Blindfold Compass Walk

FESCH.TV INFORMIERT:

– Materials: for each of four patrols, a numbered stake, a compass, a large paper bag, and a large playing area or field
– Method: In the center of a large area, set each patrol’s stake in the ground about 10 feet apart. One Scout from each patrol stands at their patrol’s stake. A Scout from one patrol sets their compass between 20 and 80º; a Scout from another patrol, between 100 and 170º; a Scout from another patrol, between 190 and 260º; and a Scout from another patrol, between 280 and 350º. A paper bag is then placed over the head of each Scout, permitting them to see only the ground and the compass in their hand. Each Scout turns themself around three times, then follows the bearing on their compass for 50 steps. They then turn around and follow the bearing back (orienting the direction of travel arrow toward themself instead of away) for 45 steps.
– Scoring: Only Scouts within 5 steps of their stake, score.
– Variation: Line Scouts up a short distance apart facing the same bearing and carry out the same procedure.