Camp Arrowhead Iditarod Events: Hosted by: Troop 548, Tomahawk, WI February 9 th -11 th $10 per person register online at www.samoset.org Look for the link under Upcoming Events on the home page. Ice fishing Tournament - Prizes to the top three fish in each category Broom Ball Tournament - Prizes to the top patrols and a new this year traveling trophy Annual Iditarod Race - Traveling Trophies Awarded, Also awards for best sled Friday Night Cracker-barrel - Refreshments and snacks provided Saturday Night Capture the flag - The most Epic game of capture the flag in the history of Camp Arrowhead
Friday, February 9 th Itinerary Arrival After 4pm (check-in/set up camp) Quinzhee mounds will be made prior if scouts want to dig out a quinzhee, otherwise lean-tos can be fashioned anywhere near your campsite 8:00 to 9:00pm - Cracker Barrel in the Cabin 9:00 to 9:10pm - Leader Meeting Saturday, February 10 th Note: Saturday arrivals can show up anytime in the morning, but preferably before 9am. Note: Ice fishing is throughout the day as long as your tip-ups are manned at all times. (5:30pm Close of Fishing tournament) 07:00-8:30am - Breakfast 08:30-08:35am - Flag Raising Ceremony at The Point 08:35-10:00am Free time (shelter adjustment) 10:00am - 12:00pm Broomball Competition/Ice fishing 12:00-1:30pm Lunch 1:30-4:00pm ANNUAL IDITAROD RACE 4:30-4:35pm Flag lowering 4:35-6:30pm Supper
Saturday continued 6:30-7:30pm Awards Bonfire 8:00pm???? Epic Capture the Flag Sunday, February 11 th Pack up and go home! Thanks for coming Please depart by 11am From the South on Hwy 51: Directions Take Exit Hwy 86/D and head west on 86 into Tomahawk Continue until you reach the four-way stop, turn north(right) on North 4 th St. Continue on over the bridge crossing the Wisconsin River and take the immediate right, Deer Park Rd, after the bridge. (Just before Outboards Bar and Grill) Continue on Deer Park Rd until you reach the end at the boat landing. There is limited parking on shore and plenty of parking on the ice. If you are uncomfortable parking on the ice there is a city lot on Deer Park Road just after the ski show where we can shuttle people to and from.
From the North on Hwy 51 Take Exit Hwy A to the West Continue on A until you come to the stop sign Turn left (South) on N. 4 th Street Continue on N. 4 th Street until you come to the first bridge. Take the immediate left just before the bridge and just past Outboards Bar and Grill (Deer Park Rd) Continue on Deer Park Rd until you reach the end at the boat landing Parking There is limited parking on shore and plenty of parking on the ice. If you are uncomfortable parking on the ice there is a city lot on Deer Park Road just after the ski show where we can shuttle people to and from. See map on following page
Northwood s Iditarod Rules and Regulations: The Iditarod is a timed race with several scout skills challenges on the course. What you will need: each patrol will need a boy built sled and can consist of a maximum of 8 boys per team. One person must be a musher, and one person must ride in the sled and maximum of 6 boys to pull. The start will be a staggered start so that teams can distance themselves from each other. Teams will be able to pass each other at any point in the race. The skill stops will have adequate personnel and equipment to accommodate multiple teams. The mushing/running legs of this race will be longer than usual to promote physical fitness, and less skill challenges to keep things moving. Teams can change out mushers and riders as they see fit. We recommend that teams have a diverse mixture of ages so as to keep things fair. What to Bring: All meals are your responsibility. We do not provide any meals. Shovels, rope, tarps, lean-too poles and sleds are individual troop responsibilities as well. Ice fishing equipment All personal cold weather camping equipment Sleds for Iditarod challenge What we provide: Refreshments and snacks for the cracker barrel Coffee 24-7! Snow mounded up for quinzhee building (This will be done a week prior so that snow has time to settle) Firewood (Free of charge) LIVE BAIT (You don t need to bring any live bait, it will be provided. You should bring an empty container to put them in if you want to carry around your own personal bucket.) Warming shack for ice fishermen All Prizes (We have the spirit award traveling lantern; however, we do not have the original traveling trophy. If the troop that has it could bring it, or if not able to make it, contact us so that we can arrange pickup, that would be great.) Bathroom facilities: Camp Arrowhead has one rustic outhouse for the entire island, however to accommodate emergencies we will have two additional porta-jons at the boat landing.
Safety: We have a cabin on the island that can house about 16 boys (more if floor space is utilized) and about 8 adults. If boys or adults get too cold, the cabin is always available and will be heated throughout the weekend. We are also right in town and only minutes from the hospital if need be. Contact Information: You don t need to RSVP, but any heads up at all with how many boys you will be bringing would be greatly appreciated. THANKS! If you have any comments or concerns, please direct them to one of the following. RSVP: Glenn Koshak Troop Committee Chair Troop 548 Tomahawk, WI Email: gkoshak@hotmail.com Phone: 715-966-2319 Chris Erickson Scoutmaster Troop 548 Tomahawk, WI Email: hammertimequacker@gmail.com Phone: 715-612-9804