Fish Creek Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Elementary Orienteering

This hands-on program helps students to develop map reading and orienteering skills. There are curriculum connections with math, social studies, physical education and outdoor education. Additional activities enhance student learning about cultural and natural history, human impact and safety outdoors. Students should have basic map reading skills. 

Students will:

  • Learn to read a map and use a compass
  • Navigate to various stations on the orienteering course
  • Engage in activities related to cultural and natural history, and park management
Grade(s): 4-6
Curriculum: Physical Education
Social Studies
Environmental and Outdoor Education
Themes: Map-reading
Navigation
Active, healthy lifestyle
Type: Field Study
Duration: Full-Day
Location: Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre
Fees: $120 per class
Availability: Year-round
Updated: Jan 8, 2026