February 12-14 2016
Background: Due to the cold, snowy, and windy winter in Northwest Kansas, the Boy Scouts of the Western Service Area which encompasses Buffalo Bill, Tomahawk, Wheatland Districts, decided to take a winter trip to Hawaii. Relaxing on the beach, playing in the waves, and trips to Pearl Harbor, all while island hopping around the tropical paradise await the scouts future. Upon arrival the Scouts realize that the effects of Global Climate Change have distorted Hawaii s climate, making it similar to Cedar Bluff State Park in Trego County Kansas. In order to get home the scouts must complete patrol method based skills and activities. The Field Course: The Western Service Area Derby will have six stations named after the Hawaiian Islands that will be set up in Cedar Bluff State Park. Upon check in each sled will be given directions of how to get to each station using orientation skills. General Objectives: Each patrol or "sled team" will navigate a course by compass stopping at islands in numerical order as outlined by supplied directions. There will be more than one sled team at each station at a time. The stations will award gold coins to each sled team depending on the execution of the skills being shown, Scout spirit and patrol method demonstration. At each island sled teams will encounter a practical problem involving basic Scouting skills. Depending on how well the team solves the problem, it is awarded a coins. Each island also may offer additional challenges for additional coins. Islands must be visited in the correct rotation. All sled teams must visit all islands, but may not have time to participate in all activities at all stops. After all the events have been completed the sled team may head for "The General Store" store to purchase trinkets and goodies. Awards will be given to the top three sled team in each event and top three overall. Who can go? Any registered Boy Scout and trained adult leader may attend the Klondike Derby. Any second year Webelos may attend too. However the Webelos are attending as part of a troop and that troop s activity and may only stay for the day on Saturday. This may count as a troop campout and troop visit for the second year Webelos. The Webelos Scouts may not spend the night due to the extreme cold temperatures that maybe occurring overnight. Cost: The cost for this event will be $9.50 for both youth and adults. This is to offset the cost of the luau that will be dinner for the entire group on Saturday night. The late fee for youth is $11.00.
Registration: All registration needs to be done online at coronadoscout.org Registration should be open on November 2, 2015. It will close on February 10, 2016. Late fees will start on January 30, 2016. Check in/check out: Check in and out will be at one of the cabins which will be determined at future time. Check in times will be on Friday 5:00pm-8:30pm on Saturday 7:00am-8:00am. Check out will be the same place. Times will be on Saturday 8:00pm-10:00pm and on Sunday 9:00am-10:00am. Each vehicle will must have a displayed weekend pass which will be given out at the gate to the park. Camping Area: Food: Camping will be in primitive sites. Fires will be allowed based on county burn bans. If a hog(s) can be located, dinner on Saturday night will be a Luau, to which everyone is invited. For lunch on Saturday it will be on the trail. However, every sled team must have at least one food item that is tropical. (i.e. bananas, pineapple, coconuts, mangos, and star fruit) Each troop and patrol is responsible for their own food. This means storage, preparation, and disposal of waste. Water: Trash: Bathrooms: Units must bring their own water. Leave no trace. Toilet facilities will be available for use by both scouts and adults. Equipment List: The scouts can use anything on their sled to complete any given task. Those running the islands should provide any special gear the boys may need. The Sled (Be Prepared): The sled may contain the following: A complete extra set of warm dry clothes and socks (wrapped in a waterproof covering) for each patrol member. Patrol flag Patrol roster
Pencil & paper Clipboard & cover (or equivalent) Watch Compass Flashlight Two (2) six-foot-long staves (or equivalent) Blanket Padded splints for arms & legs First-aid kit including four (4) neckerchiefs, gauze pads Pocketknife Two (2) foot-long 2x4 lumber Tin foil Flint & steel or hot spark kit Eight (8) foot length of rope (whipped) Scout Handbook Rain gear for each Scout Cup for each Scout Waterproof ground cover (visqueen or canvas) Tarps for shelter Trash bag(s) Swimming suit for each scout Your lunch food that will include a tropical ingredient Clothing: One of the most important parts of a Klondike Derby is to keep warm and dry. Each Scout must know what to wear. Winter weather is unpredictable, requiring preparedness for almost any condition. A nice day can turn into a raging blizzard in Kansas. Your best protection is your training as s Scout. Dress in layers. Avoid working up a sweat, and keep yourself comfortable by removing or adding layers of clothing. No cotton clothing! Waterproof/ water resistant clothing boots are essential. Wear socks of wool or other material that wicks away perspiration.
