The Klondike Derby is an event modeled after the Klondike Gold Rush. Please note that this is *NOT* the Pinewood Derby, where you work with your son to build a wooden race care. In the Klondike Derby the scouts will be broke down into sleds (teams). They will then pull the supply filled sled from town (station) to town (station) performing activities at each town (station). The activities are themed and offer fun and/or a challenge to scout skills/scouting knowledge.
The cost of the Klondike Derby is $8 per scout and it includes (for the scout) lunch, hot cocoa, a patch and loads of fun. . We need a final headcount and payment no later than Monday January 19th. Parents, bring your own lunch.
The Derby will begin around 9:00am “Rain or Shine“. Please be there no later than 8:45am. The event coordinators are seeking volunteers to assist. Assisting will beat standing around in the cold all day with nothing to do.
Please remember to bring your neckerchief, handbook and a bottle of water with your son’s name on it.
Now for the important stuff — IT WILL BE COLD! The expected high at this time is 38 degrees and sunny. At this time of the year things can change pretty quickly meaning it could be snowing, raining, warmer or colder. BE PREPARED but more importantly make sure your boys are prepared. In addition to dressing properly and bringing the required supplies, bring spare socks, and a heavy blanket just in case.
Dressing in layers
When it is cold outside and you are going to be out in the elements for an extended period of time it is vital that you dress in layers. Below is some basic layering advice to assist you
- Layer 1 – Under garments, heavy socks.
- Layer 2 – Long Johns
- If they are the Under Armor type, do not wear a t-shirt underneath it.
- If you don’t have long johns then a long sleeve shirt and sweatpants work.
- Layer 3 – Pants & Shirt
- Pants should be something that can shield the wind; jeans are not good for this; but acceptable if the only alternative
- Running pants and hiking pants are great, a nylon mixture not cotton.
- These should be something that do not hold water.
- Layer 4 – Outer Shell, Coat, Hat, Gloves, Boots, Rain Jacket/Poncho
- A coat, while not seen as cool anymore, is your best line of defense.
- Hoodies, even if lined, will not repel wind and moisture.
- Don’t forget a hat and gloves. Mittens will keep your hands warmer but gloves will provide free fingers. A good combination is cotton gloves inside water proof mittens.
- Boots are a must *AND REQUIRED*
I want to thank all of the scouts, leaders, parents and siblings for their support of this annual program. While it can be tiresome, boring and seem trivial on the surface this program goes a long way to to helping families who worry about where their next meal will come from.
We had a total of 32 scouts, 6 siblings, 34 adults, and 2 member of Venturing Crew 1776 participate in this service project with us. Over the two weekends combined, Pack 155 completed 277 service hours.
We have great numbers for tomorrow fall fest, it will be a great time and we look forward to seeing everyone there.
PROJECT CROSSOVER. Project Crossover is an exciting Webelos specific program that will give older Cub Scouts an all day Boy Scout experience! Webelos in this program will form into patrols alongside Scouts from all across the city. Together, Scouts will go through an intensive, one day program of basic Boy Scout skills that will have them working together to learn new skills and compete against other patrols. Name your patrol, make a patrol flag, and learn a patrol yell! They will learn about the importance of the patrol and develop skills that will help them as they transition into a Troop. There are seven program areas that will challenge every Scout’s skills and teamwork ability!
Date: Friday June 27, 2014
