Pathfinder Events

Each year the Pathfinder Chapter hosts several events, including the Klondike Derby, the Spring Camporee, and the Fall Camporee. Each of these events requires a great deal of preparation, as well as staff to run them. Each of the events are run, managed, and created by a group of scouts. Adults act as guides and advisors for the boys but do not create the programs. Each year, the events are improved and new ones are added. We try constantly to improve the programs and make each event better than the last and they are. On these pages you will find summaries of the events, information on what to expect in the future, pictures from past events, and manuals from the recent events. If you have any questions, comments, or pictures from any event please email them to the Webmaster.

Are You Interested in Working Staff?

If you are interested, please contact the Camping Chairman or the Camp Master for the event then fill out the application. For the application for staff, click here.

Events Overview

Klondike Derby

The Klondike Derby is a day event takes place in late January or early February. This event involves troops creating sleds, which will be pulled around to the various events. In the afternoon, there are several team events such as races or obstacle courses. There are also traders that the boys can trade with to earn points. At the end of the events, the team with the highest amount of points will get their name engraved on a plaque.

To jump to the Klondike Derby page for the date, information, and a manual, click here.

February Fellowship Banquet

The February Fellowship Banquet is the chapter meeting for the month of February. This meeting consists of food, a business meeting, a speaker, the recognition of the Vigil Recipients, and the presentation of the Jack J. Sophir Award. During the meal there is usually show.

To jump to the February Fellowship Banquet page for the date, information, and a map, click here.

Spring Camporee

The Spring Camporee takes place in March and is a weekend event. The scouts arrive on Friday evening and leave Sunday before lunch. The Camporee consists of several events on Saturday morning and afternoon. On Saturday there is also campsite inspections, scoutmaster cook-offs, and leader training. Saturday evening, there is a campfire and skits that are put on by the staff. There is also a cross over ceremony for the webelos. Sunday morning, the patrols with the most points receive a plaque.

To jump to the Spring Camporee page for the date, information, and a manual, click here.

Fall Camporee

The Fall Camporee is similar to the Spring Camopree but takes place in October. The scouts arrive on Friday evening and leave Sunday before lunch. The Camporee consists of several events on Saturday morning and afternoon. There are also events for the Webelos in a separate area. On Saturday there is also campsite inspections, scoutmaster cook-offs, and leader training. Saturday evening, there is a campfire and skits that are put on by the staff. However, there is not a cross over ceremony for the webelos. Sunday morning, the patrols with the most points receive a plaque.

To jump to the Fall Camporee page for the date, information, and a manual, click here.

Popcorn Service Project

The Popcorn Service Project usually take place in December when the popcorn orders come in. At this event, the popcorn orders are sorted and placed on palets and the following day the orders are loaded in cars. This event counts as a service project for Brotherhood and Beyond Brotherhood.

To jump to the Popcorn Service Project page for times and a map, click here.