Join the Excitement at the Klondike Derby!

A Klondike derby is typically a weekend-long competitive event that uses Klondike Gold Rush themes to complete a sledge racecourse made up of multiple “Towns.”

WHO - Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scout Ships, AOL (Arrow of LIght), Explorer Posts.

WHAT - Join the Excitement at the Klondike Derby!  A Klondike derby is typically a weekend-long competitive event that uses Klondike Gold Rush themes to complete a sledge racecourse made up of multiple “Towns.”  Teams of 4-7 Scouts are pitted against other Scouts and the clock.  This is a great outdoor opportunity for all Scouts to showcase their teamwork, leadership, and Scouting skills! 

EARN FROST POINT AWARDS WHILE CAMPING THROUGH THE WEEKEND!

WHY - Scouts not only have the opportunity to compete with one another, but also test and improve their own leadership and team building skills. The Klondike derby is one of the most memorable weekend events your scouts will get to attend on a yearly basis.

FEBRUARY 6TH, 2026 - CAMP YAWGOOG

Camp Yawgoog, 61 Camp Yawgoog Road, Rockville, RI, 02873

CHECK-IN - Sandy Beach Parking Lot.  PARKING is available at the Sandy Beach parking lot or the Boden lot.

Check in- 8 am, Patrol Leader meeting at 8:30 am, Stations from 9 am to 1 pm, Lunch from 1 to 2 pm, Sled Race 2 to 3 pm, closing ceremony 3:30 pm.

Contact Ethan Bachand with any questions regarding the Yawgoog Klondike Derby at ethan.bachand@scouting.org

All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered as an adult volunteer or an adult program participant with the unit they are registered with and have an active SYT/YPT training.  Registration as a merit badge counselor position does not meet this requirement.