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Lunch is provided IF you register by January 16th.
National Council Approves Family Troops
The “Family Troop” option has been approved and becomes available to all chartering organizations as a third option on December 15th, 2025. Troops will continue to be able to organize as boy troops and girl troops. The National Scouts BSA Committee has prepared an Intent to Convert form for all troops intending to convert to the family troop model.
With enormous gratitude for their work, the troops participating in the combined troop pilot may continue to operate as family troops. At this time, all “hold” troops in the pilot do not need to be rechartered.
If pilot troops would like to continue using the pilot combined/family model, your combined pilot troops should now convert from pilot troops to family troops using the Intent to Convert form. Your unit should submit the Intent to Convert forms to your council registrar. They are for local use only; do NOT send them to the National Office. You may drop your pilot "hold" unit at this time. If you have already rechartered your "hold" unit for 2026, contact the council.
If you would like to revert to your pre-pilot boy and girl troops, please use the Converting from a Family Troop and work with your local council registrar to process the change.
We would like to share our deep gratitude to troops for their willingness to pilot this model. Your enthusiastic participation and your thoughtful feedback have had a deep impact on the Scouts BSA program. We are incredibly hopeful that this new option meets your needs and helps you deliver the Scouting mission in a more impactful way to the youth you serve.
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Tundra Trailblazer Trek
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A Klondike Derby is a winter Scouting event where patrols pull homemade sleds between stations, completing challenges that test Scout skills, like first aid, knots, fire-building, and teamwork.
Who can participate in the Klondike Derby? Registered Scouts BSA and adults can participate in the Klondike Derby. Scouts participate as patrols. The minimum number of Scouts in a patrol is five; the maximum number of Scouts in a patrol is nine. Units with fewer than five Scouts can combine with Scouts from another unit.
The Klondike Derby will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The day begins with a flag ceremony, at 8:30 a.m., and concludes with an awards ceremony, at 7:45 p.m. Scouts BSA units can camp on Friday night, February 27, and/or on Saturday night, February 28. All participants should plan to depart the Summit by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The 2026 Tundra Trailblazer Trek Klondike Derby will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Base Camp Bravo. Driving directions to Base Camp Bravo will be provided at the North Gate.
Cost $20.00 per youth participant and $10.00 per adult participant
This fee includes events and program activities, an event patch, and lunch and dinner on Saturday. Lunch (Philmont-style trail lunch) and dinner on Saturday are the only meals included in the registration fee.
Questions? Contact Seneca District Program Chair Johnny Tracy, at 901-489-6027 or Johnny.Tracy@scouting.org, with any program or Summit-specific questions, suggestions, or offers to help.
Contact Seneca District Executive Samuel Bosley, at Samuel.Bosley@scouting.org, with any questions about registration or payment.
For detailed information, consult the Leader Guide below.
Buckskin Council is Hiring!
The Buckskin Council is accepting applications for the position of REGISTRAR.
Please review the Position Description for Registrar for more details.
Submit Cover Letter and Resume to Kelly Thaxton at Kelly.Thaxton@scouting.org
Scout Ski Days at Winterplace
Scouts on Skis is back for the 2026 Season! Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, and individuals can sign up and spend a day learning how to ski, snowboard, or even snowtube! Bring your friends and family too.
SKI/SNOWBOARD PACKAGE: $80 per person - includes a lift ticket for all open areas, equipment rental (skis or snowboard* and helmet) and a group lesson**.
The all day Ski/Snowboard Package has an optional 2 hour 45 minute snowtubing add-on for an additional $35.
*There is a $10 charge to change your equipment during your visit.
**Group lessons are available at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm.
SNOWTUBING : All Day package $60
If you only want to snowtube, choose the All Day Snowtubing Package. Persons tubing must be at least 44 inches tall. Only single riders per tube.
Meal vouchers are available for $17 per person.
Choose your Ski Day below and start your fun on the slopes!
Registration closes on the Thursday before each Ski Day.
Holiday Lights Celebration
December is a time for families and friends to gather and enjoy the spirit of the holidays. During this season every community comes alive with holiday lights. In celebration of the holidays, Buckskin Council will send a special Holiday Lights Celebration patch to Scouts who submit a picture of themselves attending a holiday lights display.
To earn your patch, find a holiday lights display near you and go see it with your den, pack, troop, or family. Take a picture of your Scout in front of the display and send it us.
We'd love to see you proudly wear your Scout uniform!
Submit your picture below or send it to bill.bryant@scouting.org. We will send you our special Holiday Lights Celebration patch for participating. (Parents and Guardians, if you don't want your child's picture published please let us know when you submit it. Don't worry, your scout will still get a patch!)
Happy Holidays!
