TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL SARATOGA DISTRICT

Be  a  part  of Saratoga District’s Culminating Troop Event . . .

Klondike Derby at Camp Saratoga

Our  Legacy  goes  with  us  into  the  Future  

2017 KLONDIKE DERBY FEBRUARY 4th at CAMP SARATOGA

LEADERS’ GUIDE FOR PATROLS AND TROOPS

AT-A-GLANCE

WHY:   To  experience  the  fun, learning, excitement, and teamwork of winter Scouting activities       while  celebrating  Saratoga  District  history  and  preparing  to  move  into  new  adventures.  WHEN:     The  Klondike  Derby  takes  place  from  8am  (check-­‐in)  to  4pm,  Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.  

The  camping  weekend  extends  from  Friday,  Feb.  3,  2017  at  5pm  to  Sunday,  Feb.  5  at  10am.  Registration  closes  January  26,  2017  at  11:59pm.    

WHERE:     All  events  take  place  at  Camp Saratoga,  once  Saratoga’s  Boy  Scout  camp  and  now  part  of  Wilton  Wildlife  Preserve  &  Park  (www.wiltonpreserve.org/the-­‐lands/camp-­‐saratoga).  The  address  is  90  Scout  Rd.,  Gansevoort,  NY  12831.  Limited  camping  space  is  available  on  site.  Overnight  accommodations  at  a  nearby  church  or  fire  house  can  be  reserved  by  contacting  Scoutmaster  Dave  Hoffman  (see  below)  by  1/20/17.  

HOW:   Register online  at  http://www.trcscouting.org/EventRegistration.aspx?e=10393&rs=1.  The  fee  is  $8  per  participant.  Read this guide  for  additional  information  to  BE PREPARED for Klondike.    

WHO:   All  Saratoga  District  Scout  troops  are  encouraged  to  participate,  and  troops  from  other  districts  are  invited.  Crews  and  posts  are  invited.  Webelos  are  welcomed  as  guests  of  a  troop.  Wilton  Troop  4024  is  the  host  troop.    For  more  information,  contact  Scoutmaster  Dave  Hoffman  -­‐  dhoffman047@nycap.rr.com,  518-­‐424-­‐3679.    

   

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PACKET.  

WELCOME TO CAMP SARATOGA…..p. 2 WHAT TO BRING…………………………..3 PROTOCOL, RULES, & GUIDELINES…..4 SCHEDULES………………….…………....5 KEYS TO COMPETITIVE SUCCESS……6 HONORING THE HISTORY………………7 LOOKING TO THE FUTURE………….…..7

APPENDIX Check-In Form & Roster …………….…8 Link to Medical Form………….…..….....9 Winter Clothing Recommendations…….9 Cold Weather Camping………….…….10 “Hot Lunch” Guidelines………......……11 Cold Weather First Aid……………....…12

+ Information from Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park & the Town of Wilton

 

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 WELCOME  TO  CAMP  SARATOGA  

 All events take place at Camp  Saratoga, Saratoga’s Boy Scout camp from 1930-2000 and the site of many decades of Klondike Derbies. Camp Saratoga is now part of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park (www.wiltonpreserve.org/the-lands/camp-saratoga). Appreciation for Camp Saratoga is part of the Saratoga Scouting legacy that we take with us as we move to new districts.  Directions  GPS: 43.154193 -73.698806. The address is 90 Scout Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831. View on Google Maps. Via I-87: Take the Northway to Exit 16 and turn onto Ballard Road. Immediately east of the Northway, turn south onto Edie Road. Continue for 1.1 miles and take the first left onto Scout Road. Via Route 50 in Town of Wilton: From Route 50 app. 2½ miles north of Wilton Mall, turn left onto Edie Road and travel 1.46 miles. Turn right onto Scout Road. Note that part of Scout Road will be closed except to Scouts and WWPP visitors on Feb. 4th. Scout Road will be one-way only from Edie Road to the railroad overpass that day.  Hospitality  The Town of Wilton is hosting us, although we also have a permit to use nearby state land. About 25 central acres of Camp Saratoga are now owned by the Town of Wilton. New York State owns another 285 surrounding acres of the original camp. Recently, the Town has refurbished Scout camping areas as it welcomes Scouts to use the camp once again.

Limited camping space is available on site. Overnight accommodations at a nearby church or fire house can be reserved by contacting Scoutmaster Dave Hoffman (dhoffman047@nycap.rr.com or 518-424-3679) by 1/13/17. Notable  Camp  Locations  SCOUT ROAD from Edie Road at the west to the railroad overpass at the east will be closed for the day, with access only to Scouts and others using the park facilities.

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PARKING will be in designated parking areas, with some overflow parking on the road when lots are full. Please follow instructions at the site. • Parking lot 2 (enter just east of the caretaker’s cabin, near the railroad overpass) – main lot for Klondike vehicles and trailers. • Parking lot 3 (south side of camp, near fire tower) – recommended for those camping at lean-to area, suggested for staff of events #10+. • Parking lot 1 (main entrance, across from the parade field) will be reserved for other park visitors  –  no  Klondike  parking,  please.      

The IP (Winter) LODGE (north of Scout Road near parking lot 2) will be the site for REGISTRATION as well as the WARMING AND FIRST-AID STATION for the day.

OPENING and CLOSING ceremonies will be at the PARADE FIELD on the south side of the main entrance.

Fires will be permitted only in DESIGNATED FIRE AREAS.

The POND and any ice on the pond will be OFF-LIMITS.

GROOMED TRAILS to the north of parking lot 2 will be OFF-LIMITS so that walkers do not damage the snow that has been prepared for cross-country skiing. [Note that Wilton Wildlife’s Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe event is the next weekend.] Klondike  Guests  &  Exhibitors  Klondike  hosts  are  grateful  to  the  following  for  providing  additional  information  and  resources  at  this  year’s  event.  

