Klondike Derby

The Klondike Derby is an annual day-long event in February for Scouts BSA and Webelos/AOL Cub Scouts.  Traditionally held at the Sycamore Sportsman's Club and hosted by Troop 18, youth compete as patrols in several outdoor skill events. A score is given at each station. Scores are tallied at the end of the day, and ribbons are awarded to the top-scoring patrols.  Cub Scouts receive separate awards from older Scouts. 

Scouts compete as a patrol of 5 – 8 youth. Each patrol brings a “Klondike sledge,” which is styled after the type of sledge (sled) used by gold miners in the Klondike Gold Rush from 1896 – 1899. Each sledge must carry specific equipment needed to complete the competition. 

Local Troops run the competition stations, which are given names themed around historic American Gold Rushes. The station activities are designed to last 20 - 30 minutes each and will accommodate approximately one to four patrols at a time. Stations may include events and activities like: