Monroe County Fair Service Troop 1948

03/10/2026

02/07/2026

UPDATE: THE 2026 Running Waters Klondike Derby IS FULLY BOOKED AND CANNOT TAKE WALK-INS! Thank you to all the Units that registered--we look forward to seeing you soon for a great event!

01/24/2026

The 2026 Running Waters Klondike Derby is set in the Old Northwest Territory of the 1770s, at the time our nation was founded. Did you know the earth was experiencing a "little ice age" at that time? How did people stay warm as they trekked from settlement to settlement during such harsh conditions? Wool, and many layers of it--check it out!

eter continues his deep dive into winter trekking during the mid-1700s, focusing this episode on what was actually worn to survive severe cold during the hei...

01/21/2026

Whether your Patrol's flag is tattered and "experienced" or newly constructed, we are looking forward to seeing all the designs and creativity the Scouts have put into their Patrol Flags! Be sure to bring yours along to the 2026 Running Waters Klondike Derby--Scouts will have the opportunity to earn embellishments to add to their Patrol Flags, and who doesn't love some extra flair for the Patrol Flag?

01/20/2026

Has your Patrol inspected its Klondike Derby sled to make sure it is in good repair? Sled racing will happen with or without snow on the ground, so . ⚜️ Racing will be against the clock with the 3 fastest finishing Patrols receiving trophies!

01/16/2026

What would Klondike Derby be without a teamwork challenge or two? Has your Patrol got what it takes to help each Scout through the Territorial Trials of the 2026 Running Waters Klondike Derby? Don't miss out on all the fun we have planned--register your Scouts TODAY!

01/13/2026

Participating Scouts will have the opportunity to learn about the origins of lacrosse and its place in the history of the Old Northwest Territory at our 2026 Running Waters Klondike Derby. We will have gear to loan for those who don't have their own...but if you bring along your own finely hand-crafted lacrosse sticks, there may be an extra recognition in it for your Unit. 🙂

01/08/2026

Will the 2026 Running Waters Klondike Derby awards be finely hand crafted? Why yes, yes they will! 😃

08/02/2025

Monday-Friday service hours total: 273.75 hours!