Welcome to Scout-O.org
Scout-O.org is the Scout Orienteering section of the New England Orienteering Club.
Here you'll find information on upcoming orienteering events, results and photos from past events, and links to other Scout-O websites.
Scout troops and families are welcome at all New England Orienteering Club (NEOC) events.
- NEOC events are posted in the Schedule menu above.
- Instruction is available at any meet, upon request.
- As a courtesy, please contact the meet director in advance so he/she can prepare for your group.
If you have any questions, see the FAQ page first, then contact Pete Lane.
Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts, Venture Scouts, Webelos Cub Scouts, and other youth groups are invited to a day of adventure where they learn and practice map and compass skills, with the option to work on orienteering-related badge requirements. This event is organized by the all-volunteer, non-profit New England Orienteering Club (NEOC) to introduce youth to map and compass skills and the sport of Orienteering.
| When: | Saturday, April 18, 2020 (approximately 9:30 AM-3:00 PM) |
| Where: | Hale Reservation (80 Carby St, Westwood, MA 02090) |
| Cost: | $7 per person |
| Registration deadline: | March 29, 2020 |
Youth groups (must have at least two adults) will arrive Saturday morning between 9:30 and 11 AM, pick up their packets, and go out on their 1st course (with an instructor, if requested at registration). Youth (and adults) will be able to learn orienteering skills such that they will be able to orienteer through the woods on their own. Additional orienteering courses at 3 different levels will be available to practice orienteering skills, with the last groups going out at 2 PM. You may do as many courses as you wish prior to the courses closing at 3 PM.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: All youth groups must pre register and pre pay ($7.00 per participant) by March 29, 2020.
Register online.
Enrollment limited to 400 participants. Note: This event may fill to capacity before the registration deadline. Early registration encouraged.
Confirmation will be e-mailed with additional information.
All Scouts are invited to a weekend of orienteering. It will be a weekend of outdoor adventure as Webelos, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts and Girl Scouts learn and practice map and compass skills as well as work on orienteering badge requirements.
When: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2020
Where: Nobscot Scout Reservation, Sudbury MA
Saturday's program will be skill development, training and practice. Scouts (and adults) will be able to learn orienteering skills such thay they will be able to compete in Sunday's competition regardless of prior experience. Ample orienteering courses will be available for Scouts to practice their orienteering skills.
For first time orienteers, an experieced instructor from the New England Orienteering Club will be assigned to work with you and your group to help Scouts learn orienteering skills and pass badge requirements.
Sunday's program will be the annual New England Scout Orienteering Championship competition. Scouts (as well as adults) will compete for tropies with other Scouts of the same gender and same rank or age group. First, second, and third place trophies will be awarded for the best in each class.
Additional information and registration will be posted here in August 2020
Coming Scout-Os
| Sat, Apr 18 - NEOC: Spring Scout-O |
| Sat, Oct 24 - NEOC: Nobscot Fall Scout-O |
| Sun, Oct 25 - NEOC: Nobscot Fall Scout-O |
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