10-Jan-2017 (v2) Page 1 RARITAN VALLEY DISTRICT Presents 50 th KLONDIKE Est. 1968 February 4, 2017 (first Saturday in February) Backup Date: February 25 (fourth Saturday) Location: “The Loop” at Watchung Reservation Mountainside, NJ Registration is $8 per Scout Registration deadline for all sleds is Friday, January 20, 2017 Registration only accepted online: https://ppbsa.doubleknot.com/event/2024256 Event Contacts: David Robbins / [email protected]/ 908-458-6160 Art Lobdell / [email protected]/ 973-765-9322 ext 228 Handicapped Accessibility Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Patriots’ Path Council, Boy Scouts of America will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at its meetings. Please contact Art Lobdell at 973-765-9322 with your request. Photo Release: I understand that by attending this program sponsored by the Patriots’ Path Council, Boy Scouts of America, I consent to the use of photographs, film, videotapes, electronic representations and or sound recordings made of me and my family during that time by the Boy Scouts of America, at their discretion, and I hereby release the Boy Scouts of America from any and all liability. Refunds: Individuals or groups that cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of fees paid, less a 15% administrative charge. No refunds will be made after the 30 day cancellation deadline, unless there is a medical or other emergency. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND SENT TO THE PATRIOTS' PATH COUNCIL, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927
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RARITAN VALLEY DISTRICT
Presents
50th KLONDIKE Est. 1968
February 4, 2017 (first Saturday in February) Backup Date: February 25 (fourth Saturday)
Location: “The Loop” at Watchung Reservation Mountainside, NJ
Registration is $8 per Scout
Registration deadline for all sleds is Friday, January 20, 2017
Handicapped Accessibility Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Patriots’ Path Council, Boy Scouts of America will make all reasonable efforts to
accommodate persons with disabilities at its meetings. Please contact Art Lobdell at 973-765-9322 with your request. Photo Release: I understand that by attending this program
sponsored by the Patriots’ Path Council, Boy Scouts of America, I consent to the use of photographs, film, videotapes, electronic representations and or sound recordings made of me and
my family during that time by the Boy Scouts of America, at their discretion, and I hereby release the Boy Scouts of America from any and all liability. Refunds: Individuals or groups that
cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of fees paid, less a 15% administrative charge. No refunds will be made after the 30 day
cancellation deadline, unless there is a medical or other emergency. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND SENT TO THE PATRIOTS' PATH COUNCIL, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar
In 1896, gold was discovered in the Klondike River in the Yukon Territory in Canada. Word quickly spread about the gold, and the Klondike Gold Rush was on. Men from as far away as Great Britain rushed to the Yukon Territory in search of gold. More than 40,000 made it to the Klondike, but many did not survive the trek. Some of those who survived struck it rich when they found gold. For over 60 years, districts of the Boy Scouts of America have been remembering this event by running Klondike derbies that challenge patrols with tasks using Scout skills. The event takes place again this year at the Watchung Reservation in Mountainside, New Jersey. On the Reservation map at the end of this package, the location is “The Loop”. Some of the town locations will be on the loop, with others on outlying trails. Headquarters check-in will take place at the large restroom location on the northwestern quadrant of “The Loop” (see cross road within “The Loop” expansion – at the end of the package). Directions (from US 22 East):
In Scotch Plains, just past Blue Star Shopping Center, take exit on right to Scotch Plains/New Providence (also has sign for US78) Follow US78 sign (bear right) to go back over US22 Go through first light (crosses Bonnie Burn Road) At next light (@0.9 mile) – turn RIGHT onto Valley Road Take a quick LEFT (couple hundred yards) onto Glenside Ave(see Watchung Reserv. signs) Go @2.1 miles, take RIGHT onto CR645 (W.R. Tracy Drive) Go @0.7 miles to “The Loop” – will see “One Way” sign to Headquarters/dropoff .
Directions (from US 78W): Take EXIT 44 toward NEW PROVIDENCE/BERKELEY HGTS Turn LEFT onto CR-527/GLENSIDE AVE Go 1.2 miles, take RIGHT onto CR-645 (W R TRACY DR) Go @0.7 miles to “The Loop” – will see “One Way” sign to Headquarters/dropoff.