•   Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park •   Cornell Hill Fire Tower

•   Heritage Skills •   National Guard

•   Wilton Emergency Squad

WHAT  TO  BRING    

Roster  of  Participants  Each troop will need to bring a COMPLETED CHECK-IN FORM to the IP Lodge between 8 and 8:30 am Saturday morning. The roster specifies Troop #, 2 Adults in Charge plus any additional adults helping/staffing, # of participants, fees collected/due, patrol names and list of Scouts in each patrol. [Webelos accompanying the troop should be so noted.] At the bottom of the check-in form, the (acting) Scoutmaster needs to sign a confirmation that all patrol members are wearing appropriate winter clothing. If adjustments to payment are needed, a troop adult should visit the Registration desk at the IP Lodge between 10 and 11:30 am. The Check-In Form is in the appendix.

 Health  &  Medical  Records  MEDICAL FORMS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT (youth and adults) should be placed in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag with Troop # and the names and cell #s of 2 adult leaders written clearly across the top. Submit at check-in and pick them up at the IP Lodge after the closing ceremony. The health history and parental authorization (for Scouts) sections are the only ones that need to be completed, as they are required in the event of a serious accident in which the injured individual needs hospital care. A BSA Health and Medical form is included in the appendix.  Water  &  Food  Please bring WATER for your troop’s needs (at least 1 quart per patrol member plus water for cooking lunch). There is no potable water at the camp, but we will have a limited amount of water on site through arrangements with the National Guard. Each participant should carry a filled personal water container, and each patrol will need filled water containers.  

In addition to the hot lunch mentioned below, each troop is asked to bring a large can of chicken noodle or tomato SOUP and a container of HOT CHOCOLATE for Scout use. Please also bring a large can of FRUIT FOR THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY. These items should be turned in at check-in. Each participate should carry a non-breakable MUG and spoon for enjoying the soup or cocoa later in the day.

Each patrol will need SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT for preparing a HOT LUNCH for each patrol member plus one or two guests (evaluating). CAMP STOVES following Scout guidelines are allowed. Each participant will need a personal mess kit. Be sure to bring CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES/GEAR plus trash bags and tools for clean-up.

Clothing  Each patrol will need to be CHECKED FOR ADEQUATE CLOTHING ON-SITE PRIOR TO CHECK-IN. When checking your patrol's clothing at the Klondike Derby, the following minimum requirements must be met by EACH member of the patrol: Insulated, water-proof boots Warm hat that covers ears

Warm mittens or gloves Layer-style dress

Waterproof outer layer NO COTTON CLOTHING – read the labels

Scouts who are not adequately clothed will not be allowed to participate until properly dressed for the weather conditions. Guidelines for clothing are included in the appendix. Each patrol should bring extra clothes/gloves/hats. For particularly cold weather, hand and toe warmers are recommended. Note that youth are encouraged to NOT wear Scout uniforms, particularly Scout pants, which are usually cotton.

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Fires  Bring enough FIREWOOD for two fires. Bring MATCHES OR OTHER FIRE STARTER (no lighters) plus tools (shovel, etc.) for putting out fires. Fires are RESTRICTED TO DESIGNATED AREAS. Suggested  Patrol  Equipment  for  Competition  

Sledge Snow Snake Compasses (at least 4) Neckerchief/blindfold for each member

#10 can to boil water/snow First Aid supplies to support patrol on trail Tarp 2 40-ft ropes (1/4” or thicker)

Small shovel Personal backpack for each patrol member Container to carry chips Water for drinking  

Note that items listed are per patrol. Each patrol needs its own equipment and should not expect to share with other patrols from the troop.  

PROTOCOL,  RULES,  &  GUIDELINES    

Registration  &  Check-­‐In  REGISTER ONLINE by January 26th at http://www.trcscouting.org/EventRegistration.aspx?e=10393&rs=1. The fee of $8 per registrant includes the 2017 KLONDIKE PATCH. All youth and at least two adults per troop, as well as additional volunteer helpers, must register.

Names of all participants (youth and adults) must be included on the troop CHECK-IN FORM, submitted between 8 and 8:30 am at the IP Lodge. To streamline check-in and allow Scouts to begin events without delay, ADJUSTMENTS to the roster or fees will take place only from 10 to 11:30 am.

MEDICAL FORMS (in a Ziploc bag labeled with Troop # and on-site contact info for two adults in attendance) must be submitted at check-in. Adult  &  Youth  Leadership  and  Staffing  Per BSA YOUTH PROTECTION guidelines, a minimum of two registered adult leaders must be in attendance for each troop. These two adults (and their cell #s) should be listed on the Check-In Form and on the medical forms bag submitted at check-in.

Each participating troop is asked to CONTACT DAVE HOFFMAN to discuss who will be HELPING TO STAFF THE KLONDIKE and how they will be helping. Event packages will be e-mailed prior to the Klondike to allow evaluators to prepare. Judges do not have to be adults, but can be senior scouts who are knowledgeable in the judging area and relate well to younger scouts. Since multiple patrols may be evaluated each period at each site, multiple judges will be needed at each event station. Volunteers who are overseeing events should REPORT TO THE IP LODGE AT 8:15 on Saturday morning for final instructions. All staff will be provided an event package that day.

