Wilderness Survivor Series: Orienteering
Delaware State Parks · Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington
2027 dates not posted yet
The 2026 season ended Sep 3. Most camps post next summer's dates over the winter — we'll update this page when they do.
Ever wondered how to tie functional knots or build a shelter? How about packing your own hiking bag, cooking over a fire, or navigating the landscape with just a map and a compass? Get hands on experience with this and much more by joining our Wilderness Survival Series. This week we will be learning the basics of how to use a map and compass to traverse a landscape. We will be using our permanent orienteering course at the park which is roughly 1.5 miles of differing elevation and un even terrain. Those who come to each session will be able to camp a night at our Primitive Campground at the p
Good for: A family evening at Brandywine Creek to learn map-and-compass orienteering together, with kids 17 and under joining alongside a parent or guardian.
Last summer at a glance
What this camp looked like in 2026 — a planning guide, not 2027's schedule. Dates and prices usually change year to year.
- Dates
- Sep 3 – Sep 3, 2026
- Sessions
- 1 session
- Price
- $8/wk
- Who
- Ages 0–99
- Day
- Half day
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