Medway SSG Orienteering Event. Healthy Me - Team Work

Medway SSG Orienteering Event: Healthy Me - Team Work is a practical outdoor challenge for Year 8 pupils, designed to develop navigation, fitness and collaborative skills. Held at Capstone Farm Country Park, the event brings small teams together to tackle orienteering courses that encourage map reading, route choice and clear communication under timed conditions. Teams are made up of four pupils, which emphasises teamwork and shared decision making as students move around varied terrain.

Participants will put their compass and map skills into practice while building confidence in an outdoor setting. The format rewards problem solving and cooperation, with pupils learning to plan routes, support one another and adapt to changing conditions. As well as physical activity, the event promotes resilience and practical field skills that complement classroom learning.

This event is particularly suitable for schools seeking an engaging team activity that combines health and fitness with outdoor education. Teachers and organisers can enter Year 8 teams of four via the event listing. Whether pupils are new to orienteering or already have experience, the Healthy Me - Team Work event at Capstone Farm Country Park offers a well-structured opportunity to learn, compete and enjoy time outdoors.