The Klondike Derby competition is a PATROL ACTIVITY. Giving advice and instructions from the sidelines is entirely inappropriate. Klondike Derby event judges are authorized to adjust patrol scores downward if they feel that an unfair advantage has been given by an adult or senior Scout who is not a member of the patrol. Training for the event should be accomplished prior to arrival at Camp. Troop adults and youth leaders are expected to “watch from a distance” and set a good example of Scout spirit. Communication  In addition to this LEADERS’ GUIDE, general instructions will be provided via the INFORMATION PACKET each patrol receives at check-in and through announcements at the opening ceremony. The IP LODGE will serve as the main hub for communications during the event. Cell phone coverage is adequate at the camp, and CELL PHONES will be used as necessary. RUNNERS will be an additional source of emergency communication if necessary. Health  and  Safety  The Wilton Emergency Squad will be on site to assist with first-aid needs. Any illnesses, emergencies, and serious first aid incidents must immediately be reported to the Klondike First-Aid station in the IP Lodge. All patrols should have their own easily accessible first-aid supplies to use in the case of minor needs.

Be sure that all participants are prepared for cold weather. During the event, keep a close watch for the telltale signs of hypothermia and frostbite, and send anyone who seems at risk to the warming station immediately (with a buddy). Encourage all participants to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated and avoid hypothermia. Follow guidelines for Scout behavior at council’s winter events. NO SNOWBALLS - Scouts disobeying this rule will be asked to leave Camp. NO SLEDDING on hills without specific advance permission and then only at designated times and in approved locations.

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Showcasing  and  Respecting  the  Environment  In keeping with Scouting’s Outdoor Code, we will honor and respect nature during this winter season. Follow “Leave No Trace” principles. For example, bring trash bags so that you can “Pack it in. Pack it out.”

Fires are restricted to designated areas.

Keep in mind that we are guests at a wildlife preserve. Learn more about the geologically significant Saratoga Sandplains, an area of ancient sand dunes, small but important wetlands, and diverse ecological communities encompassing several endangered or threatened species. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is best known for having the largest population of the “endangered” Karner blue butterfly in the Northeastern part of the United States. Other notable species in the preserve are the frosted elfin butterfly (designated as “threatened”), the Blanding’s turtle (“threatened”), the eastern spadefoot toad (“a species of special concern”), and the eastern hognose snake (“a species of special concern”).

Camp Saratoga is open to snowshoe and cross-country ski enthusiasts throughout the winter, and we will be sharing parts of the camp with other visitors during our Klondike. WWPP’s big Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe event will take place the following weekend. We have assured Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park that Scouts will not walk on the groomed trails to the north of the bathroom and IP Lodge, as walking damages the snow prepared for skiing.

 SCHEDULES  

IN  ADVANCE  ASAP Promote the event within your troop and patrol. ASAP Contact Dave Hoffman about helping to staff. dhoffman047@nycap.rr.com

518-424-3679 By 1/20/17 Contact Dave Hoffman about overnight accommodations. ASAP Begin instructing your troop/patrol re winter camping/clothing/gear. ASAP Begin reviewing Scouting skills and teamwork to prepare for competition. By 1/29/17 Register online. Whenever you can Build Scout spirit and excitement about Klondike. A few days before Check to be sure that all Scouts and adults will be wearing appropriate winter

clothing and have needed supplies and gear.

   KLONDIKE  DAY  8:00  –  8:30   SPL  &  SM  check-­‐in  (bring roster and medical forms + hot chocolate, soup, fruit)

Receive packet with detailed schedule, maps, rotation, etc.  IP  Lodge  

8:00  –  8:30   Clothing  checks  (by Scoutmaster)   Outside  IP  Lodge  8:15  –  8:45   Briefing  for  event  (station)  Leaders   Parking  Lot  #1  9:00  -­‐  9:15   Opening  Ceremony  -­‐  Flag  raising  -­‐  Announcements  of  the  day  

 

Exhibits  open  

Parade  Field  

9:30-­‐  11:45     Morning  Events  (rotation schedule given at check-in) - 15  minutes  per  event  +  5  minutes  to  move  to  next  event  

Soup  and  hot  chocolate  available  at  the  warming  station  

Event  Sites      

IP  Lodge  10:00  –  11:30   Adjustment  for  any  additional  payments   IP  Lodge  12:00  -­‐  1:00   Lunch  -­‐  Each  patrol  will  cook  a  hot  lunch  

 

Judges  for  the  Golden  Skillet  contest  will  visit  each  patrol    

Judges  will  also  dismiss  patrols  when  lunch  and  cleanup  are  finished  and  award  Leave  No  Trace  points  

Designated  Areas  

1:05  –  2:45     Afternoon  Events  (rotation schedule given at check-in) - 15  minutes  per  event  +  5  minutes  to  move  to  next  event  

Soup  and  hot  chocolate  available  at  the  warming  station  

Event  Sites        

IP  Lodge  3:00  –  3:30   Sled  Racing  Finale   Parade  Field  3:40  -­‐  4:00   Awards  and  Closing   Parade  Field  

 

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KEYS  TO  COMPETITIVE  SUCCESS   Carefully review and follow instructions in the event information and rotation schedule distributed the morning of the event.

All competition will be by patrols of 4 to 8 Scouts.

Events and evaluations require Scouts to demonstrate basic Scouting skills, team work, problem solving, and, most of all, Scout Spirit!

Separate awards will be given out for the All-Day Klondike competition, the Sledge Race, and the Golden Skillet lunch contest.

Prepare for events and other competitions by designing/building/refurbishing a well-constructed sled carrying all recommended supplies and equipment, by reviewing Scout skills (including first-aid and rescue), by focusing on creative thinking, and by practicing team building and shared leadership as well as carefully reading this leaders’ guide. All-Day Klondike Competition Patrols will be earning uniquely-designed Klondike chips throughout the day. Chips are awarded to individual patrols and are not to be combined with chips awarded to others.

Chips will be awarded at each event for performance and for exemplary teamwork as they solve a winter camping problem or carry out an assigned activity. Each patrol is expected to follow instructions for its scheduled starting event and rotation schedule. Using this method, all patrols should be able to complete all events. Event judges are authorized to adjust patrol scores downward if an unfair advantage has been given by instruction or interference from an adult or senior Scout who is not a member of the patrol.

