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, WEBELOS, 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.

JANUARY 18TH, 2025 - CAMP NORSE 

112 Parting Ways Rd, Kingston, MA 02364

CHECK-IN - Camp Norse Welcome Center, next to main parking lot. PARKING Enter Camp Norse's entrance and drive straight until you reach the parking lot.

Check in: 8:00am-9:30am ; Stations open for the morning Until 12:00pm for Lunch, units are expected to bring their own lunch; Stations open back up starting at 1:00pm until 4:00pm when the event ends, winner is announced via email  after scores are calculated. 

Contact Logan Avelar with any questions regarding the Norse Derby at logan.avelar@scouting.org

FEBRUARY 1ST, 2025 - BUCK HILL 

CHECK-IN will be held at Hamilton Lodge from 7:30 am - 8:30 am. To get to the Hamilton Lodge, turn left into the camp entrance down Alcobb Drive and it will be on your left across from Pulver Lodge. PARKING is limited so we encourage all units to carpool. Our main parking lot is directly across from the camp entrance on Wakefield Road. If needed, spots will be made available on the exterior of Hamilton Lodge.

Schedule: Check in: 7:30-8:30      Opening Ceremony: 8:30-8:40   Stations Run: 8:45-2:30 (station sheets are due at Hamilton Lodge at 3) Lunch: Provided by units. Hot cocoa and ramen will be available (later in limited quantities) Awards tallying: 3-4:00 Closing Ceremony: 4:00-4:30 PM

Contact Matt Goudreau with any questions regarding the Buck Hill Klondike at matthew.goudreau@scouting.org

FEBRUARY 8TH, 2025 - 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- 7 to 8 am, Stations from 8:30 to 12, Lunch from 12-1, Stations from 1-3, Sled Race 3-4, closing ceremony 4.

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