Klondike Derby 2026

KLONDIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION

If your troop would still like to camp or volunteer to help with our Winter Wonder Cubs program, reach out to Kelly at Kelly.Wilde@scouting.org

 

$15/Youth 

Location: Camp Decorah Holmen, WI

General Klondike Information:  

The Klondike is a traditional patrol-based event for Scouts BSA members (ages 11 - 17). Patrol members must work together to navigate the course and compete in the challenges. Each "Dog Team" (so-called because Scouts act as Huskies), will be traveling around camp with a sled built before the event. The sled must remain with the group at all times and will be used to carry any equipment they need for challenges.  

A map/score sheet given to the acting Senior Patrol Leader at registration. The map guides the team over a field course to each challenge. The stations can be visited on any order you like, but if the station is backed up, instead of waiting -try another station. A practical problem involving basic Scouting skills will be encountered at each stop. Depending on how well the team works out this problem, it will be awarded a number of points and have their score sheet marked and be off to the next station.    

This year we are offering a camping option  for Troops that want to work on their cold weather camping skills .  Scouts can stay in the OA Lodge or camp outside.  

Saturday February 28th

8:00-Camper Registration and Camp Set up

9:45-Opening Ceremony followed by Winter Camping Skills/Demonstrations

12:00-Lunch 

1:00-Skills Rotations

5:30-Closing Flag Ceremony followed by Awards and Chili Supper

6:00-For those staying-Snow Sport Merit Badge-Snow Shoeing

 

Sunday March 1

8:00-Pancake Breakfast

8:45-Snowshoeing

12:00-Homeward Bound

 

We will need help from units to cover leadership at stations. Two adults are needed at each station for the Derby to run smoothly. Volunteers running stations can attend at a discounted rate of $5 to cover food and the patch. Please contact Christopher Loyd at cloyd24@hotmail.com sign up to volunteer, or if you have any questions about the event. 

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