In addition to chips earned at events, patrols can earn additional chips by answering questions asked by roving judges or by being observed demonstrating teamwork, leadership, or outstanding Scout spirit. Judges will also spot check clothing throughout the day.

Sledge Races Instructions for sled racing will be given on-site. Be prepared for speed, safety, and spectacular fun.

Golden Skillet Award See the “Hot Lunch” Guidelines in the Appendix.  

Patrol Teamwork Scoring 5 points: Patrol works extremely well together. Patrol leader is in charge; patrol members listen and do what is asked. Everyone is actively involved. 4 points: All Scouts are actively involved. However, some Scouts are doing the majority of the work. 3 points: All Scouts are attentive. Scouts with no tasks are paying attention. One or two Scouts are doing the majority of the work. 2 points: Only one or two Scouts are doing the tasks. The rest are not paying attention to tasks. Arguments over how to perform the task occur.  

HONORING  THE  HISTORY    

Klondike  Heritage  In August 1896, prospectors discovered gold in the remote Klondike region of Canada's Yukon Territory. In July 1897, the S.S. Portland arrived in Seattle, Washington, with more than a ton of Klondike gold on board. This event touched off the great KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH as thousands of people who dreamed of becoming wealthy began booking passage on steamers heading north from Seattle and other West Coast ports TO THE YUKON. Upon arriving at the northern end of the Inside Passage, however, these adventure-bound stampeders found no easy route leading to the still distant Klondike region. Their progress was slow as each prospector made repeated trips over the rugged trail through the bitter cold. Imagine pulling a sled loaded with three to six hundred pounds of supplies over a stretch of ice up a steep grade, strewn with boulders and logs, then crossing over a river bed on a couple of trees laid side by side, and you get a picture of their labors. Facing 60-mile-an-hour winds in 65-degree-below-zero weather, the prospectors had to ascend the Chilkoot Pass -- 1,000 feet straight up. With a steady stream of stampeders lining the path each day, it took forty trips to get a ton of supplies up the mountain. Those who survived the mountain then faced a treacherous passage by boat to the town of Dawson near the gold fields.

Since 1949, Boy Scout Troops have been participating in Klondike Derbies as a way to honor this historic time. Scouts pull a sled loaded with supplies from station to station and compete in various scout skill based events. We are carrying on that tradition!!! Get your sleds ready! Saratoga  Heritage  Saratoga County Council BSA was established in 1928 and purchased the Camp Saratoga property in 1930 from the Gick family, who owned extensive property in the area. The original 290 acres included all of the Gick property west of the railroad and featured a pond, dam, tenant farmhouse, and barn. Camp Saratoga officially opened as the summer camp for Saratoga County Council on June 26, 1930.

Winter at Camp Saratoga not only offered a wealth of cold-weather activities but also provided a principal means of sustaining the council In the early decades, as Scouts and leaders harvested and sold ice from the pond to preserve food before electricity was widespread. Starting about 1950, the highlight of each winter season was the annual Klondike Derby.

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In its heyday, the camp, which had expanded to 350 acres, included a large dining hall, ranger’s cabin, health lodge, winter lodge, nature lodge, cook’s cabin, boathouse, shower house, four campers’ cabins, pavilion with enclosed trading post, chapel, and several lean-tos and outhouses in addition to the original farmhouse (used as the administration building) and barn. Program areas included rifle and archery ranges, a campfire circle with seating, and a variety of seasonal activity areas. In the 1980’s individual Boy Scout troops were encouraged to build their own lean-tos, outhouses, and water systems on the property. The endangered Karner blue butterfly may have been identified at Camp Saratoga as early as the 1960’s when legendary Wilton naturalist Dr. Orra Phelps inventoried the flora and fauna of the area. Beginning in the early 1980’s, Saratoga’s Scouting community, led by Board vice president and property manager Larry Gordon, ensured protection and enhancement of the environment needed by the endangered species. The camp’s role in the community evolved as it served as the site of a variety of community activities over the years. In addition to the development of butterfly habitat, the camp was used for such conservation activities as Thomas Luther reforestation projects (1930-1950), New York State Forest practice agreements and related harvesting, and several conservation events featuring exhibits and activities hosted by regional conservation groups. The camp was used as a training site by multiple organizations, including BOCES (conservation as well as construction trades), the DEC Hunter Safety program, the MPTU/Navy, the National Guard, the US Fish & Wildlife Service, the 464th Army Reserves, and other community groups. Other frequent users were Girl Scouts, 4-H, Wilton Rod & Gun Club, Saratoga County Cooperative Extension, Skidmore College, Empire State College, Waldorf School, and community recreation groups (skiing, hiking, running, etc.). Several local businesses held annual employee retreats at the camp. When Twin Rivers Boy Scout Council formed from the merger of Saratoga County Council and several other BSA councils in 1990-91, Camp Saratoga became the property of the new council and continued to host Scout camping, leader training, and other outdoor events. Established in 1996, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park grew out of the vision of then Wilton Town Supervisor Roy McDonald, who partnered with The Nature Conservancy to start the new organization and establish an area for wildlife preservation, environmental education, and recreation. After Twin Rivers Council BSA decided to sell Camp Saratoga, it seemed particularly appropriate that the camp property should become the on-the-ground nucleus of the newly formed Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Not only was the preservation of the endangered Karner blue butterfly important to the vision, but the woodlands, wetlands, open fields, trails, streams, and pond provided the perfect setting for both preservation and enjoyment of nature. Camp Saratoga became the largest protected parcel within WWPP.

LOOKING  TO  THE  FUTURE      

Moving  onto  New  Scouting  Trails  Scouting is all about delivery of Scouting program to youth in keeping with the Boy Scout mission:

The  mission  of  the  Boy  Scouts  of  America  is  to  prepare  young  people  to  make  ethical  and  moral  choices    over  their  lifetimes  by  instilling  in  them  the  values  of  the  Scout  Oath  and  Law.  

