Compass & Map Relay Game

This Game is meant for Scouts BSA.

For each patrol: compass, map, pencil, 8-12 index cards.

On each index card write the names of 2 towns or easily identified features of the map. Copy these cards for each patrol.

practice map reading, orienting a compass.

Patrols line up single file.
Place the cards and pencil for each patrol about 20 feet away from the start line.
Give a compass and map to each patrol leader.
On 'Go' signal, patrol leader will run out and pick a card. Locate the two points on the map and plot a bearing from the first point to the second. Write the patrol name and bearing on the card and take it to the judge. Run back to hand the compass and map to the next scout in line.
Repeat for each scout.