Map, Compass, and Survival
This type of course is offered once a month, from April to September, in the town of Westminster, MA (north central Massachusetts).
Location | Date & Time | Status |
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Westminster Public Safety Building 7 South Street Westminster Driving directions |
Memorial Day weekend Sunday May 26 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
WAITLIST Call 508-389-7830 |
Westminster Public Safety Building 7 South Street Westminster Driving directions |
Saturday June 15 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
WAITLIST Call 508-389-7830 |
Westminster Public Safety Building 7 South Street Westminster Driving directions |
Saturday July 13 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
WAITLIST Call 508-389-7830 |
Westminster Public Safety Building 7 South Street Westminster Driving directions |
Saturday August 17 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
WAITLIST Call 508-389-7830 |
Westminster Public Safety Building 7 South Street Westminster Driving directions |
Saturday September 14 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
WAITLIST Call 508-389-7830 |
This 10-hour course includes instruction on the use of a compass and topographical map for land navigation, as well as a short segment on wilderness survival. Students will spend several hours outside in the woods practicing map and compass skills.
We recommend wearing comfortable footwear (i.e., hiking or running shoes), long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and bright outer clothing. Students should also bring insect repellent, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, and water.
Classes are held rain or shine.
Additional opportunities -
- The New England Orienteering Club (NEOC): Check out their Events and their Beginner's Corner to get started.
- Orienteering USA: Offers resources, training, access to permanent orienteering courses in Andover and Newton, and information about club activities for those who wish to be more involved in orienteering.
- Up North Orienteers (UNO)
- MassWildlife's Learn to Hunt Program: Offers scouting tips by species (with videos) as well as additional opportunities to learn in-person and virtually.
- Many sporting good retailers, outdoor outfitters, sporting/gun clubs, and outdoor clubs offer map and compass classes throughout the year.
Black Powder (Muzzleloader) Education
There are no Black Powder (Muzzleloader) Education courses currently available. This type of course is only offered when resources allow (once or twice each year).
Students will receive information on muzzleloading equipment, the safe handling of muzzleloaders and ammunition, and muzzleloader hunting laws.
Completion of Black Powder (Muzzleloader) Education does NOT qualify a first-time hunter for a hunting or sporting license.
Waterfowl Identification and Hunting
There are no Waterfowl ID & Hunting courses currently available. This type of course is offered when resources allow (once or twice each year).
Waterfowl ID and Hunting teaches the identification of waterfowl with an emphasis on ducks in flight. It includes fall and winter plumage and the size, shape, and flight characteristics of birds, as well as hunting laws and safety.
Resources -
Contact for Additional hunter education courses
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Open M-F from 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Open M-F from 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.