2023 Northern Star Scouting
Klondike Derby

Klondike Series Overview

Join your fellow troops and crews from across Northern Star Scouting for a weekend of competition, Scout skills, and fellowship during our four Klondike Derbies.  The Klondike events are an excellent opportunity for your unit to demonstrate proficiency in Scout skills and teamwork. Each Klondike event is open to all Northern Star Scouts BSA troops or Venture crews regardless of district affiliation. 

The 2023 Klondike Derby events will be held on two different weekends at two different Northern Star Scouting camps in the winter of 2023.  Join us January 28th at Stearns Scout Camp, or February 18th and 19th at Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp.  The Klondike Derby leader guide is available through this link, and is available on the council website. We hope to see you this winter! (Updated 1/9/2023)

Event Registration Details

Pre-registration through this site is required.  At the time of registration, names of participants will be optional (but rosters will need to be submitted at the event).  

Event Costs

Scouts: $15 each (price increases to $20 within two weeks of the event).  

Staff/ Adults: $10 each (price increases to $15 within two weeks of the event). 

Required Paperwork

All units will be required to have parts A and B of the Boy Scouts of America's Annual Health and Medical Record for each participant. 

Preparing for Klondike

Be sure to read the Leader Guide for more information about what to bring to the event, and how to prepare your Scouts for a fun, safe, and successful experience.  The Klondike Derby leader guide is available in the attachments section on the right-hand side of this page, or through a link on the Northern Star Scoutingwebsite.  The most current version was posted on January 9, 2023.       

Webelos and Arrow of Light Scout (4th /5th grade Webelos) Participation

Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts are welcome to attend, but must register with an attending unit.  Programming on offer will be geared toward Scouts BSA and Venturing participants.    

Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 12/30/2022)

How will programming occur at the Klondike Derby events?

Programming has returned to a traditional format, and will include inter-Troop competition and staffed stations.     

Will meals be provided?

Units should plan on bringing a lunch for the event.  A supplementary option will be available from the staff during the event.  

Are Health Forms and Pre-Screening Forms required for participants on-site for less than 72 hours?

Yes, all participants remaining on-site will require a Pre-Screening Form and Health Form to be submitted. 

Why is there a cap to the number of participants?

With three offerings, the event organizing committee is confident that event demand can be met.  The participation cap is in place to ensure that the volunteer team can adequately serve participating units.