Crew 276 goes to Klondike Derby

By Christopher Rozek
BYRAM — From January 29-31, Venturing Crew 276 participated in the annual Klondike Derby at Winnebago Scout Reservation. The team of five members pulled a sled from station to station, building fires, tying knots, constructing shelters, performing first aid, and more.
They worked as a team to execute the different tasks at every station, using their knowledge and leadership skills. For seven hours, Crew 276 did their best and got a really high score for their first Klondike as a crew.
The crew arrived at Winnebago Scout reservation on Friday and started prepping for the race the next morning. After reveille, Crew 276 woke up, ate breakfast, gathered their gear and made their way to the parade field for morning colors.
After the troops were dismissed, the crew started their first station at the first-aid cours,e where they treated the victim for a broken leg and arterial bleed. After successfully completing the first-aid station with a perfect score, they continued the day going from station to station.
The crew finished their day up with dinner and a campfire at the campsite after a long day. The next morning, they packed everything up and headed back home.
“We gained a lot of experience working as a team,” one crew member said.
“We had a great time competing with the troops in our council,” said another.
“We will be back next year for another great competition,” added a third. Overall, Crew 276 participated in the Klondike Derby and had a great time.
Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 through 20 years of age. Venturing Crew 276 meets monthly in Byram Township at the Lakeland Emergency Squad building.
More information on the crew can be found at venturecrew276.com.