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)

Walk 5 paces to the North.

Walk 10 paces to the West.

Walk 20 paces to the South

Walk 15 paces to the East

Walk 15 paces to the North

Walk 5 paces to the West.

Course  #2:  More Advanced (Using Bearings)

Take a bearing of 90 degrees.

Walk 20 paces in that direction.

Take a bearing of 225 degrees.

Walk 28 paces in that direction.

Take a bearing of 315 degrees.

Walk 28 paces in that direction.

Take a bearing of 45 degrees.

Walk 28 paces in that direction.

Take a bearing of 180 degrees.

Walk 20 paces in that direction.

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