2027 Combined High Trestle/Prairie Crossings Klondike Derby

February 6, 2027

Camp Akela – Bear Creek Lodge

Welcome to our first bi-district event with the theme of Winter Survival Skills and Fun. Klondike Derby is going to be at Camp Akela, located at 1314 274th Ln, Boone, IA 50036.

• Klondike Derby check-in at Bear Creek Lodge 8:00 AM - Dismissal 4:00 PM
• All participants will receive a patch and a hot lunch, plus a day of great fun.
• Troops must register online at the Mid-Iowa Council website. Deadline Thursday, Jan. 28th at 11:59 PM.
• Be sure to invite your Pack’s Webelos den to participate as guests of your Troop’s Patrols.
• Sled wheels are optional; it is your call.
• Troops may tent camping on Friday or Saturday. The cabins are on hold for both district troops to reserve when you sign your Troop up to attend Klondike. They are on a first come first serve arrangement.
• An equipment list is attached to this event page.

PATROLS WILL TAKE PARTICIPATE IN SIX STATIONS

• First aid and prevention
• Shelter building
• Fire craft and water sterilization                                         
• Vintage signaling
• Team building
• Emergency snowshoes

This event is clearly a cold-weather activity, so Scouts and leaders alike must arrive dressed to spend the entire day outside. Be Prepared. Remember to wear layers and stay dry!

            Patrols will take part in stations that will teach them new skills and build their teamwork, leadership, and confidence. Please help them make this an event they will remember. The Scout Oath and Law should guide the behavior of everyone attending the event.

Klondike Derby Schedule:

8:00 Check-in and sled branding at HQ. Bear Creek Lodge

8:45 Welcome, Opening Ceremonies and Instructions

9:15 – 10:00   1st Station

10:00 – 10:45  2nd Station

10:45 – 11:30  3rd Station

11:30 Travel to Bear Creek Lodge for lunch shifts

11:45 – 12:15  ‘A’ Group Lunch – Bear Creek Lodge

‘B’ Group – Cold weather cooking at Bear Creek Lodge

12:30 – 1:00   ‘B’ Group Lunch – Bear Creek Lodge

‘A’ Group – Cold weather cooking at Bear Creek Lodge

1:15 – 2:00    4th Station

2:00 – 2:45    5th Station

2:45 – 3:30    6th Station

3:30 Return to Bear Creek Lodge, pack up gear/sleds.

4:00 Recognitions.

4:20 Closing Ceremony and depart for home.

Paul Podhajsky 641-691-1953    pkpod@podhajsky.com

Al Jergens 515-460-1205               ajergens@iastate.edu