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GPS in Orienteering
Discover the thrill of GPS-based orienteering! π§β¨ Navigate your way through nature or urban landscapes with precision and fun. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a curious beginner, find your route, track your progress, and conquer the terrain! ππ± Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Find More here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGxq8mjtIcr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Apr 301 min read
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Group Orienteering
Grab your mates and get ready to explore! π²β¨ Group orienteering is all about teamwork, fun map reading, and a little adventure in the great outdoors. No fancy gear requiredβjust a curious spirit, a sense of direction (or willingness to laugh when you get a bit lost), and your best mates. Whoβs in for the adventure? πΊοΈπ£ Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Find More here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGNxNGSopCW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Apr 301 min read
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Urban Orienteering
Explore, connect, and see your city in a whole new light through urban orienteering! πΊοΈβ¨ #Orienteering #CityAdventures #BeyondMaps Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Find more here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFcTbVjsfeo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Apr 301 min read
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Night Orienteering
Finding your way at night can be hard enough when using a smartphone, imagine doing it with a paper map and compass! ππ²πΊοΈ Night orienteering is definitely a challenge, but indeed a fun one π§πͺ #Orienteering #BeyondMaps #nightlife #4cngo Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Find More here:https://www.instagram.com/p/DFLI1rStT6K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Apr 301 min read
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5 reasons to try Orienteering
Here are five really good reasons to give orienteering a try! π§πΏπ§πΏ #BeyondMaps #Orienteering #sports #4cngo Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Find More here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DE4QT5nN63P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Apr 301 min read
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Our first kick-off meeting!
As Beyond Maps comes to an end, let's remember our first kick-off meeting! We held our first in-person meeting of Beyond Maps in Athens. Exciting plans have been made, and you'll soon find out all the details about the hows and whens! π #BeyondMaps #Orienteering #4cngo Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Find More here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEzxOC7MkAW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Apr 301 min read
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The History of Orienteering
Did you know how navigating with a map and compass became a sport? π²πΊοΈ Swipe to learn a little more about the origins of orienteering! #BeyondMaps #4cngo #Orienteering Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Find More here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpb91Ks4iE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Apr 301 min read
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The Map
Starting off our first year of Beyond Maps we want to dive deeper into the fundamentals of orienteering. π§πββοΈ Mastering the orienteering map is one of the key aspects of practicing this sport. How many of these πΊοΈ facts do you already know? π€ Find More here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEX2oyWJku7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Apr 301 min read
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First Meeting of Beyond Maps
We had our first meeting back in December about the project Beyond Maps with our partners Move to Be You and Smart Nest and 4C Cooperate Communicate Create Change We are really looking forward to all the exciting plans ahead! πΊοΈπ§π² Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Find More here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDw7DppNSW0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Apr 301 min read
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Focus Group about Orienteering n Austria (by Move to Be You)
Very inspiring discussion about orienteering. We managed to cover even a wide range of people from 19-72 years old. There was a great agreement on the best aspects of orienteering to : - Being in nature, feeling stress free - Ideal place would be to do it next to some river, where there is fresh air and beautiful views. -to be with a nice group of friends in small teams of 3. - Exciting moments could be how to make shortcuts and get ahead of others. π - After running having

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Apr 301 min read
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How to Create Your Orienteering Event
πββοΈ Invitation to the workshop "How to Create Your Orienteering Event" Would you like to learn how to create your own Orienteering event? We invite you to an interactive workshop where we will discover together how to plan and implement a successful Orienteering Event β from the conception of the idea to the actual experience in the field! Orienteering is an exciting outdoor sport that combines physical exercise, strategic thinking, and exploration. With the help of a map a

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Jan 201 min read
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Local Competition Event by 4C
The Local Competition Event of the Beyond Maps program was successfully completed last Sunday! 36 people came in contact with the Sport of Orienteering! π βοΈ What is the sport of Orienteering? Did you know it exists? Orienteering is an outdoor sport that combines physical exercise, thinking and exploration. Participants move around a designated area (forest, park or urban environment) with the help of a map and compass, trying to locate checkpoints hidden along the way. The

project4corg
Nov 27, 20251 min read
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Meeting for Local Competition Event
Behind the scenes of Beyond Maps! Today we gathered for a productive meeting to organise our upcoming Local Competition Event. From discussing maps and points to brainstorming activities, every detail is coming together to create an unforgettable experience about the sport of orienteering. You wonβt want to miss it! π§π‘πΏ Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP3lWvtAQvT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Nov 26, 20251 min read
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Beyond maps | The key findings of our focus group
Here are some additional key insights from our focus group's report: Orienteering as a Sport and Educational Activity. πΏππ»ββοΈ In this part of our findings, we focus on the development of real-life skills and awareness through orienteering, preparation for an orienteering event, ways to make the activity more accessible, and the importance of promoting environmental responsibility and sustainability. The project Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Link:...

project4corg
Oct 6, 20251 min read
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Beyond Maps | The key findings of our focus group
Here are some key insights from our focus group's report: Orienteering as a Sport and Educational Activity. πΏππ»ββοΈ The main goal of the focus group was to raise awareness about orienteering as a sport. 4C interviewed a mixed group of individuals with varied backgrounds, affiliated with youth work, outdoor-athletic activities, scouts, and education, and this was the result. The project Beyond Maps is co-funded by the European Union. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DO-n_aZ

project4corg
Oct 6, 20251 min read
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Greece's Focus Group about Orienteering!
4c_ngoLittle throwback to March when we had the focus group for Beyond Maps. Weβre very excited about the training course in Latvia in August! π€© "In orienteering, the compass may guide your path, but it's your mind that finds the way." Weβre now counting down the days to the next big milestone: our training course in Latvia this August! π±π»β¨ We canβt wait to bring together youth workers, educators, and changemakers from across Europe to explore participatory mapping and com

project4corg
Jul 7, 20251 min read
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