Klondike Derby Camping Trip

Friday, January 30 -
Sunday, February 1, 2026
J N Webster Scout Reservation
Ashford, Connecticut

Event Description

Troop 54 and Troop 7054 return to J N Webster Scout Reservation to participate in a Klondike Derby hosted by the Connecticut Rivers Council. For Troop 54, our last visit to this camp was in 2023 for summer camp; Troop 7054 participated in this event in 2025. Our site will be assigned upon arrival.

The Klondike takes place during the day on Saturday. A Klonikde Derby is a winter camporee (multiple troops) in which each patrol travels between stations (called events at this Klondike) with a sled. Each patrol will need to demonstrate leadership, scout skills, and teamwork. Prizes will be awarded to the top three patrols with the highest combined scores for all events. There will also be a sled race. Patrols can have 6-10 scouts. Events are designed so that all patrol members can participate and contribute. See the event documents for details:

• Flyer

This trip is open to Scouts BSA members.

Registration

• Permission Slip - Each participating Scout must submit this to the Scoutmaster by January 20.
• Event registration fee - pay by January 20 (includes food):
     Youth - $57 (online payment)
     Adult - $47 (online payment)
  
• Annual Health and Medical Record - Each participant must have submitted this record within the previous year and no later than January 20. This trip requires only Parts A and B, including copy of insurance card (both sides). A medical exam is not required.
• Adults - In accordance with a BSA rule that became effective September 1, 2023, "All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered in an adult fee required position as listed or as an adult program participant."

Packing

Use our Personal Camping List to ensure you pack the needed items and see our Personal Camping Gear page for descriptions of most of the items needed and for how to use the checklist. You can pack your stuff in a backpack (the big kind), a duffle bag or a tub. Specific items to bring:

• Water bottle
• Day pack
• Clothing suitable for the cold and/or wet weather
• Ten Essentials
• Full uniform (as for just about any event) - wear this.
• Food - Each patrol should plan to provide 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner. Participants bring your own drinks and food for snacks.

Travel

• We will meet at the Epworth United Methodist Church parking lot at 6:30 PM on Friday where we will pack personal gear and the Klondike sled into the trailer. Only the participating adults will drive to the camp. Our planned departure time is 6:45 PM.
• Travel from Epworth United Methodist Church to the camp takes about 55 minutes.
• Scouts should be picked up at the church at approximately 11:00 AM (+/- 1 hour) on Sunday. We will call family members as our timing becomes more clear.

Page updated 12/21/25 J. Froimson