Compasses are useful tools for teaching the basics of navigation. Knowing where you are, where you are going, and how to get there are important facets of outdoor recreation. Compass games are a fun way to teach introductory navigation skills, and this article describes how they can be used as innovative, nontraditional activities in physical education. Learning to use a compass can give students a sense of pride and accomplishment as well as reinforce math skills, reasoning, and creativity. (Contains 8 figures.)