Note: If using a GPS from US 78 only, you can enter the address of the Trailside Nature Center, 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside. You do not want to go all the way to the Center, but it will take you to the circle (“The Loop”) on CR645/Tracy Drive. YOU CAN NOT USE THIS ADDRESS WITH GPS IF COMING FROM US 22 – IT WILL TAKE A DIFFERENT ROUTE. This is a staggered start event with 15 minutes between start times. The first flight of sleds will start at 8:45 am. It is expected that each patrol will arrive at the Klondike location 45 minutes prior to their start time. Thus, the first patrols must arrive no later than 8:00 am. If a patrol arrives late and misses its scheduled start time, it may result in waiting until the last flight time. Start times will be assigned based upon the order registrations are received. Each unit will be notified of their start time as soon as possible after registration is completed.
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Sleds must be dropped off on the grass on the opposite side of the road from Headquarters – do not bring sleds to the Headquarters building. Sleds will be inspected and patrols started on their adventure following patrol leader check-in at Headquarters. Other than the patrol leader (PL), all patrol members should stay with their sled prior to their start time. It is expected that each patrol will also have an assistant patrol leader (APL) identified in advance. The APL will have responsibility to manage the patrol while the PL is going through the check-in process. Depending upon the schedule, event officials may need to start the sled inspection with the APL.
Note: Vehicles can NOT park on the small road in front of Headquarters. Adults should drop sled(s) and quickly move vehicles to one of the parking areas around the loop. If there is an abundance of snow, please work with parking staff as they try to accommodate everyone. While we hope to isolate Scout sled movement as much as possible to non-active traffic areas, we must be careful of traffic around the loop.
Each participating troop must have at least two adult leaders to help with the operations of the event. As soon as possible on the day of the Klondike, those adults should report to Headquarters to see what support is needed around the course.
Notice: Webelos I and II (Arrow of Light) Klondike event
The Klondike committee has again decided to support a parallel Webelos and Arrow of Light Klondike event. The associated details are provided as a separate document available to the district Cub Scout packs. It is expected that the same Boy Scout Klondike towns will be used for the Webelos dens, where the Webelos will demonstrate skills and/or learn new skills relevant to the specific Klondike town. Each Webelos den must have two adult leaders to supervise during the event (plus perhaps their den chief). The dens are not required to have a sled. If they choose to bring one, it must go through the same inspection as the troop sleds.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is a cold weather activity. Patrol leaders should ensure every Scout is dressed for the time of year. This includes winter boots appropriate to the weather conditions, as well as dressing in layers, with non-cotton under-layers. This is NOT a uniformed event, i.e., Scout uniforms are typically not designed for cold weather. A clothing/footwear check will be made during check-in / inspections. Any Scout who is not appropriately dressed will have to be removed from the event for his own safety (we REALLY don’t want that to happen, so please prepare). The following is some basic information on staying warm/safe in cold weather: Remember C O L D: C (Clean) - dirty clothes lose their loft and get you cold. O (Overheat) - never get sweaty, strip off layers to stay warm but not too hot. L (Layers) - dress in synthetic layers (especially close to your skin) for easy temperature control. Air is an excellent insulator and by wearing several layers of clothes you will keep warm. D (Dry) - wet clothes (and sleeping bags) also lose their insulation. Staying dry is the key to staying warm. COTTON KILLS! Do not wear cotton clothing, especially close to the skin. Remember the 3 W's of layering - Wicking inside layer, Warmth middle layer(s) and Wind/Water outer layer. Wicking should be a polypropylene material (upper/long underwear and sock liner). Warmth layer(s) should be fleece or wool. The Wind/Water
layer should be Gore-Tex or at least 60/40 nylon. If you are camping in the snow, wear snow pants over your regular clothing. Bring extra hand covering - mittens are warmer than gloves. Keep your hands and feet warm. Your body will always protect the core, so if your hands
and feet are warm, your core will also likely be warm. If your hands or feet are cold, put on more layers, and put on a hat!
Leaders: make sure you have a good knowledge of the signs of frostbite and hypothermia. You should be able to recognize it in others and in yourself. Teach Scouts to tell someone right away if they or someone else is showing signs of cold-related problems.
Stay hydrated. It’s easy to get dehydrated in the winter. Drink liquids and eat plenty of carbs. Bring extra WATER. It’s easy to get dehydrated in the winter. You aren’t visibly
sweating, so you don’t think to drink water, but since the air is so dry, you lose a LOT of water through breathing. Drink lots of water!
