Towns (Stations)
Activity: Alaskan Gold
Each Patrol or Den will work as a team to mine gold from each of the 4 gold mines and then transfer the gold to the smelter. One gold nugget will be awared for each bucket of gold delivered to the smelter. Time: 15 minutes.
Activity: Auroaring Rockets
Each Patrol or Den will work as a team to build rockets from materials provided at the station. Gold nuggets will be awarded for rockets launched.
Time: 30 minutes USE SAFETY GLASSES PROVIDED
Activity: Crossing the Yukon River
Each Patrol or Den will work together to build a makeshift bridge across the Icy Yukon. Two gold nuggets for each leg (4X4) used. Time: 30 minutes.
Activity: Lost in Alaska
Using their compass each member of the Patrol or Den will take turns to find their way along each leg of the Alaskan Trail. Time: 30 minutes. Gold nuggets deducted for each point missed. Compass bearings and distance sheet furnished.
Items needed. Compass and Pencil or Pen
Activity: Brown Bear Bang
Using slingshots provided, each member of the Patrol or Den will take turns to shoot 10 Brown Bears (Clay pidgeons). Each Patrol or Den will receive 20 bullets (walnuts) to devide between the Patrol or Den. Time: 30 minutes. One gold nugget for each bear.
Activity: Alaskan Edge
Using Patrol or Den Teamwork. Move your patrol gear and team members down the side of the ravine using the rope provided at the Station. You will need to know the sheepshank knot so you can get your rope back at the bottom to climb the other side. Time: 30 minutes.