Map Cricket
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Description
A quick and fun activity to teach Scouts to locate grid references fast, learn symbols. It is also worked in as a team activity, so shouting lots of encouragement.
Resources
Maps:
- Dartmore o/s map number 28 explorer map, OR
- South London OS Explorer Map 161
Instructions
Usually done as a team relay race. 1 or 2 maps are placed at the end of the hall. When the whistle sounds the Leader will call out either a grid ref. No. on that map which the Scout has to locate or a map symbol will be called out. Once found a supervising Explorer or Leader will verify. the Scout then runs back to the patrol and sits down, 1st Patrol to complete the challenge and sit down neatly wins
Tags
- game
- maps
Badge Links
- Navigator - 4 compass points
- Navigator - 4-figure reference
- Navigator - 6-figure reference
- Navigator - 6-figure reference
- Navigator - 8 compass points
- Navigator - Key
- Navigator - Use map
- Teamwork - Examples