Tucson Youth Orienteering Program -- Fall 2025

Orienteering is a treasure hunt-like sport that combines fitness and agility, navigation skills, and teamwork into a fun outdoor adventure. This program will teach spatial awareness through map reading and navigation with the use of active games and exploration; problem solving through hands-on learning opportunities; and cooperative learning through teamwork. Goals of the program include improved map and compass skills, increased fitness, and appreciation of our local desert and parks. Expect to run and hike, exercise your mind and body, and discover new places all around Tucson with other outdoor-loving kids. 

We hope you join us for a fun-filled fall of outdoor adventure! Here's a quick video showcasing orienteering.

What:

Tucson Youth Orienteering Program is a 6-week after-school program for kids aged 9 and above to learn and improve orienteering skills in a fun and accessible manner.  The program is open to all skill and experience levels, including kids who are new to orienteering and those who have prior experience.

When:

Tuesdays 4 pm - 5:15 pm, starting on October 28th, for six weeks (ending December 2nd).

Where:

Various outdoor locations around Tucson, including local parks and forests such as Reid Park, Danny Lopez Park, Fort Lowell Park, and Greasewood Park.

How:

Each week's locations will be sent out to parents ahead of time. We provide all of the necessary equipment and orienteering-focused activities, which will be complemented by games and adventures. Our focus is on fun and inclusivity, and the program is appropriate for kids with any level of orienteering experience. 

The program is free and open to members of Tucson Orienteering Club. You can join the Tucson Orienteering Club on this page. Membership is required for insurance purposes.

Who:

The program is provided by the Tucson Orienteering Club. The program is coached by Cristina Luis and Nicole Traicoff. Cristina brings her experience as a nationally competitive orienteer and longtime youth coach, while Nicole contributes her enthusiasm for outdoor education and many years of involvement in the club.

We hope that each participating family is able to volunteer to help with one session of the program. No orienteering experience necessary! Parents helping out can also participate in the training and learning!

Registration:

Please register by filling out this form. For families with multiple children participating in the program, please complete the form for each child separately.