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Klondike Rules and Notes
This event is for Boy Scouts taking place in a public park. As always the Scout Oath and Law apply at ALL times. The Guide to Safe Scouting for Unit Activities will be observed.
Patrols: Please attempt to compete as natural patrols. Minimum patrol size is five Scouts; the maximum is nine Scouts.
NOTE: It has been noted that some troops are using older sleds that were probably built in the days where sleds had a minimum weight requirement, i.e., the sleds themselves are heavy. Especially for smaller patrols, it is apparent that these sleds cause the boys to struggle (with the sled and with each other). Please give some thought to whether your sleds should be replaced (or at least maintained). Building a new sled could be a patrol or troop planning activity.
The judging of each event will be done by older Scouts and adult Scouting volunteers. Please respect their decisions - remember this event is for fun and the development of the Scouts and their patrols.
First through third place awards will be presented for both junior and senior patrols. A ribbon will be given to each participating patrol. Troops must classify each patrol using the following definitions (see patrol roster form attachment):
Junior Patrol: Average rank First Class or below AND average age less than or equal to 14. Senior Patrol: Average rank above First Class OR average age greater than 14. Note: Any patrol can choose to be a senior patrol regardless of the calculation.
A Scout and his patrol are prepared. They need to demonstrate their ability to act independently. Any type of outside assistance to a Scout or patrol will not be permitted. Adult observers are discouraged. Town judges or Klondike officials may issue a warning to the patrol leader and any person(s) providing assistance. If the warning is not heeded or the assistance persists, the patrol may receive deductions or be disqualified and asked to leave the Klondike area immediately.
Exception Note - Special Needs Patrols: if a patrol may need some additional assistance in managing their time on the course, their adult leader is requested to identify the situation to the Klondike Governor. In that case, an adult assistant from the troop would be requested to monitor the patrol during the event and encourage them to stay on schedule and possibly help them decide whether it might be appropriate for them to leave the course early and/or skip some towns. Please contact the Governor to discuss this further.
No glass or fragile containers will be used. No litter will be permitted. All items brought to the event site must be taken from the event site (Pack-It-In, Pack-It-Out). If this rule is being violated, it could lead to penalties or patrol disqualification.
Surprise Lake is off limits (see attached maps), any Scout venturing out into or onto Surprise Lake will disqualify his patrol. The patrol will be asked to leave the Klondike area immediately.
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Weather: Bad weather could force the cancellation of this event. The Union County Park Commission makes this determination. This decision would be made by 7 pm the evening prior to the event. Unit leaders should check their email (Boy Scout Roundtable email list) the night before for any related status messages. In the event that weather conditions change overnight, the Klondike committee will do its best to communicate on the morning of the event.
NOTE: It has been agreed that, should the event have to be cancelled, the backup date will be the fourth Saturday of February. Since the Klondike is seldom cancelled, it has been agreed that the backup date will not be reserved in advance (to avoid the extra expense). Thus, if a cancellation is necessary, we will have to verify the backup date is actually available. Given the significant logistics to reschedule, it may not be feasible.
Park conditions may force the Union County Park Commission officials to suspend the use of Klondike sleds. Should this occur, backpacks will be used to transport equipment. No backpacks of any type may be used to transport equipment if sleds are used.
Scoring and Penalties: Scoring is based on overall event time and individual town scores. Each town can yield a maximum of 100 points, including the first Sled Inspection town. Overall time scoring will have the same weight as an individual town, i.e., 100 points maximum. Penalties can be taken for un-Scout like behavior, failure to check-in on time, failure to present an accurate patrol roster, and failure to follow course safety procedures. Penalties will be reported to headquarters. Any such penalties will be deducted during final scoring.
