Juniata Valley Council's 53rd Annual Klondike Derby

The 2025 Klondike Derby continues to be a long-standing tradition of winter activities for our Council.  For this event, Patrols pull a customized sled around Seven Mountains Scout Camp to compete in various scout skills challenges.  A patrol's performance at each event will be scored for their level of knowledge or accomplishment and for teamwork.  Two Divisions exists: one for Webelos / AOL Dens and another for Scouts BSA Troops & Crews.  Out of Council Units are more than welcome to partipcate.  

When: Saturday, January 25th

Location: Seven Mountains Scout Camp

Theme: The Old Natchez Trace

Registration Information:

• PRE-REGISTRATION - Units ARE REQUIRED to pre-register for the derby. See page 1 of the Leader's Guide for details and fee structure
• Online Pre-Register available through the 'Register' buttons to the right or below

Pricing:

• Early Bird fee is $15.00, payable through Fri., Jan. 17th
• Regular fee is $17.00, payable Sat. Jan. 18 through Thurs., Jan. 23
• Late/same day fee is $20.00, payable Fri., Jan. 24 and Sat, Jan. 25 (Derby Day)
• Payment must be received by the Scout Service Center by 5:00 pm on the cut-off date or via online
• When registering online, total pricing will be displayed once the number of sleds are selected and each youth participant field is filled out

Check-In Details:

• Check-In begins at 8:00am on Saturday, January 25 in the Camp Dining Hall
• Derby Info Packet: Each unit will be issued a packet of information at check-in, including the Instruction & Scorebook, and map of the trail.
• Health Forms: Unit leaders MUST have health forms with them for all participants and be available to the first aid and council staff if necessary to treat a participant.   ¨ ALL PARTICIPANTS – Use Part A and B. ¨ Leaders retain these records. Registration does not collect them.

Patches:

• All paid youth registrations will receive a patch
• Additional patches can be purchased separately for $5 each whether through the online registration portal or in person on the day of the event
• All volunteers helping with Klondike Stations may be able to purchase patches at a discount rate on the day of the event

Klondike Derby Chair: Paul Fagley

• Call or Text 717-248-0321 (can leave voicemail but if no answer, call a second time)
• Email at:  paul.fagley85@gmail.com   

For additional details, please refer to the full Klondike Derby Leader Guide found under the Attachments drop-down field to the right.

***Please Note: Postponement Date will be Saturday, February  8, 2025 if needed.