Event Description
In a Klondike Derby, Scout patrols acting as huskies pull specially designed homemade sleds around a field course marked by stations named for towns or cities, such as Dawson or Fairbanks. At each town the Scouts tackle exercises in problem-solving, as well as contests and other activities in which the patrols or teams earn "gold nuggets" (Points) and credits toward Scouting patches and awards. Boy Scouts have been participating in Klondike Derby’s since 1949. Activities to include but not limited to the following: Raising the Colors Signal Fire Catapults Emergency Shelters Snow shoe Races First Aid Station skills stations Klondike Derby Race Golden Spoon dessert competition!
Links
Southern Shores FSC - Council home page including upcoming events
Southern Shores FSC - Klondike Participants Package