From: ae110@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank Bates)
Newsgroups: rec.scouting
Subject: Re: Klondike Derby
Date: 10 Jan 1993 06:20:59 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: ae110@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Frank Bates)
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In a previous article, arklein@pica.army.mil (Arnold S. Klein) says:

>I would like to get some new idea's for running the towns in a Klondike
>Derby. I want to set up manual for running this type of event for my
>council.
>
>Arnold S. Klein at Armament Reasearch, Development and Engineering Center
>Picatinny Arsenal New jersey USA  E-Mail arklein@pica.army.mil
>
 
The Chagrin Valley District (1 of 4) of the Northeast Ohio Council, BSA is
holding its Klondike 29-31 January at our council camp, Camp Stigwandish.
The event is planned for Scouts but some Troops bring along WeBeLoS from the
Pack they are associated with.

There are about 22 +/- Troops of Boy Scouts (ages 11-18 [typically 11-14])
and 24 +/- Packs of Cub Scouts (ages 7-11) in our District whichs covers the
West half of Lake County, Ohio.  WeBeLoS are Cub Scouts 10 and 11 years old.

The following is from our Klondike leader guide.
"There are strange things done in the midnight sun by the men who moll for
gold..." from The Tale of Sam McGee" by Robert Service

"FROM THE KLONDIKE CHAIRMAN:
"The words of poet Robert Service certainly do apply to our annual Winter
Event, as do the words, "Be Prepared".  This year's Klondike will be a test
of a Scout's ability to utilize what he's learned to survive the elements.
The events listed here were designed to not only test, but to teach.  This is
baptism by fire (or ice) for some Scouts who have never camped in the cold,
and what better way for them to learn than at the Klondike!

"IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
"* This is a winter campout -- be sure your boys are dressed appropriately
for the season!  Instruct them how to prepare themselves for the challenges
of the cold.  Take thewm through a practice run at packing their gear and include a checklist of necessary items.

"* Low impact camping means leaving Camp Stigwandish without a trace of you
being there.  Be mindful of the Outdoor Code (page 55 of the 'Scout
handbook').

"* No nuggets, Scout Bucks, or any kind of representation of points will be
given to patrols after completion of an event. A checkpointed card will be
handed out to each participating patrol Saturday morning.  At the completion
of an event, the event judge will sign the checkpoint card and enter the
patrol's score on a seperate tally sheet held by the judges.  At the end of
the day, all judges will submit their tally sheets to the scorer's table for
a comprehensive talley of all events.  Patrols will be awarded one
participation point for each event, even if no points were earned while
attempting a skill.  This system was established to eliminate point fraud
and to build up excitement and anticipation for the awarding of prizes.  More
detailed information will be made available Saturday morning.

"* We are hoping to provide prizes with practicality this year.  The committee
is now hunting for some great items that should be meaningful giveaways this
for a job well done.

"* Units must provide their own meals, so get the boys together to plan their
menus - about three meals beginning with Saturday breakfast.  There will be a
Cracker Barrel Saturday night immediately following the Campfire and units
have the option of attending the Sunday morning pancake and sausage breakfast
for an additional $1.00 per person.

Schedule of events
==================
Friday
 6:00-0:00   Check-in                               Baden-Powell Lodge
 9:30        Scoutmaster/SPL's gather for meeting   Baden-Powell Lodge
11:00        Taps
Satuday
 7:30-8:45   Reveille/Troop breakfast               Troop Campsite
 9:00        Flag Raising                           Dining Hall
 9:30        Event competition begins               Various locations
12:00-1:00   Patrol Lunch
 1:00-3:30   Competition resumes                    Various locations
 3:30        Judges turn-in scores                  Baden-Powell Lodge
 4:00        Sled Race                              Campmaster's
 5:00-6:30   Troop dinner                           Troop Campsite
 7:00        Campfire/presentation of awards        Dining Hall
             A Cracker Barrel will be held immediately
             following the Campfire.  All are invited to attend.
Sunday
 8:00-9:00   Reveille/Troop Breakfast               Troop Campsite
             Optional Klondike breakfast            Dining Hall

Event
=====
* PANCAKE FLIP
They provide the fire and mix, we provide the frying pan and utensils.
Scouts must successfully cook and flip a 5" pancake.  One Scout holds the pan
while another Scout flips the griddle cake with the spatula.  Points awarded
for looks and completion of the skill.

* SCAVENGER HUNT
This is an all day event.  Scouts are to gather required items from a list
given to them Saturday morning.  Patrols will have their items checked at the
end of the day.  Points awarded on the number of items found on the list.

* 2-MAN SAW
This is a timed skill event which tests a Scout's ability to work as a team
to saw a log as thin as possible in the shortest time.  Patrols receive
maximum points for completeing the skill within the alloted time. Bonus
points to the patrol with the shortest times and thinnest slices. All rules
for Scout axe yards will be followed.

* MYSTERY EVENT
You'll find out when you get there...

* HANGMAN'S DILEMMA
You have a limited amount of rope and just two tries to tie a timber-hitch
around a heavy log, toss the loose end of the rope over a tree limb, hoist
the log and secure it to a stake with a clove hitch at a measured distance.
Maximum points awarded for completion on the first try, half points awarded
for success the second try.  Hitches will be inspected.

* BAPTISM BY FIRE
Scouts are required to build a small fire using only what they can find in
the immediate area.  They must burn through a string at a specified height
which will douse the fire with a cup of water.  Matches, lighters and
firestarters are banned from this event (rain, snow or sun).  Points awarded
for speed.

* CABER TOSS RELAY
Aye lads, practice your Scottish brouges when three Scouts in each patrol
toss the Caber (a long log) for a combined distance.

* LOST AND FOUND
Scouts must follow a short course of designated degrees and paces to wind-up
at one of several possible marked points.  There will be several different
courses with varying endpoints.  Maximum points for accuracy, minus points
for missing the mark.

* KLONDIKE DESSERT
The patrol who wins this event gets to cook for summer camp.  Seriously,
desserts must be made in camp and will be judged by an elite group of
Scouters with trained palates.

* BSA TRIVIA
How much do you really know about the Boy Scouts of America and its history?
Points awarded to toal correct answers plus bonus question.

* SLED RACE: This year's seld race should prove to be very challenging.
Patrols will begin at the Campmaster's quarters and race to the Dining Hall
circle where they will load several logs on their sled and return.
-- 
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