A wool stocking cap or similar head gear with ear coverings is necessary both during the day and at night in the sleeping bag to retain warmth. Scarves are recommended to protect the face from the cold and biting wind. Boys should wear wool mittens covered with a water repellent shell. Gloves may be worn, but they are not as warm as mittens. Scouts are more vulnerable to the cold at meals, because they do not move around as much. Prior to any meal, ask every boy if all his clothing is dry. If not, have him change into dry clothes before eating. Clothing Inspection: Unit leaders should visually inspect each boy before he takes off on the trail. The unit leader will be required to file a form indicating that his unit is ready for the trail. If any Scout is not adequately dressed, he ought not to be allowed on the trail. Hawaiian Islands: Island 1 Hawai i: Community Service-All scouts need to perform community service. Island 2 Maui: Fire-See which sled team can light a fire the fastest to burn through twine 18 inches off the ground. This event is made even more difficult since it is winter, wood maybe wet and the wind may play a factor in hindering the Scouts efforts. Island 3 O ahu: Flag Retirement-Visiting the Island of O ahu, we should pay tribute to those who fell defending our flag by learning how to retire one properly. Island 4 Kaua I Search & Rescue/ First Aid-Teams will have to find an injured Scout, determine what is wrong with the Scout, stabilize the injury, and transport the Scout back to the start of the event. Island 5 Moloka I: Island Hopping-Team building games. These games may include but are not limited to the Human Knot, the Web, games like the river crossing, a hula hoop contest, etc. Island 6 Lana I: Maritime Knots-Puts a twist on the traditional knots. These knots are not found in the traditional Scout Handbook. That means that research by the sled team must be done before it arrives at camp. Examples of knots are Carrick Bend, Midshipman s Hitch, Cat s Paw, Crabber s Eye Knot, Masthead Knot, and French Bowline. These and others may be asked for. Island 7 Ni ihau: Polar Bear Plunge-Weather and personal Permitting. Island 8 Kaho olawe: The Race- fastest sled wins.
Itinerary Friday February 12, 2016 Set up: 12:00pm-5:00pm Troop Check in: 5:00pm-8:30pm Leaders meeting and Cracker Barrel: 8:45pm-9:30pm Taps: 10:00pm Saturday February 13, 2015 Wake up: 7:00am Troop Check in for those who come out Saturday: 7:00-8:00am Breakfast (for those who came Friday): 7:15-8:00am Opening and Flag: 8:15-8:30am Sled inspection: 8:30-8:45am Travel to First Event: 8:45-9:00am Morning Events 9:00-12:00 Lunch on trail: 12:00-12:45pm Afternoon Events 1:00pm-4:00pm Sled Race: 4:15pm Travel to Flag: 4:15-4:30pm Flag: 4:30pm Luau: after flag -6:45pm Campfire: 7:00-8:00pm Free time: 8:00-10:00pm Check out for troops leaving: 8:00-10:00pm Taps: 10:00pm Sunday February 14, 2016 Wake up: 7:00am Breakfast: 7:15-8:00am Flag/Church Service: 8:15-8:45am
Check out: 9:00am-10:00am Break down and Cleanup: 9:00am-12:00pm Scoring: Patrol with the most Gold Coins at the end of the day Wins. Prizes will be given out for 1 st overall 2 nd overall and 3 rd overall. Also each Island may give out prizes for best at each island. Divisions: There will be two divisions of sleds for the race, on with wheels and one without wheels. If possible have your sleds have removable wheels just in case the event has snow.