# Orienteering Basics at Anne Springs Close Greenway

> Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Where: Anne Springs Close Greenway – Adventure Road Entrance, 194 Adventure Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- Ages: All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)
- Price: $32 per person, 20% discount for Greenway Members
- Organizer: Anne Springs Close Greenway
- Official page: https://www.ascgreenway.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 32 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about
Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/orienteering-basics-at-anne-springs-close-greenway--listing-6b9b11bcefe8ea17be438c92

## About

An Explorer Series introduction to map reading, compass use and navigation. After learning the key skills, participants put them to work on the Greenway's orienteering course, which mixes teamwork, problem-solving and exploring. Open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear closed-toed, secure shoes and bring a water bottle. The session meets at the Adventure Road Entrance and runs about 90 minutes; registration is through the Greenway, with 20% off for members.

## Similar picks in Charlotte

- [Guided Night Hike at Anne Springs Close Greenway](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/guided-night-hike-at-anne-springs-close-greenway--listing-74e2bd75fa6609c122707a96) — Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Anne Springs Close Greenway – Rush Pavilion, Lake Haigler Entrance, Fort Mill · Ages 7+ · From $16 · checked Oct 24. An after-dark guided hike on the Greenway's trails focused on how the woods come alive at night. Participants learn about nocturnal wildlife, practice using their night vision…
- [Anne Springs Close Greenway](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/anne-springs-close-greenway--listing-5d61fbdec15609d5bb2c54eb) — 7am - sunset · Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 14. Large greenway preserve in Fort Mill with trails for hiking, running, picnicking and mountain biking, a Children's Farm, kayak rentals at Lake Haigler and a regular calendar of…
- [Turkey Trek](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/turkey-trek--listing-daf1decc73192c239ff1ac38) — Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · McDowell Nature Center and Preserve · Ages 7+ · Free · checked Oct 14. Kick off the Thanksgiving season with a 3–4 mile Turkey Trek! Get ready for a fun, scenic hike filled with fresh air, good company, and a little Thanksgiving spirit. Whether…
- [Great American Campout in The Gardens at Stowe](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/great-american-campout-in-the-gardens-at-stowe--listing-ddaed1c48a4d7b1030a57820) — Nov 14 – Nov 15 · 12:00 PM – 10:00 AM · The Gardens at Stowe, Daniel Stowe Conservancy, Belmont · Paid · checked Oct 24. An overnight campout inside The Gardens at Stowe in Belmont. Campers check in Saturday between noon and 2 p.m. and check out Sunday by 10 a.m., with group activities or time to…
- [Map & Compass at McDowell Nature Preserve](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/map-and-compass-at-mcdowell-nature-preserve--listing-7842344846e8ec0efab021c1) — Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · McDowell Nature Center and Preserve · Ages 7+ · checked Oct 20. This hands-on course at McDowell Nature Preserve teaches children ages 7 and up and their adults how to read a topographic map and use a compass, then has them test their new…
- [Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit at Daniel Stowe Conservancy](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/holidays-at-the-garden-light-exhibit-at-daniel-stowe-conservancy--listing-3737eda3f7962c28f46fe5dd) — Sat, Nov 28 (+24 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Daniel Stowe Conservancy (The Gardens), Belmont · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 16. On select evenings from November 28 through December 30, Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont turns its gardens into a winter light walk with more than one million lights…

## More for families

- [This weekend in Charlotte](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Charlotte](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte.md)