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Klondike Derby weekend winter camping adventure. Build your own sled and race against skill and time to bring back the Klondike Prize! Events include ...

1.      Sled Race – The patrol will push/pull their sled over a set course. The entire patrol participates with one member riding. Must carry a gearbox. Score will be based on time.

2.      Atomic Snowball - scout hold a section of gutter and pass a golf ball down the gutter from one scout to the next, until they reach the finish line. Score will be based on time.

3.      Snow Ball Throw – Scouts and adults can participate. Throw a snowball at a target for accuracy. Score based on points for best throw.

4.      Lashings – Group event lashing a seat and carrying a scout 25 yards (timed event).

5.     Two-man Saw – Two patrol members cut through a log. Members can be switched during the event. Score will be based on time to make the cut. Fire Building – Entire patrol participates. Build a fire from the ground and burn through a string. Score will be based on total time.

6.      Kim’s Game – Entire patrol participates.Observe the items displayed, and then report the items. Score based on number of items reported accurately.

7.      Animal Tracks - Entire patrol participates. Observe the items displayed, and then report the items. Score based on number of items reported accurately.

8.      Snow Shoe Races – 6-man snowshoes – must use all 6 positions. Score will be based on time.

9.      Compass Course –Patrol must provide compass. Score will be based on accuracy and time. 

10. Snow Snake – Bring your stick to compete in this age old Native American game to see who can throw their stick the farthest down the snow alley. Snow permitting.

11. Mouse Capades – Using fishing poles to catch mouse traps (scored event).

12. Icelandic Volleyball – Have fun trying to play volleyball in the snow against another troop. Points will be awarded for participating.

13. Tug of War – Compete against other patrols in this age old game. Points will be awarded for participating.

14. Frisbee Jam - Entire patrol participates. Scouts take turns throwing and deflecting a Frisbee into a can to score points.

15. Knot Relay – Entire patrol participates tying 5 different knots. Score is based on accuracy and team work.

16. Log Pull – patrols must drag a log from designated spot for 25 yards. Scoring is based on time and teamwork. Entire patrol participates.

17. Fishing for Snapper – Using our fishing pole, see how many snappers you can catch. Some snappers are worth more points than others.

More information in the Program Book above. Southern Districts Klondike Derby will be held at Camp Scouthaven.