The structure and location of the delivery of the Scouting program are less important than how the program is delivered. After 88 years of Scouting identity as part of Saratoga County Council or Saratoga District, Saratoga’s Scouting units will be expanding our horizons, developing new relationships, and exploring new Scouting trails. Southeast Saratoga units will join Columbia, Rennselaer, and southern Washington Counties in District 3. Northern Saratoga units will join Warren and Washington Counties in District 4. Southwest Saratoga units will join Schenectady, Fulton, Montgomery, and Hamilton Counties in District 5. Building  on  the  Past  as  We  Journey  into  the  Future  Our success as individuals or as groups depends partly on the strength of the “roots and wings” we develop as we grow and learn on our journeys through life. The background and relationships we’ve established as part of Saratoga Scouting have given us strong roots: “The roots are the haven to count on,/ The base that is sure and strong,/ The sense of belonging and values,/ The knowledge of right and wrong.” We can symbolically return to our roots (try to “go home” again), but we cannot actually go back in time. Our past does go with us as we step into the future and helps us to have the confidence to test our wings: “The wings are the opportunity/ To follow dreams that soar,/ To take risks and reach for stars,/ To always aim for more.”

As we close this chapter of Saratoga Scouting, we wish all the best to every Scouting unit. May your unit be strengthened by Saratoga’s Scouting legacy and empowered by the dreams and aspirations that guide us as we move forward toward the realization of Scouting at its best.    

APPENDIX  Begins  on  the  next  page.  

 

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 APPENDIX  A  

 

2017  Klondike  Derby  Check-­‐in  Form  Submit  completed  form  8  to  8:30  am,  Saturday,  February  4th,  at  the  IP  Lodge.  

If  adjustments  are  needed,  adult  should  return  to  the  IP  Lodge  between  10  and  11:30.    4-­‐digit  Troop  #:  _________________                Community  _____________________________              2016  District  ____________________________    

Adult  leader  #1  _____________________________                        Cell  phone # ___________________________ Adult  leader  #2  _____________________________                        cell phone # ____________________________

 #  Registered  Scouts:  __________           Total  Fee  ($8/participant):    __________    #  Registered  Adults:  __________             Pre-­‐Registration  Credit:              __________    #  Total  Participants:  __________             Balance  Due:                                                __________  

 Troop  Roster  of  Participants  

 Patrol  Name____________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________    Patrol  Name____________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________    Identify  any  above  as  Webelos    With  “W”                

Patrol  Name____________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________    Patrol  Name____________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________  ______________________________    I  have  personally  confirmed  that  each  listed  patrol  and  all  patrol  members  are  wearing  proper  winter  clothing  to  be  allowed  to  participate  in  the  Klondike  activities.  _________________________________  Signed  by  Participating  Scoutmaster      

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 APPENDIX  B  

LINK  TO  BSA  MEDICAL  FORM  www.scouting.org/filestore/.../680-­001_ABC.pdf  

 APPENDIX  C  

 WINTER  CLOTHING  RECOMMENDATIONS  

 Adequate  clothing  is  one  of  the  most  important  ways  to  ensure  survival  on  a  winter  outing.  If  you  are  well  prepared,  you  are  warm  and  dry.    However,  if  you  are  unprepared,  and  your  feet  are  wet  and  cold,  your  body  loses  its  heat  dangerously  fast.    When  the  poorest-­‐equipped  Scout  becomes  too  cold  or  wet  to  continue,  the  whole  patrol  must  stop  and  care  for  him  and  return  to  the  IP  Lodge.    “Cotton  is  rotten”  is  the  first  rule  of  the  winter  dress  code.    And  the  second  rule  is  “no  sneakers.”    Everyone  needs  to  have  water-­‐proof  and  insulated  footwear  for  any  outdoor  wintertime  activity.    Ski  pants  over  long  underwear  is  adequate,  as  long  as  the  long  underwear  is  not  cotton.    Wool  pants  are  also  fine.    Pants  should  include  a  snow  cuff  or  be  covered  by  gaiters  to  prevent  snow  from  getting  into  boots  when  hiking.    The  Scoutmasters  should  be  the  clothing  experts  at  the  Klondike  Derby,  and  they  need  to  set  the  standards  against  which  each  member  of  each  patrol  will  be  measured  on  Derby  Day.    The  following  information  will  help  you  understand  their  philosophy.    Keeping  feet  warm  and  dry  is  absolutely  essential.    If  you  or  your  Scouts  are  going  out  to  buy  new  boots,  spend  a  little  extra  and  get  a  good  pair.    The  Scoutmaster  should  be  looking  for  water-­‐proof  boots,  two  pairs  of  socks  (preferably  polypropylene  under  sock  and  wool  over  sock)  that  wick  moisture  away  from  perspiring  feet.    Rubber  bottom  boots  with  removable  insulating  liners  are  best.    All-­‐leather  boots  will  probably  leak  eventually  (even  if  religiously  “waterproofed”).    Tight  boots  will  be  cold.    Scoutmasters  should  encourage  patrol  members  to  carry  an  extra  pair  of  socks  and  a  couple  foot-­‐size  plastic  bags  with  the  idea  that  if  your  feet  do  get  wet  you  can  change  socks  and  then  slip  on  the  plastic  bags  to  keep  water  from  wet  boots  from  getting  the  fresh  socks  wet.  Sneakers  and  sneaker-­‐like  boots  are  not  allowed.    Toe  warmers  also  help  in  very  cold  weather.    Hats  are  essential  for  winter  activities.  Baseball  caps  are  not  allowed.    The  Scoutmaster  needs  to  see  warm,  wool  or  wool/poly  hats  that  come  down  well  over  your  ears.    Hats  should  be  ON  except  possibly  when  engaged  in  extreme  exertion,  preferable  rolled  up  for  cooling  off.  Your  hat  is  your  thermostat;  most  body  heat  is  lost  from  your  head  and  neck.    “If  your  feet  get  cold,  put  on  your  hat”  is  a  good  rule  to  remember.    Mittens  are  better  than  gloves;  fingers  can  keep  each  other  warm.    Thick  wool  or  wool/poly  ones  with  water  resistant  over-­‐mitts  are  great.    A  light  pair  of  polypropylene  gloves  inside  makes  for  a  warm  combination.    Fingerless  gloves  are  inadequate  for  Klondike  activities.    Good  quality  ski  gloves  are  OK,  too.        The  ideal  way  to  cover  your  upper  body  is  a  layering  approach  to  allow  for  adjustments  in  the  thickness  of  insulation  for  different  activities.    Long  underwear  is  the  first  layer,  then  something  other  than  100%  cotton:  polypropylene,  wool/poly  blends,  etc.    Then  a  warm  (non-­‐cotton)  outer  shirt  and/or  wool  sweater  is  next.    Cotton  sweatshirts  should  not  be  worn  –  if  they  get  wet,  they  stay  wet  and  you  get  cold.    Over  the  shirt  or  sweater  goes  a  light  to  medium  weight  jacket  or  “shell”  depending  on  the  weather  conditions.    The  fourth  layer  (which  may  be  in  your  day  pack)  is  a  rain  coat  or  poncho  to  protect  you  from  the  elements.    The  Scoutmaster  should  be  looking  for  evidence  of  all  four  layers!    Day  packs  should  be  large  enough  to  accommodate  layers  which  are  removed  when  Scouts  get  warm.    

