For instance, each control might be on a trail junction, but there should not be any trail junctions between controls. At each trail junction the child need only decide which way to go, This is easier than a typical White course, which is the easiest standard course usually available. If you want to use a normal White course, try to pick an event at an area that tends to have easier White courses, such as a small park. Or, if the course is hard, have the child do the navigation for some of the easier legs and do the harder legs together. Don't worry about choosing the best route or the fastest way, just successful navigation.
Route choice tends to improve with experience.
After children master simple linear navigation, they are ready for a more typical White course, where they will make multiple decisions on each leg. Follow them along at first, letting them navigate but keeping them from making big mistakes. Later, let them do the course alone. Hold the compass on the map. Ignore all settings, dials and gadgets.