s skill level and goals.
- Enjoy the Challenge: Whether you’re working on advancement, team-building, or just having fun, these courses are a great way to experience the outdoors and practice navigation.
Why Try Orienteering
- Skill Building: Learn to read maps, use a compass, and make decisions in the field.
- Advancement: Orienteering supports rank advancement and merit badge requirements.
- Adventure: Every course is a new challenge and a chance for Scouts to test themselves.
Beginner Courses
🔴 Course Red
Level: Beginner
Length: 1.35 km (0.87 mi)
Course Red covers SW section of Camp Durant. Find five (5) specified points within the specified time period (recommended time 60 minutes). Scout marks scorecard with pin punch or writes down number and letter on each marker.
⚪ Course White
Level: Beginner
Length: 1.80 km (1.12 mi)
Course White covers the East section of Camp Durant. Find five (5) specified points within the specified time period (recommended time 60 minutes). Scout marks scorecard with pin punch or writes down number and letter on each marker.
🟠 Course Orange
Level: Beginner
Length: 1.90 km (1.18 mi)
Course Orange covers the South section of Camp Durant. This course is accessible for Scouts using an off-road capable wheelchair. Find five (5) specified points within the specified time period (recommended time 90 minutes). Scout marks scorecard with pin punch or writes down number and letter on each marker.
🔵 Course Blue
Level: Advanced Beginner
Length: 1.50 km (0.93 mi)
Course Blue covers the central section of Camp Durant. Find five (5) specified points within the specified time period (recommended time 60 minutes). Scout marks scorecard with pin punch or writes down number and letter on each marker.
🟡 Course Yellow
Level: Advanced Beginner
Length: 2.60 km (1.62 m)
Course Yellow covers the central section of Camp Durant. Find five (5) specified points within the specified time period (recommended time 75 minutes). Scout marks scorecard with pin punch or writes down number and letter on each marker.
Intermediate Courses
🟢 Course Green
Level: Intermediate
Length: 2.75 km (1.71 mi)
Course Green covers the entirety of Camp Durant. Find six (6) specified points within the specified time period (recommended time 90 minutes). Scout marks scorecard with pin punch or writes down number and letter on each marker.
⚫ Course Black
Level: Intermediate
Length: varies
Course Black covers the entirety of Camp Durant. Each point has a point score identified on scorecard. Scout elects to find as many points as possible within the specified time period (recommended time 90 minutes) to achieve highest possible score. Scout marks scorecard with pin punch or writes down the number on each marker. Unit may elect to impose a time “penalty” for Scouts returning outside the specified time period.