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2016 Klondike: A Lewis & Clark Expedition

2016 Klondike:

A Lewis & ClarkExpedition

Rum River Scout Camp Saturday February 20th, 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................2

Opening Ceremonies.........................................................................................................................3

Awards.............................................................................................................................................3

Closing Ceremonies...........................................................................................................................3

Before the Event...............................................................................................................................4

Registration Details..........................................................................................................................5

Where to Register......................................................................................................................................5

Lunch................................................................................................................................................5

Special Needs....................................................................................................................................5

Medical Form Binders.......................................................................................................................6

Sleds.................................................................................................................................................6

Events...............................................................................................................................................6

Unit Supplies..............................................................................................................................................6

Skills...........................................................................................................................................................6

Uniforms and Attire..........................................................................................................................6

Arrival/Departure.............................................................................................................................7

Map/Directions to Rum River.....................................................................................................................7

Check-In.....................................................................................................................................................7

Parking.......................................................................................................................................................7

Check-Out..................................................................................................................................................7

Schedule...........................................................................................................................................8

Saturday.....................................................................................................................................................8

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A Lewis & Clark ExpeditionOpening Ceremonies

In 1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark spent over 3 years leading an expedition through the wild country known as the Pacific Northwest. They were the scouts for President Jefferson and each with different objectives. Their trip was laced with beauty and challenges. They started the trek in St. Louis and by winter time they reached an area very near to us, North Dakota. This is where they spent the

winter months alongside the Mandan Indian villages.

They faced many challenges along the way and particularly in the winter. Your adventures today will challenge you just as they may have been challenged during the winter of 1804.

During Lewis and Clark’s stay next to the Mandan Indian Village they met various groups of people. They worked well with each other and soon Lewis and Clark made many friends. Likewise we ask each troop and crew to bring to the opening ceremonies their unit’s flag. If your unit does not have a flag you can purchase one or make one to use. We raise the American Flag

Awards

Ribbon’s will be presented to the winning patrol for each event. These ribbons can be attached to your unit’s flag pole. A final ribbon will be awarded to the top three units. Senior Patrol Leaders are responsible for coming forward to receive the ribbons.

Additionally a Gift Card to Davanni’s in the amount of $75 will be awarded to the winner of the trivia contest.

Closing CeremoniesFollowing the Awards closing ceremonies will also follow in traditional scout fashion.

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Before the EventThis packet contains very important information about the Klondike Derby Event. It is imperative that everything gets read.

Many thanks go out to all the past and present Boy Scout Activities Committee members for the planning of Three Rivers District Boy Scout events. At the present time, there are many positions that need to be filled on the Boy Scout Activities Committee. Ideally, someone from every Boy Scout troop and Venturing crew should be represented on the Boy Scout Activities Committee. If your unit does not currently have a representative, please contact Kevin Conelly or Marcy Johnson. Creating exciting and challenging Boy Scout and Venturing activities is a rewarding experience for adults and youth alike. Having well planned and memorable activities is the best way to keep our youth in scouting for the duration. Please accept this invitation to become a part of this special team of volunteers and help us craft the scouting experiences of the youth of Three Rivers District.

A special thank you goes out to Troop 233 from Anoka for planning this year’s Klondike Derby. Many hours of work goes into planning quality activities. By running a district activity, your unit will be strengthened. It might seem like a lot of work (and it is) but it is also fun and your scouts will grow and become better leaders by the skills that they acquire in taking on this endeavor. What your scouts and your unit get out of running an activity is a unique and is not easily replicated in another environment. If you want to bring your unit to the next level, consider running a district activity. Contact Kevin or Marcy to get your unit on the books for a district activity.

Everyone who is in attendance at district events need to pay the participation fee including staff members. If you have someone from your unit who is serving as a staff member for this event, your unit should collect money from this person and plan to include them on your roster like all other members of your unit. Staff members who are not affiliated with a unit will register and pay through the district.

Our hope is that you and your youth have an enjoyable and memorable time at Klondike. A thank you goes out to all the volunteers who will lend their talents and services during the weekend to make this Klondike a big success!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact any of us.

Make sure to “Like” us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/theklondike

Thanks,

Marcy Johnson Jeff Svoboda

Activities Chair Klondike 2015 Co Chair

Three Rivers District Three Rivers District /Troop 233

763-965-0081 651-755-5505

[email protected] [email protected]

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Registration Details Rum River Scout Camp

Saturday February 20th, 2016

Fees

$15.00 youth/adult participant, until Thursday, February 4th 11:59PM CT

$25.00 youth/adult participant, until Thursday February 11th 11:59PM CT

$5.00 youth/adult staff

Pay online with eCheck or make checks payable to: Northern Star Council, BSA

Cost Center: 273 (include in memo line of checks)

Where to RegisterWhen available, the registration link will be posted at http://threerivers.nsbsa.org/ScoutMain.aspx. It is ideal for registrations to be done online, though they can be done in person at the Council office.When registering please be sure to include the first and last name of those attending the event. If they are a scout youth please indicate their rank as well. This roster will be matched against the roster you provide when checking in. ALL youth and adults must be registered.

