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Delaware Valley Orienteering Association

A club that runs about 45 public orienteering events a year, where people use a map and compass to find checkpoints in parks. Beginners always get instruction at events.

  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Walk or jog a course with a map and compass, punching checkpoints along the way. Beginners get instruction and can take part without experience.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone

When and where

About 45 events a year at parks and environmental centers. Most start between 10 am and 1 pm, with registration until 1 pm and courses closing around 3:30 or 4 pm.

Times
Morning, Daytime

Parks and environmental centers in eastern PA, northern DE, northern MD, and central and southern NJ

Meets outside the city and serves Philadelphia.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Pick an event on the club's Event Schedule and arrive before 1 pm to register..

You can just show up.

What to expect

An event runs about 10 am to 1 pm, and you walk or jog a course with a map and compass. Courses are printed on the map in colors from White to Red, and the White course is the beginner level that several events offer. Some events run a beginners clinic that starts at 10 am.

Tips for your first visit

  • Arrive before 1 pm, because the last start is at 1 pm.
  • Look for a White course or a beginners clinic in the event listing.
  • Check the linked price sheet before you go, since prices are not on the main pages.
  • The events listed from October 2026 to May 2027 are all outside Philadelphia city, so plan on a drive.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The Learn section is the club's starting point for new people, and the club says beginners always get instruction at events..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Members pay reduced event fees and get a quarterly newsletter and library checkout. Event and map prices are in a Google Doc linked from the club's info page, so check it before you go. You can join or renew online.
How often
Drop in whenever you like

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium
  • dvoa.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Audience, First step, Cost, Contacts, Location
  • dvoa.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Last sign of life
  • dvoa.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step
  • dvoa.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location, Last sign of life, Status

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