NOTE: Part of the scoring criteria for each Klondike town is assessing how well the patrol displays Scout spirit, behavior, teamwork, and leadership (patrol method). NOTE: Each patrol is expected to have a planned patrol “yell”. Part of the scoring at each town
assumes you will pro-actively initiate your yell when you report to each mayor. All towns will have equally-weighted scores. As indicated above, the time it takes a patrol to complete all Klondike towns will be tracked such that the “speed” score will be equal to a single town score. Thus, with eight towns (including “Inspection”), the overall time is worth 1/9 of the total score. If a patrol encounters a delay at a given town, the patrol leader should ensure that the town mayor records the delay time on the patrol’s map/town route order form (as well the mayor’s own score list). Headquarters will be gathering town scoring data as the event progresses. Headquarters will attempt to display results as they are updated at the Headquarters scoring PC. While this preliminary data must be considered unofficial, patrols may be able to get a general idea of their results before they leave the event. Official standings will be emailed to the Raritan Valley Boy Scout Roundtable contact list as soon as possible after the event. They will also be placed on the Patriots’ Path Raritan Valley District website (https://ppcbsa.org/districts/raritan-valley-district/). The actual awards will be presented at the March Raritan Valley District Boy Scout Roundtable.
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Start of Day Procedure Notes
Each patrol must have both a patrol leader (PL) and an assistant patrol leader (APL). The APL will have responsibility for managing the patrol while the PL is going through the Headquarters check-in process.
Patrol leaders check-in at Klondike Headquarters 45 minutes prior to scheduled start time. No other patrol members will be permitted at check-in. The remainder of the patrol must stay with their sled.
NOTE: If roster changes or payments are required, a Scoutmaster must also report with the patrol leader.
NOTE: For any emergencies, the roster requires a name/cell phone for both the patrol leader and an adult leader who will be onsite throughout the event.
NOTE: As a district event, a troop Tour Plan is not required. NOTE: Refunds cannot be processed at the event.
At check-in, the patrol’s starting time will be confirmed. The PL will be given a map/town route form that indicates the order of towns they must visit. Patrols MUST follow this order. If not, the town mayor will tell the PL to go back to the correct town.
When entering each town, the PL will present himself to the town mayor, including giving their troop number and patrol name. It is expected that the patrol will give their “yell” - this is part of the scoring – mayor will not prompt; the patrol must remember themselves.
The PL will show the patrol’s map/town route order form so the mayor can verify the correct town order. Prior to leaving the town, the mayor must sign off that the patrol completed town activities. If a patrol goes to a town out of order the mayor will be able tell from missing sign offs. In that case the PL will be told immediately to take their sled (and the entire patrol) back to the missed town(s) to get the appropriate signature(s).
NOTE: All patrol members MUST stay together with their sled throughout the entire event.
During check-in at Headquarters, patrols will turn in their bag of charcoal for Lunch town and a can of soup for each patrol member for the soup kitchen. Associated check-off boxes will be marked on the patrol’s map/town route form – both of these turn-in items will be scored as part of Inspection town.
After check-in, patrols will report for sled inspection. As indicated earlier, this inspection may need to be done with the assistant patrol leader while the patrol leader is at Headquarters check-in.
Once a patrol has checked in and passed sled inspection, they will proceed with their sled to the starting line. They must wait for officials to start the entire flight of patrols together. Patrol photographs will be taken during this process.
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After completing the course, the patrol must report back to the finish line (same as starting line). All members must cross the line for the clock to stop. Failure to do so will cause the patrol overall time score to be zero. The finish line official will write the course completion time on the patrol’s map/town route order form. The patrol will receive a Klondike evaluation form to assist in improving the event next year.
NOTE: Any patrol that decides NOT to finish the course MUST report to Headquarters to avoid confusion/area searches at the end of the event.
The patrol leader (only) will then check out at Headquarters, including turning in the map/town route order form (with mayor signatures and finishing time). Failure to check out at Headquarters will cause the patrol overall time score to be zero. The patrol must also turn in the patrol’s completed evaluation form.
Event patches and ribbons will be available at Headquarters in a single envelope for all patrols in a troop. It is assumed the Scoutmaster (or other adult event leader) will pick up their envelope at the Headquarters check-in table at some point during the day. If not, they will be placed in the district unit folders and can be retrieved at the next monthly roundtable meeting.
Note: All participants must be properly dressed. All participants must wear footwear (THAT MEANS BOOTS ! !) that are designed for the weather and terrain. Anyone not following this rule will be immediately sent home for their own safety.
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Patrol Competition Events
Sled Inspection Town Name: Yistletaw, Alaska
Each sled will be judged based on the equipment list and the patrol leader/assistant patrol leader’s understanding of the overall rules of the event.
NOTE: Any patrol member not properly attired for this event will be sent home immediately. All participants must wear outdoor, cold weather footwear (THAT MEANS BOOTS ! !).