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APPENDIX  D    

COLD  WEATHER  CAMPING   1.  You  warm  the  sleeping  bag;  it  does  not  warm  you!  Plan  to  dress  lightly  by  changing  into  clean  clothes  when  you  retire  for  the  night.  The  clothes  you  wear  during  a  regular  day  contain  about  a  pint  of  moisture  from  normal  perspiration  and  increase  your  risk  of  hypothermia.    2.  A  closed-­‐cell  sleeping  pad  does  not  absorb  moisture  and  works  as  a  great  insulator  from  the  cold  ground.  An  air  mattress  and  cots  are  useless  in  winter!  If  you  do  not  have  a  sleeping  bag  rated  to  at  least  10-­‐15  degrees  F.,  bring  an  extra  wool  blanket.  A  fleece  liner  in  your  sleeping  bag  can  also  provide  an  extra  layer  of  warmth  as  well.    3.  You  should  pack  all  clothes  in  heavy-­‐duty  Ziploc  or  plastic  bags  before  you  pack  them  in  your  pack.  Natural  moisture  in  your  clothes  when  you  are  camping  can  be  uncomfortable  when  you  get  dressed  in  the  morning.  Backpacks  and  duffels  are  not  waterproof  and  they  do  absorb  moisture.  4.  Wearing  a  winter  hat  when  you  sleep  is  helpful;  remember  the  chimney  effect.  When  you  wear  a  hat,  your  feet  stay  warmer.  Fact:  70%  of  heat  loss  from  the  body  is  through  the  head.5.  Waterproof  your  shoes  or  boots  with  a  waterproofing  spray  before  your  camping  trip.    6.  Change  all  of  your  clothes  (even  your  underwear)  just  before  you  go  to  bed.  7.  Putting  some  of  the  clothes  you  will  wear  the  next  day  inside  your  sleeping  bag  when  you  go  to  bed  will  warm  them  up.  Always  bring  at  least  one  extra  pair  of  wool  socks  for  emergencies.  8.  Ventilate  your  tent  at  night.  A  closed  tent  allows  condensation  to  build  up  on  the  roof  of  the  tent  and  it  might  “snow”  or  “rain”  in  your  tent.  9.  If  you  are  cold  or  get  wet,  talk  to  your  leaders.  Don’t  wait  until  you  are  numb  or  until  the  early  morning  hours.  Learn  what  hypothermia  is  before  going  winter  camping  and  learn  to  prevent  it.  10.  Eat  lots  of  fat,  complex  carbs,  and  protein  (i.e.,  meats,  pasta,  bacon,  sausage,  fruits  and  veggies,  butter,  nuts,  peanut  butter,  cheese,  salami).  Sweets  will  not  sustain  you.  11.  DRINK  LOTS  of  water  to  avoid  dehydration.  Warm  drinks  can  keep  you  warm.    12.  Be  prepared:•  Dress  Warm•  Keep  Warm  –  Feet,  Head  and  Hands•  Sleep  Warm•  Eat  and  Drink  Warm•  Think  Warm:  Keep  a  Positive  Mental  Attitude!      

Keeping  warm  is  the  most  important  part  of  cold  weather  camping.  Use  the  C-­‐O-­‐L-­‐D  method  to  assure  staying  warm.    

C  –  CLEAN    Since  insulation  is  only  effective  when  heat  is  trapped  by  dead  air  spaces,  keep  your  insulating  layers  clean  and  fluffy.  Dirt,  grime,  and  perspiration  can  mat  down  those  air  spaces  and  reduce  the  warmth  of  a  garment.    

O  –  OVERHEATING    Avoid  overheating  by  adjusting  the  layers  of  your  clothing  to  meet  the  outside  temperature  and  the  exertions  of  your  activities.  Excessive  sweating  can  dampen  your  garments  and  cause  chilling  later  on.    

L  –  LOOSE  LAYERS    A  steady  flow  of  warm  blood  is  essential  to  keep  all  parts  of  your  body  heated.  Wear  several  loosely  fitting  layers  of  clothing  and  footgear  that  will  allow  maximum  insulation  without  impeding  your  circulation.    

