Midnight Sun Council

2023 Spring Camporee Klondike Derby

at Lost Lake Scout Camp

from 21 April 2023 to 23 April 2023

Photo by Timothy Brian McKee 

BSA has been holding Klondike Derbies since 1949.  The Klondike Derby is an event where Patrols compete against each other, traveling from station to station, showcasing their Scoutcraft skills and teamwork.  It is based on the heritage of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896.

 

Friday, 21 April

Check in after 5 pm

Saturday, 22 April

Derby Day8 am to 8 pm

Sunday, 23 April

Check out by 10am

The goal of this event is to bring the Klondike Derby back to the Interior and allow Patrols to compete against each other in a fun and active way.

Traditional Klondike Derbies award more points for Scout-made sleds and less points for purchased sleds. Since this is our first year and a test to see how it is received, this will not be a factor in judging.


The Stations

Skagway - Firecraft

Start a fire without matches or a lighter and pop popcorn in your Dutch oven. 

Scouts MUST have their Firem'n Chit and Totin Chip with them!

Fort Yukon - Obstacle Course

Teamwork is required to complete multiple obstacles.

Dyea - Shelters

Construct a survival shelter for 2 Scouts 

Circle City - Tomahawk Throwing

Tomahawk accuracy

Dead Horse - First Aid

Provide First Aid to an injured Scout(s)

Be prepared to know treatment for: broken bones, severe laceration, shock, dehydration, and/or cold exposure as well as forms of transportation of injured scouts 

Wrangell - Flip-Flop Winch

Teamwork is needed to move your seld

Leader Guide

DRAFT Leader Guide:  Leader Guide 

Sled Inspection:  Sled Inspection Sheet 

Lunch Score Sheet:  Lunch Score Sheet 

Skagway Firecraft Score Sheet DRAFT: Firecraft DRAFT 

Dead Horse - First Aid Score Sheet: Dead Horse Score Sheet 

Dyea - Shelters Score Sheet:  Dyea Shelters Score Sheet 

Fort Yukon - Obstacle Course Score Sheet: Fort Yukon Score Sheet 

Circle City - Tomahawk Throw Score Sheet: Circle City Score Sheet 

Wrangell - Flip Flop Winch Score Sheet: Wrangell Score Sheet 

 


Lost Lake Camp

Mile 58.5 Richardson Hwy

12660 Lost Lake Road


Loveless Loop around camp has been plowed down to dirt.  It is still only a single vehicle wide so camp is ONE WAY!  Enter camp and proceed up the hill to Honor Lodge.  Pass the ranger station then down the hill to the campsties.  Leave the campsite and proceed towards waterfront.  Then back up the hill to Honor Lodge for Parking (unless the parking lot at the Y intersection got plowed).

FAQs

Let us know if you'll be attending!