Scoring will include how well the patrol leadership structure is working, patrol member behavior/attitude/organization, knowledge of what is on the sled, and neatness/content of the sled.
In order to have a final score, all sleds must return to this starting point once they have completed all towns. The patrol leader will then proceed to Headquarters to turn in the map/town route order form including all mayor signoffs and their finishing time. Any missing signatures will result in a “0” score for that town.
Checkout requires patrol completion of a Klondike evaluation form to assist in making improvements for future events.
The soup kitchen will be available to distribute soup and hot chocolate to any/all participants. There will be a separate soup pot for vegetarians.
Sled Specifications
Your own design will be accepted. See attachment for suggested design.
The sled must be a minimum of 6 feet long and 18 inches wide. Exception Note: Those troops from the old Central Jersey Council may use sleds based upon
their own previous Klondike sled specifications.
The sled structure may not be taken apart during competition.
Supplies for the Klondike must be on the sled and not in backpacks.
There are no restrictions to the materials of construction.
There are no weight restrictions.
Sleds designed for minimum impact to the land are encouraged and probably will race faster.
Pull grips on the sled’s harness cannot be designed to fit around a Scout’s waist. Pull grips must be hand grips.
Sled must have a patrol flag and display the troop number.
No wheels on the sled.
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Patrol Equipment List (cumulative for all towns)
NOTE: YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR LUNCH TOWN CHARCOAL AND CANS OF SOUP AT HEADQUARTERS
DURING PATROL LEADER CHECK-IN.
Sled – with hand leads, no body harnesses
5-9 patrol members properly dressed, one pair of proper footwear (THAT MEANS BOOTS ! !) on each Scout
Patrol roster (3 copies-see attachment, one in possession of patrol leader during the event)
One bottle of water for each patrol member (may be carried by each Scout)
Patrol flag displayed on sled Note: Patrol flag must have a least 1 grommet or a strap to tie it to a cord (see Rope Town
requirement).
Troop number displayed on the sled
One can of chicken-based or tomato-based soup per patrol member Note: Vegetarians: please put a label on your can indicating it is vegetarian. The soup kitchen
will ensure a separate pot is used.
Boy Scout Handbook
Pad of note paper
Waterproof cover for 8 ½” x 11” map/town route order form (this is optional, but if the patrol’s form is unreadable at checkout, there may be penalties)
Patrol First Aid kit
One bottle of hand sanitizer (large enough to last the entire patrol the entire day – individual bottles are acceptable)
At least one heavy-duty trash bag to remove all waste
Small shovel (used at both Fire and Lunch Towns)
Five poles (2 First Aid Town and 3 Rope Town): o Two poles: 6-7 feet long, strong enough for improvised stretcher o Three round wooden staves of equal length (6-8 ft)
Tinder, kindling and fuel – all of natural materials as found in forest or field. No leaves. No firebugs or accelerants. No unnatural, processed or store bought materials.
Tools to create fire - o 9 volt battery and o 0000 Fine steel wool or o Matches (however 10 points will be deducted from score if matches are used)
Fire gloves/mitts
Small shovel (for cleaning the pit)
One stick – approximately 3 ft. long and ¼” thick (carve off the bark) for each patrol
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Two blankets
Two rolls of 1 inch adhesive medical tape
12 triangular bandages: at least 40” on long side; large enough for scalp bandage, ankle sprain, slings, etc.
One splint: 24-30 inches, 3 inches wide
Two splints: 12-18 inches, 2 inches wide
One splint: 36 inches, 3 inches wide
Padding for splints: enough for any given splint
12 gauze pads: 3 x 3 inch - don’t need to be sterile
Four gauze bandage rolls: either 3 or 4 inches wide
One tube triple antibiotic ointment
One small bar of soap
One water bottle (Note: event already requires one per Scout)
One CPR breathing barrier
One per patrol member: protective gloves (no latex products, please)
Three pairs: protective goggles or safety glasses
Tarp for victim to lay on (protect from damp ground – 5’x7’ to 8’x10’)
One rope: 10 feet long
100 ft of ≤1/8” lashing rope (manilla – recommended, polypropylene – ok, nylon – avoid)
4 stakes
1 mallet or something to drive stakes into ground
1 pocket knife if you wait until the event to cut 1/8” cording to the needed lengths.
