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Klondike Derby 2026

Details:

Level Up your skills at this year's video game themed Klondike Derby! Troop 1865 will be attending one of the best Klondikes around, hosted by the Del-Mar-Va council at Henson Scout Reservation.

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What is a Klondike Derby?
Many years ago, men raced across the Alaskan frozen wilderness by means of dogs and sleds. Scouting has taken this idea and created the Klondike Derby. Each patrol/den builds a sled, collects materials and equipment, and prepares to embark on the Klondike adventure and participate as a team in the derby. Activities this year are video game themed and will include:

- Mario Bros. (blindfold obstacles, challenges courtesy of Nintendo)

- Paperboy (throw newspapers at targets from your sled)

- Oregon Trial (first aid and ropes... if you can avoid dysentery)

- Tetris (real world 3D tetris)

- Duck Hunt (shotgun)

- Pitfall (tarzan style obstacle course)

- Star Wars ()

- Mario Kart (sled races)

- Pack Man (human pack man)

- Donkey Kong (fire building)

- Pong (like human foosball)

- and more to include cookoffs, campfire, and a tic-tac-toe tournament

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Leader Guide
More details about the Klondike derby are available in the Leader Guide provided by the camp.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KNIowWOnoyanSgikqxImXVvhU-JwB8Cr/view?usp=sharing

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Cold Weather Camping

Camping in the cold can be one of the most fun and rewarding experiences, but you must be prepared.

1865 Tips - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e5NL-ZQ30SbZFGsjkeB5cSDWF8pNCzHu/view?usp=drive_link

Scout Life Checklist - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B0gtlKLcXEdILS1eGZVEQTREk6l37t-V/view?usp=drive_link

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Mush on!

​​Dates: Fri, Jan 23 -  Sun, Jan 25

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Meet: Scouts will meet at St. George’s Church at 5 PM on Friday. Eat dinner before you come or bring with you. Pick up at the University Mall Giant Parking Lot ~noon on Sunday

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Sign Up / PERMED: https://forms.gle/qcMDjSXQuT2JBqUs7 (or form below)


Fee: $45 ($40 early bird paid if before Jan 3)

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Payment:

Zelle - Send to treasurer1865@gmail.com​ from your Zelle enabled checking account. Please include scout name and event in the memo section of the Zelle payment.

Scout Account - Submit https://forms.gle/mV9wDH9y7sXBtY5K7 (or form below). Questions? Ask Mr Scattergood - troop1865sa@gmail.com

Summary of Scouts Attending

Prepared. For Life.

Troop 1865, Fairfax, VA

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