2009 Klondike Derby

Date: January 31, 2009

Location: China Middle School- Rt 202, Lakeview Drive China, Maine

Times:

7:30 AM- Registration at China Middle School

8:45 AM- Opening Ceremony

9:00 AM- Great Sledge Race (Webelos only)

9:30-11 AM- Activity Stations

11-noon- Lunch

After Lunch til 3- Finish Stations

3:00 PM- Cub Scout Closing Ceremony

Directions: From Augusta take Route 3 to South China (12 miles). Take a left on Route 202 to China (3.8 miles)- shool will be on right.

Information: Kennebec Valley District and host Troop 479 have plaqnned the annual derby. The Klondike Derby is a fun-filled winter activity patterned after the Gold Rush Days in the Yukon. The boys race on sledges that they build. The boys also serve as the team of huskies pulling the sledge around the course. They will visit a number of stations, each having a simulated Alaskan town name. At each town, they will be confronted with a problem requiring a Scout skill to solve. Depending on how well they work out the problem, they will receive a number of Gold Nuggets.

All Cubs Can Take Part: The Webelos Den will be working on their sledge at their next den meeting. They will be eligible to race in the sledge race but all Cubs can take part in all of the activities at the Alaskan towns.

Cost: $10 per person with lunch included. Please make checks payable to Pine Tree Council (none of this money stays with Pack 603) and bring to the first den meeting of the year on January 5th. We have to turn in all money by January 14th or else there is a $2 late registration fee so we are going to try to collect at the 1st Den meeting. The pack will pay for three leaders to attend for free. These leaders will supervise the boys. Registration will cover lunch, patch, cocoa, snacks, coffee, ribbons and trophies (if the boys earn them), and activities. Cost for adults is $7. Parents who are attending but not taking part do not have to pay. If you want to order a patch as a keepsake they cost $3 but every Cub and leader registered for the event will receive one.

What to Bring:

Dress Warm- No Sneakers!

Dress in layers

Snowgear- snow suits, gloves, wool hats, mittens, scarves (Every year some kid ends up risking frostbite for not coming to this event properly dressed!)

Boots should be waterproof

Avoid working up a sweat.

Clothing that is not good for the snow: Cotton, jeans, sneakers, baseball hats, gloves are good but not as good as wool mittens with waterproofing on them.