2 Compasses (1 primary, 1 backup)
Pencil or Pen (able to write in the outside conditions)
A flat surface, e.g., clipboard, may be useful
10 to 20-pound bag of charcoal briquettes (not lump) labeled with patrol name
Aluminum foil (heavy duty roll)
Kitchen equipment to prepare meals (knives, peelers, cutting board)
Vegetable protein or raw chop-meat, beef cubes, or diced boneless chicken for foil pack
Potatoes for foil pack
At least one vegetable for foil pack (whole with skin)
Some type of seasoning (butter, salt, pepper, garlic, catsup, etc.)
Ingredients for additional item to be cooked via choice of charcoal cooking method
Container to hold burning charcoal in the bottom of box oven (if chosen device)
Individual Scout eating utensils
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First Aid Town Name: Coldfoot, Alaska Skills Needed: Trail-to-First Class knowledge (i.e., buddy system, ropes & knots, first aid, etc), some First Aid MB knowledge. Objective: A scenario will be given to the patrol about a cold weather incident with other types of injuries. This event will be judged on first aid skills applied, leadership, teamwork, and safety. Equipment needed:
Two blankets
Two poles: 6-7 feet long, strong enough for improvised stretcher
Two rolls of 1 inch adhesive medical tape
12 triangular bandages: at least 40” on long side; large enough for scalp bandage, ankle sprain, slings, etc.
One splint: 24-30 inches, 3 inches wide
Two splints: 12-18 inches, 2 inches wide
One splint: 36 inches, 3 inches wide
Padding for splints: enough for any given splint
12 gauze pads: 3 x 3 inch - don’t need to be sterile
Four gauze bandage rolls: either 3 or 4 inches wide
One tube triple antibiotic ointment
One small bar of soap
One water bottle (Note: event already requires one per Scout)
One CPR breathing barrier
One per patrol member: protective gloves (no latex products, please)
Three pairs: protective goggles or safety glasses
Tarp for victim to lay on (protect from damp ground – 5’x7’ to 8’x10’)
One rope: 10 feet long
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Fire Town Name: Candle, Alaska Skills Needed: Fire Starting Objective: For patrol to start a fire and cook a breadstick. Lay and light a fire as quickly as possible in order to cook a breadstick above the fire ring. (Tinder, kindling and fuel may reach no higher than 12” above the base.) Each patrol must cook one breadstick. Equipment needed:
Tinder, kindling and fuel – all of natural materials as found in forest or field. No leaves. No firebugs or accelerants. No unnatural, processed or store bought materials.
Tools to create fire - • 9 volt battery and • 0000 Fine steel wool or • Matches (however 10 points will be deducted from score if matches are used)
Fire gloves/mitts
Small shovel (for cleaning the pit)
One stick – approximately 3 ft. long and ¼” thick (carve off the bark) for each patrol
Provided by the town mayor:
Clean fire pit
Water bucket
Margarine
Cinnamon Sugar
Dough for breadsticks (1 breadstick per patrol)
The margarine and cinnamon sugar will be available if the patrol wants to eat the breadstick they cooked. This is optional and is not part of the scoring.
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Rope Town Name: Meadow Array, Alaska Skills Needed: Working knowledge of rope, knots, and lashings as
outlined in Chapter 12 of the Boy Scout Handbook. Patrols will need
to demonstrate Scout spirit, good leadership skills and teamwork to
score maximum points.
Objective: Complete one rope-related task based on information
provided in the Boy Scout Handbook.
Each patrol will be assigned the same task. Patrols must work as a
team to assess the task at hand and determine which materials and
specifically which knots should be used to complete the task. Patrols
will earn points for the task by:
Determining the correct knot(s) for each task
Correctly tying the knots
Successfully completing each task
Being properly prepared with equipment
Demonstrating Scout spirit, leadership and teamwork. Note: A patrol leader must be named for the challenge.
Equipment Needed:
Three round wooden staves of equal length (6-8 ft)
100 ft of ≤1/8” lashing rope (manilla – recommended, polypropylene – ok, nylon – avoid)
4 stakes
Patrol flag with a least 1 grommet or a strap to tie it to a cord.
