Mesquakie Klondike Derby – 2/22

This event has been cancelled.

Clinton County Izaak Walton League is experiencing water issues. This event will not be rescheduled. 

For this reason, all registrants will receive a credit to their Tentaroo account. If you prefer for your payment to be refunded to the original form of payment, please contact the Council Service Center at [email protected] and reference your Tentaroo account user name.

DATE: February 22, 2025 *CANCELLED*

START TIME: 8:30am

END TIME: 1:00pm

LOCATION: Clinton County Izaak Walton Leage, 4167 Hwy 136, Clinton, IA 52732

WHO: Scouts BSA Youth, Arrow of Light Scouts (sorry, no Webelos Scouts), and Adult Scouter Volunteers

COST: $25/youth. Adults don’t need to pay but they can RSVP. Lunch is provided.

COURSE QUESTIONS: Contact Chris Dinning at [email protected]

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: Contact the Illowa Council Service Center at [email protected] or 563-388-7233

About this Event

Show off your Scout skills at this year’s Klondike! Scouts will brave the elements to develop patrol spirit and teamwork! Remember that this event will be cold and probably snowy… dress for the conditions and BE PREPARED. THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.

SLED RULES:

  • No Wheels
  • No Plastic Sleds
  • No Deer Sleds
  • It is the SPL’s responsibility to make sure that all required items are on the sled. Patrols will need some of them for the events.

REQUIRED ITEMS:

  • Scout Handbook
  • Pen/Pencil and paper
  • 10 Essentials
  • 2 Gallons of water
  • 3 poles for lashing
  • 2 Tarps
  • Neckerchief (1 per Patrol)
  • Member 12′ ropes, x 6
  • Fire starting equipment (NO matches, lighters, or accelerants. Tinder is OK.)
  • Natural wood for fires (NO pallet wood or building wood)
  • Bag to carry gold
  • Sled to carry supplies
  • First Aid Kit
  • Any other itmes that might be needed during the day that are not listed

SUGGESTED ITEMS:

  • Each Scout should bring an extra set of dry clothes and socks.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

  • 8:30am: Check-in/Registration
  • 8:30-9:00am: Opening; Sled Inspection
  • 9:15am: Stations open
  • 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch & Awards
    • Lunch: We will have chili, chicken soup, hot chocolate, and coffee available. 
  • 1:00pm: Depart for the day

Registration Information

Online Registration is open NOW through February 17, 2025, at midnight.