Closed Course
Thanks very much to Bev Spillane, who shared this game with me!
Equipment: Per team (2-3 girls), one compass, one place marker, one list of directions.
Play in a large area such as a schoolyard. Scatter the teams around so each team starts at a different point. Have the teams mark their starting point with a beanbag, backpack, or other marker. (Gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins are a popular option!) From their starting point, teams follow a set of bearings and distances. If they do it correctly, they should finish at the same point where they started.
Course #1: Simple (Cardinal Points Only)
Course #2: More Advanced (Using Bearings)