Orienteering has been described as being "either a serious sport, or a relaxing recreation". Orienteering can be a family affair or an individual fight against the clock. In its simplest form, orienteering can be described as a cross-country run, jog, or walk on a predetermined course, using a map and a compass to find several control points on the way. Orienteering realizes an ideal balance between the intellectual and the physical. It requires an integration of physical skills and conditioning with intellectual expertise. Since there are many ways to analyze and navigate land surfaces, orienteering incorporates a highly individualized combination of one's own abilities and judgment. This paper (1) defines "orienteering" for the educator; (2) acquaints the educator, whether school administrator or teacher, with basic orienteering skills; (3) presents a rationale for the inclusion of orienteering in those areas of the school curriculum wherein it can be utilized advantageously; and (4) acquaints the educator with the factors that must be considered in establishing an orienteering program. (Author/NQ)