D  –  DRY    Damp  clothing  and  skin  can  cause  your  body  to  cool  quickly,  possibly  leading  to  frostbite  and  hypothermia.  Keep  dry  by  avoiding  cotton  clothes  that  absorb  moisture.  Always  brush  away  snow  that  is  on  your  clothes  before  you  enter  a  heated  area.  Keep  the  clothing  around  your  neck  loosened  so  that  body  heat  and  moisture  can  escape  instead  of  soaking  several  layers  of  clothing.    

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APPENDIX  E  

   

“HOT  LUNCH”  GUIDELINES    

In  the  wintertime,  it  is  necessary  to  be  well  fed  &  hydrated  or  a  person  will  tire  quickly.    The  body’s  premium  fuel  is  complex  carbohydrates  such  as  bread,  pasta  or  potatoes.    To  cook  a  hot  lunch  quickly  is  a  good  test  of  a  patrol’s  ability  to  feed  itself  and  so  to  continue  to  operate  at  full  strength.    The  specified  ration  of  pasta  will  help  you  get  through  the  afternoon’s  strenuous  Derby  activities  and  the  hot  soup  and  drink  will  furnish  warmth  and  necessary  liquids  to  prevent  dehydration.    Opening  a  can  of  ravioli,  spaghetti,  spaghetti-­‐o’s  etc.  and  heating  it  over  an  open  flame  is  a  slow  and  often  amusing  process.    The  juices  in  the  bottom  of  the  can  boil  and  complex  carbohydrates  become  food  for  the  fire  and  sauce-­‐speckled  Scouts  go  hungry.    And  someone  always  forgets  the  can  opener.    Cooking  pasta  in  a  pot  is  a  little  better,  but  then  you  have  a  utensil  to  clean  that  is  a  mess  on  both  the  inside  and  the  outside.    A  good  solution  is  to  use  boiling  bags  similar  to  the  Dazey  Seal-­‐A-­‐Meal.    Before  you  leave  home,  remove  your  favorite  pre-­‐cooked  pasta  from  the  can  and  heat  seal  it  in  a  plastic  freezer  bag  using  a  seal-­‐a-­‐meal  machine.    Check  with  some  gardening  Scout  parents  who  freeze  vegetables.  Someone  is  sure  to  have  one  that  your  patrol  can  borrow.    Keep  your  boil-­‐a-­‐bag  meal  cold  until  Derby  lunch  time  and  then  place  it  in  a  pot  of  boiling  water.    In  no  time  you  will  have  a  serving  of  hot  pasta.    Just  tear  open  the  bag  and  dig  in.    Cleanup  is  easy,  and  the  bag  is  a  great  hand-­‐warmer  on  a  cold  winter  day.    It  is  important  to  use  a  plastic  bag  that  is  made  to  be  boiled.    Sandwich  bags  and  other  freezer  bags  are  not  made  to  be  put  into  boiling  water.    The  plastic  gives  off  chemical  gases  that  will  make  a  Scout  ill.    It  is  critical  to  only  use  plastic  bags  made  for  boiling.    Soup  is  conveniently  prepared  then  by  adding  some  of  the  already  boiling  water  to  a  pre-­‐measured  portion  of  dehydrated  soup  such  as  Cup-­‐a-­‐Soup  in  individual  cups.        In  order  to  make  clean  up  easier,  put  dish  wash  soap  up  the  outside  of  the  pot  used  for  boiling  water  or  any  pot  used  to  cook  if  a  fire  is  used.    The  soot  from  the  fire  is  then  just  wiped  off  with  a  paper  towel  or  cloth.    Camp  stoves  are  permitted.    Scouts  should  have  practiced  using  stoves  before  they  arrive.      GOLDEN SKILLET RULES Note: This contest does not contribute to the score of the Klondike Derby. This event is scored and judged for separate awards.

TEAM – The patrol will compete as a team. All patrol members must have a role on the team. SAFETY – Safety is paramount above all else (fire safety, food safety, knife safety, etc.). Any violation of Scouting’s safety standards will result in an automatic disqualification. FIRE – Use any method to cook that you choose, as long as it meets Boy Scout Standards and Fire Safety rules. Only a limited number of established fire rings will be available. A water bucket in each cooking area is expected. Fires will be put out COMPLETELY at the end of the cooking competition. EQUIPMENT – The patrol must transport anything and everything that they need with their sled. This includes tables/chairs if needed, stoves, food, coolers, etc. Multiple trips are acceptable, just be mindful of time restraints. TIME – The lunch break starts at 11:45AM. The meal must be ready for judging by 12:30PM at the latest. Patrols must be cleaned up and “no trace” left by 12:55PM at the latest. QUANTITY – Each patrol will prepare enough food to heartily feed their patrol plus a small serving for as many as three judges. HYGIENE – All patrol members must have clean hands, washed with soap and water. All of the equipment and food must also be clean. THE MEAL – In addition to the teamwork and other considerations, meals will be scored based on taste, presentation, and creativity (consider finding a way to relate your meal to the theme).

