 The Wakpaota District will field Expeditionary Teams to search for the gold strike reportedly discovered at the Cannon River Scout Reservation. The course is rugged, the weather brutal. Every skill will be tested to the limit. But the potential rewards for each team are unlimited. Fight your way through snow-choked mountain passes and down the Yukon River to stake your claim to a fortune in gold on creeks with names like Eldorado,Bonanza, Last Chance and Too Much Gold. Each patrol is formed into a "Dog Sled Team", and is a separate expedition. The |
expedition follows a course
outlined on a map-scoresheet given to the unit leader.
The map guides the team over a field course, and through
simulated "towns", solving problems and
overcoming the hazards of the Yukon. Practical problems involving basic Scouting skills or patrol teamwork will be encountered at each town. Depending on how well the team works out each contest problem, it will be awarded a number "gold" points and nuggets, and have its score sheet marked. "Gold Points" will also be awarded points based on teamwork, patrol spirit and scout spirit. After completing the tasks at each town they will be off to the next event or town, visiting each town in rotation to participate in all events. After the last town, with the gold collected on the trail, the team is on the final stretch. Report to the Assay Office station to have your score sheets checked and recorded. Awards will be presented to each patrol based on the Gold Points that they earned. The top scoring patrols will receive special awards. |
The afternoon will feature
special "Gold Rush Discovery" activities.
Exhibitions and instruction on the various methods of
winter transportation will be available, as well as the
opportunity for skiing and sledding. Scouts 14 yr. old
and older are invited to participate in the special Gold
Rush Challenge Games. Every Webelos and Boy Scout and
will want to be in on the Gold Rush. Look over the
enclosed plan, talk it up and get the patrols working
now!! The POLAR DAYS committee is working to make this
the best Polar Days that's ever happened in our district. |
