KID-O has been adapted to be run in schools for students in Foundation – Year 2. Specific activities and information has been collated to share the joy of orienteering with young school students.
KID-O can be run as part of a Sporting Schools program, an initiative of the Australian Sports Commission to help students experience more sports. More information about the Orienteering Sporting Schools program and how to apply for funding can be found on the Orienteering Sporting Schools webpage.
KID-O can also be purchased for your own delivery or you may want to engage one of our coaches to run the program for you.
KID-O is a games-based orienteering program designed for students in Foundation to Year 2. Through engaging, practical activities, students develop foundational navigation, spatial awareness and gross motor skills while building confidence, independence and a positive connection with the natural environment.
Designed specifically for school settings, KID-O provides an accessible introduction to orienteering that supports active learning and encourages students to explore and respect their surroundings.
The program is flexible and easy to deliver, with activities adaptable to different school environments, available equipment and student needs. Classroom teachers, orienteering coaches and Sporting Schools coaches can deliver KID-O without prior orienteering experience.
Orienteering Australia provides online training and resources to support delivery. KID-O also provides a foundation for students to progress into further orienteering opportunities through the Sporting Schools program or orienteering in the community.
Interested in finding out more about KID-O? Contact Bridget, the creator of KID-O and the National KID-O Coordinator.
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