1 mallet or something to drive stakes into ground
1 pocket knife if you wait until the event to cut 1/8” rope to the needed lengths. Note: Please check your poles if you participated last year, one patrol’s poles went missing at the
conclusion of the event. Please notify event staff if you happen to find the missing poles with your supplies.
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Rope Town Task – Flag Pole
Goal: Build a self-supported flag pole, hoist your patrol flag on it. Lash 3 staves together to make a
pole of at least 12 ft. Assemble the rest of the flag pole according to the diagram below. After
the pole is in place, raise the flag using the large loop for hoisting the flag called the lanyard.
Secure the lanyard so that the flag stays near the top. Leave the flag in place until the end of
the Klondike competition.
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Compass Town Name: Irish, Alaska Skills needed: Your patrol will be required to do a short compass course (take compass readings and pace), estimate distance and/or height (see Scout Handbook), identify topographical map symbols (from Scout Handbook), and complete a compass puzzle (e.g., NNW). Note Prerequisite: Each Scout should know their pace (length of their step). They will have the opportunity to figure out their pace at the town, but it will take precious minutes out of the time needed for other activities in the town. Note: Given nature of event, you will not be allowed to use your Boy Scout Handbook while at this town. Objective: Demonstrate knowledge and skill with map and compass. Equipment needed:
2 Compasses (1 primary, 1 backup)
Pencil or Pen (able to write in the outside conditions)
A flat surface, e.g., clipboard, may be useful
Funtopia Town Name: Point Hope, Alaska Skills Needed: Ability to plan and execute assignments as a team. Objective: Given several challenges, patrols must come up with a plan and then work together to accomplish the assigned tasks. Equipment needed:
No special equipment needed. The town will be prepared with all that is needed.
Stretcher Relay Town Name: Nanook Field, Alaska Skills Needed: Apply practical applications of First Aid principles. Promoting teamwork, cooperation, and patience. Patrol must work together on 1st and 2nd class First Aid requirements found in Scout Handbook. Objective: The Patrol will line up at the start/finish line for the town. At the signal, three of the Scouts
will run to the area where the Patrol Leader and Asst Patrol Leader will be positioned as designated
victims. The three scouts will proceed to apply the following bandages working simultaneously, or as a
team when necessary.
A triangular bandage to the scalp and forehead
A lower leg splint
The remaining Scouts in the Patrol will proceed to construct a stretcher using two poles and a blanket.
When the first group of Scouts, who have responded to the injured, have completed applying the
required bandages and splints they will signal the remainder of the Patrol to come over to transport
the victims one by one to the start/finish line. Timing will stop once all patrol members have crossed
the finish line.
Note: All bandages and splints which require knots should be applied with square knots. Three of the
rescuers MUST do a three man lift of the victim onto the stretcher.
Safety Note: While transporting the victims, the Patrol must remember to gently raise and lower the
victim to the ground, and at no time should the stretcher be raised above waist line. If either of these
instructions are not followed, the patrol may be disqualified and receive zero points for this town.
Equipment Required: (Can use same equipment from First Aid Town)
One blanket
Two poles: 6-7 feet long, strong enough for improvised stretcher
2 Leg Splints
2 Triangular Bandages
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Lunch Town Name: Dead Horse, Alaska Skills Needed: Cooking, aluminum foil cooking, alternate charcoal fuel cooking method Objective: When patrols arrive, the patrol leader will assign tasks to the patrol members, where the purpose is preparation of a foil packet lunch for each Scout. Since this is the actual meal for this outdoor Klondike event, sufficient food and supplies must be available for each patrol member to have his own foil-pack lunch. The foil pack may NOT be prepared ahead of time and the ingredients for the foil pack may NOT be prepared ahead of time. The foil pack should include some type of protein. This can be either vegetarian or meat. Raw meat should be prepared in a way that maintains freshness and minimizes handling. This can be done by having individual portions pre-segregated. It is important that raw chicken is fully cooked. Sometimes this is difficult in a foil pack, so use of chicken is discouraged.
Each patrol will be required to prepare an additional lunch item. (Previously this was required to be done in a box oven.) You may still bake muffins in a box oven but you may try an alternative. You may now use you creativity to try other forms of cooking. Some suggestions are Dutch oven cooking, baking bread on a stick, cooking in a citrus peel, or cooking in half an onion. Anything that can be done over charcoal is acceptable, your creativity is welcome. A description and picture of a box oven can be found on the following pages.
