Klondike Derby Camping Trip

Friday, February 6 -
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Treasure Valley Scout Reservation
Rutland, Massachusetts

Event Description

Troop 54 and Troop 7054 return to Treasure Valley Scout Reservation to participate in a Klondike Derby hosted by the Soaring Eagle District. We will camp in the Baden Powell site.

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 with a sled. Each patrol will need to demonstrate leadership, scout skills, and teamwork. The event wraps up at 4:30 PM.

• Registration Packet

This trip is open to Scouts BSA members.

Registration

• Permission Slip - Each participating Scout must submit this to the Scoutmaster by February 2.
• Event registration fee - pay by February 2 (includes food):
     Youth - $36 (online payment)
     Adult - $23 (online payment)
  
• Annual Health and Medical Record - Each participant must have submitted this record within the previous year and no later than February 2. 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 1 breakfast and 1 lunch. Participants bring your own drinks and food for snacks.

Travel

• We will meet at the Epworth United Methodist Church parking lot at 6:00 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 6:15 PM.
• Travel from Epworth United Methodist Church to the camp takes about 25 minutes.
• Scouts should be picked up at the church at approximately 5:30 PM (+/- 1 hour) on Saturday. We will call family members as our timing becomes more clear.

Page updated 1/31/26 J. Froimson