If Your Unit is not Attending To assist us in forecasting attendance numbers, we ask your unit still register even if your unit is not attending. The registration form will have you enter your unit’s contact information and select a box indicating your unit is not attending. Please do that as soon as possible.

LunchYour unit has two options for lunch. You can bring your own bag lunch or support the Order of the Arrow by purchasing a lunch from them. The OA is identifying the menu. Once it is known it will be posted to the district Website. Please indicate during registration how many lunches your unit will be purchasing. Lunch tickets will be handed out at check-in. You must pay for your lunches with a separate check, made payable to Northern Star Council D11-OA.

Special NeedsIf you have youth with special needs that may require special consideration on the part of the event planners, please contact Marcy Johnson (612-965-0081, [email protected]) as early as possible.

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http://threerivers.nsbsa.org/ScoutMain.aspx


Medical Form BindersIn order to comply with safety requirements, medical forms for all participants must be on hand for the event. We HIGHLY recommend that your unit assemble a 3 ring binder with medical forms for all of your registered youth (even those not attending this event). Units will be responsible for managing the whereabouts of their binder during the event, but needs to be available in the event of an emergency. It is preferred for your binder to be handed in at check-in so it is at a central location in camp at Colbert Lodge in the event of needing access to it.

SledsDust off your Troop & Crew Sleds!!!! The sleds will be used for various events during the day! Don’t have a sled? Google “Klondike sleds” and you’ll have a plethora of guides to choose from.

EventsThis year you will be taking on challenges that Lewis and Clark could have faced during their expedition. Keeping that in mind the events will build upon teamwork and communication.

Unit SuppliesEach Unit will need to supply a few items that will need to remain on their sled throughout the day. A list of those items will be posted to the Three Rivers website and to the Klondike Facebook page once it is finalized. Arrange for your troop or crew flag to be attached to your sled. This will be your a designation throughout the day.

Additionally, please remember to wear warm clothes, bring a water bottle, first aid kit and a day pack to carry these in. It will be expected that each scout is carrying a personal first aid kit.

SkillsVarious skills will be used throughout the day. First aid, tomahawk throwing, cooking, physical fitness, agility and teamwork just to name a few.

Uniforms and AttireMost importantly, dress for the weather! Avoid cotton clothing, and layer up with long sleeve shirts, sweaters, jackets, long underwear, snowpants, etc! The Klondike Derby is an outdoor all-day winter event. Be prepared for a long cold day- even if it isn’t! All scouts need good outdoor winter clothing, such as long johns (thermal underwear), gloves, hats, warm coats, multiple pairs of socks, good boots, etc. Dress in layers, so layers can be removed or added if necessary. Patrol members not properly prepared for the weather will not be allowed to compete. No exceptions! Patrol leaders should conduct a winter clothing training session with scouts as part of their Klondike Derby preparations. Dehydration is a problem at all winter events so each patrol member should come with 1-2 liters of water.

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Arrival/DepartureMap/Directions to Rum River

15659 Saint Francis BlvdRamsey, MN 55303-5950

From MN-47 N / US 10-W: Take MN-47 N / Ferry St ExitGo North on MN-47 NMN-47 N becomes St. Francis BlvdCamp entrance is on right just past 156th Ln NW

Check-InCheck-In will take place in Colbert Lodge. Adult and Youth unit representatives should come with their final rosters and payment if there is an owed balance for event fees.

ParkingParking for Klondike will be restricted to the lot just beyond Colbert. Carpooling is HIGHLY recommended to minimize traffic.

Check-OutCheck-Out will take place in Colbert Lodge after closing program and flag lowering. Adult and Youth unit representatives should come with their completed evaluation forms that they received at check in. They will then receive their event patches.

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ScheduleSaturday

07:30AM – 08:30AM Check-In (Colbert)

08:30AM – 09:00AM Flag Raising & Opening Program (Colbert)

09:00AM – 12:00PM Morning Activities (switch at 10min til the hour)9am - 9:50am10am – 10:50am11am – 11:50am

12:00PM – 01:00PM Lunch Available from the OA (Colbert)

01:00PM – 04:00PM Afternoon Events (switching as done in the morning)1pm – 1:50pm2pm – 2:50pm3pm – 3:50-pm

04:00PM – 05:00PM Trivia! (starting time approximate)

05:00PM – 05:30PM Closing Program & Flag Lowering (Colbert)

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