     

 

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APPENDIX  F      

COLD  WEATHER  FIRST  AID    

The  first  aid  station  is  designed  to  check  the  patrol  on  these  first  aid  skills:    (1)  Protection  and  safety  of  the  First  Aiders  (2)  Protection  and  safety  of  the  patient  (3)  Knowledge  of  first  aid  (4)  Adequate  transportation  of  the  patient  (5)  Teamwork    (1)  The  First  Aiders  need  to  demonstrate  by  their  actions  that  all  members  of  the  patrol  will  be  kept  warm.    Is  someone  concerned  about  the  warmth  of  others?    If  anything,  patrol  members  should  be  putting  on  clothing  and  hats,  rather  than  removing  them.    Patrol  members  should  be  actively  helping  and  not  resting  or  rolling  around  on  the  ground.    If  one  of  the  patrol  members  is  cold,  does  someone  do  something  to  get  him  warm?    (2)  The  First  Aiders  need  to  take  positive  steps  to  protect  the  patient.    Has  someone  verified  that  the  patient  is  breathing?    Before  the  patient  is  moved  in  any  way,  have  they  verified  that  there  are  no  fractures  and  no  back  or  neck  injuries?    Has  someone  been  sent  to  get  professional  help?    Is  there  a  barrier  under  the  patient  so  he  will  not  get  wet?    Are  attempts  made  to  warm  the  patient,  that  is,  for  each  blanket  placed  on  top  of  him,  two  have  been  placed  under  him?    (3)  Demonstrate  First  Aid  knowledge.    Refer  to  the  Boy  Scout  Handbook.    No  extra  points  are  given  for  bringing  oxygen  or  any  other  first  aid  items  which  normally  would  not  be  found  in  a  hiker’s  first  aid  kit.    First  aid  supplies  are  expected  to  be  used;  no  credit  is  given  for  supplies  kept  in  the  wrapper.    (4)  Transportation.    Does  the  patrol  have  a  sledge  suitably  sized  to  transport  the  patient?    Has  the  patient  been  loaded  onto  the  sledge  without  causing  additional  harm?    (Kicking  the  patient  to  get  up  and  walk  to  the  sledge  is  not  acceptable  behavior).    (5)  Teamwork  of  the  patrol.    Does  someone  take  charge?    Was  first  aid  performed  expeditiously?  Does  the  entire  patrol  work  as  a  team?    Fooling  around  and  throwing  snow  will  result  in  the  patrol  not  getting  two  points  in  this  scoring  category.    A  Scout  is  prepared  for  accidents!    Accidents  can  happen  any  time  and  anywhere.    Staying  calm  and  acting  with  confidence  is  one  of  the  best  first  aid  procedures.                  

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OVERVIEW: General Information about Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Mission To conserve ecological systems and natural settings, while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

The Setting Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is part of the geologically significant Saratoga Sandplains, an area of ancient sand dunes, small but important wetlands, and diverse ecological communities encompassing several endangered or threatened species. Principally in the Town of Wilton, east of I-87, the WWPP extends into part of the Town of Northumberland. The Partners

Ø  Town of Wilton Ø  Saratoga County Ø  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Ø  The Nature Conservancy

Contribution to the Community WWPP offers a wide range of educational programming, recreational opportunities, and conservation participation. Educational activities are presented at the Preserve & Park and off-site for local schools, scouts and other youth groups, and the general public. Special events include our winter Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe and our spring Wildlife Festival. Most programs and events are free. Trails are open to the public with no user fees. Trail System As of 2016, there are over twenty miles of marked trails within the Preserve & Park. A trail brochure identifies trails for the Opdahl Farm, the Old Gick Farm, Fox Parcel, the Neilmann Parcel, and Camp Saratoga. The trails on county lands off of Edie Road and at Kalabus-Perry are shown on county maps and on our overview map. Protected Acreage When WWPP was established in 1996, the goal was to protect 3,000 acres. As of 2016, there are approximately 2,400 acres of protected land within and adjacent to the Study Area. Noted Species

Ø   Karner blue butterfly: listed as endangered at the federal and state levels Ø   Frosted elfin: listed as threatened at the state level Ø   Blanding’s turtle: listed as threatened at the state level Ø   Spotted turtle: state-designated species of special concern Ø   Eastern hognose snake: state-designated species of special concern Ø   Eastern spadefoot toad: state-designated species of special concern Ø   Blue-spotted salamander: state-designated species of special concern

501(c)(3) Status The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions to the organization are tax deductible.

Volunteers An outstanding group of volunteers provides many hundreds of hours of service leading the organization in meeting its mission of conservation, education, and recreation. See the contact information below to join the volunteer group.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

80  Scout  Road,  Gansevoort,  NY  12831  ●  518-­450-­0321     www.wiltonpreserve.org ● info@wiltonpreserve.org  

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park now has the largest population of Karner blue butterflies in the Northeastern United States.

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Children love spending time outdoors in nature. Photo credit: Dana McClure

Education

Program Types and Descriptions

For details, see: www.wiltonpreserve.org  

General Public and Children’s Programs Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers a wide variety of outdoor and indoor programs that explore different aspects of the natural world. Most programs are active and hands-on, involving a hike or a snowshoe to explore some of nature’s beauty and wonder. Most programs are free. Past programs have included Pond Explorations, Art in Nature Series, Karner Blue Butterfly Walks, Nature Discovery Walks, Wellness Walks, and PreK Days. Every spring, on the Sunday after Memorial Day we host our Wilton Wildlife Festival. We have Karner Blue Butterfly walks, lupine planting, pond exploration, lots of nature crafts, live animal programs, displays from other community environmental organizations, fire tower tours, and a BBQ!

Children’s and Youth Programming: Interactive & Stem-Based We also offer programs to Scouts, 4H, and other organizations to help enhance awareness of this area’s unique habitats and diverse species. Programs encourage the use of reasoning, math, art, writing and verbal skills to expand the children’s understanding of nature’s intricate web.

Programs for Clubs and Civic Groups The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park accommodates as many requests for programs as possible. Contact the Preserve & Park if you are interested in having an educational program at your site or at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. .    

Camp Saratoga RESERVATIONS

The Town of Wilton invites Scouts to hold programs and events at Camp Saratoga. To arrange to use facilities at Camp Saratoga for your Scout group, please contact Paul or Linda Woschanko at (518) 584-4854.

Expert naturalist Vince Walsh leads a winter tracking program. Photo credit: Sarah Clarkin

Up close and personal with a Karner blue butterfly. Photo credit: Maryanne MacKenzie