A charcoal fire will be available when the sled arrives. No shelter will be provided, but patrols may provide their own as they see fit.
NOTE: Each patrol will be responsible for bringing one 10 to 20-pound bag of charcoal briquettes with them. The charcoal must be turned in during check-in at headquarters. A patrol that does not bring charcoal receives no points for this town event.
This event will be judged on teamwork, leadership and final product. There is a time limit of one hour.
Equipment needed:
10 to 20-pound bag of charcoal briquettes (not lump) labeled with patrol name
Aluminum foil (heavy duty roll)
Kitchen equipment to prepare meals (knives, peelers)
Vegetable protein or raw chop-meat, beef cubes, or diced boneless chicken for foil pack
Potatoes for foil pack
At least one vegetable for foil pack (whole with skin)
Some type of seasoning (butter, salt, pepper, garlic, catsup, etc.)
Ingredients for additional item to be cooked via choice of charcoal cooking method
Container to hold burning charcoal in the bottom of box oven (if chosen device)
Individual Scout eating utensils
Small shovel
Trash bag to remove ALL waste
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Box Oven – Suggested Design
Each patrol must supply their own box oven if they chose to use this to cook their second item. This competition is not about the oven construction, but about cooking in the oven you bring. The oven may be of any design; shown below is a suggested design. A corrugated box oven works well whereas an aluminum oven does not and should not be used! 1. Use a heavy corrugated box (a copier / computer paper box works very well) and it must have a
lid. 2. Line the inside of the box and lid with heavy duty aluminum foil. The foil lining the box must
extend around the lip of the box to the outside surface. 3. Punch a few heavy wires (uncoated coat-hanger wire works very well) through the side of the
box, about half-way up. 4. Charcoal (from your cooking fire) should be placed in a pan (aluminum pie pan works well) and
either suspended on a wire rack as shown in the diagram or placed on top of a couple of level rocks. Keep the hot charcoal off the bottom of the oven but not too near the cooking platform.
5. Your oven should be completely prepared before race day. Corrugated Box Oven:
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PATROL ROSTER
Three copies of this patrol roster are required: 1. One in possession of the patrol leader at all times. 2. One in the possession of the Scoutmaster (or troop event leader onsite) 3. One given to Klondike Headquarters at check-in.
PATROL: __________________________________________ TROOP: ___________ Note: Patrols can be no smaller than 5 and no larger than 9 members.
NAME AGE RANK RANK VALUE (Scout – 0, Tenderfoot – 1, 2nd Class – 2, 1st Class – 3, Star – 4, Life – 5, Eagle – 6)
9 _____________________________________ ______ ______ ______ Average Age: ______ Average Rank: ______ (First Class = 3.0) Junior Patrol: Average Rank First Class (3.0) or below AND Average Age less than or equal to 14.0 Senior Patrol: Average Rank above First Class (3.0) OR Average Age greater than 14.0 Note: Any patrol can choose to be classified as a senior patrol regardless of the averages. I, the undersigned Scout, verify that to the best of my knowledge, the information on this page is correct. Patrol leader’s signature _________________________________ Cell phone: ________________ On site emergency contact: cell phone REQUIRED for adult on site
Scoutmaster’s name or unit event leader name ___________________________________________
Scoutmaster or unit event leader’s cell phone (required) ___________________________________
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Attachment: Raritan Valley Klondike Planning Committee
Attachment: Watchung Reservation Klondike Site The picture on this page shows the overall layout of the Watchung Reservation. The main highway at the top of map is US 78. The road paralleling US 78 is Glenside Avenue - see directions earlier in this package. If you look closely you can see “The Loop” in the right center of the Reservation. You can obtain a better view of this picture at: http://ucnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Watchung-Trail-Map-020314.pdf
The following page is a drawing of “The Loop” and surrounding area where the event will actually take place. See the cross road that intersects the loop. The dark box above the cross road is the headquarters (HDQT) location. The main parking lot is on the outside of the loop (circle) behind the headquarters. The other side of the road (toward center of circle) is where sleds are to be dropped and inspected. The start and finish line is also there. Towns will be around the inside of the circle (to avoid traffic) and to the left of headquarters outside the circle, towards Surprise Lake. The map/town route form that will be provided to each patrol leader will look something like this with the town locations marked and numbered.
