Killingworth Scouts Take Part in 2023 Winter Klondike

(January 31, 2023) — It was quite a ride for Boy Scout Troop 18 from Killingworth, as they packed up their sleds and gear and traveled to Camp Sequassen in New Hartford to participate in the 2023 Winter Klondike camping event. The theme was traveling “back in time” and, from January 20th to the 22nd, the scouts had to hurtle through different eras to find parts to fix their broken time machine and bring the patrol back to the present.

The derby consisted of six stations (fire building, tomahawk (axe) throwing, shelter building, first aid/rescue, knot tying and bear awareness) all pertaining to various scouting skills; it culminated with a sled race. At each station, patrols were assessed on how well they performed the task as a team. This included aspects of leadership, teamwork and the scout spirit. It was also an opportunity for scouts to experience Camp Sequassen prior to the annual summer camp week in July, if they had not already attended. Troop 18’s next adventure is to Mount Snow for a ski weekend at the end of February. The Troop is currently working on their Auto Body Merit Badge.