Pinelands District's 2026 Klondike Derby 

New Date March 21, 2026

at Smithville Historic Park 

Get your unit ready for Operation Polar Bear, a fun-fueled day of Scout skill competitions, in-person at Smithville Historic Park

A Klondike Derby is a competitive event that uses sledges and Klondike Gold Rush themes to complete a multiple “city” course and sledge race, challenging each sled team’s skills and teamwork. The purpose of the Derby is first, a grand outdoor “winter” adventure full of fun and surprises, and second, a way for Scouts to test their basic camping and survival skills.

Online registration closes 3/19, close of business and all payments must be completed by the day of the event.

Competition and Team details are outlined in the Leaders Guide, listed in the attachments.

COST: $15 per person including patch. Units must provide their own meals.

Only paid participants will get a patch. 

Adults and Scouts must register and will be provided a wristband for the weekend.

Unit rosters are required upon arrive at the Event.  Check in Satursday morning at the Registration Table. 

See Leaders Guide for additional information. 

Questions? Contact the Acting Pinelands District Executive Brian Domzalski brian.domzalski@scouting.org or Steven Eldridge at stevesallytraining@outlook.com