Sponsered by Troop 200 Camden Maine

Klondike Derby

1. Troop 621-Bath, Maine
2. Troop 222 from Damariscotta, Maine
3. Troop 634 of Harpswell- , Maine

Catapult Design

1. Troop 621-Bath, Maine
2. Troop 648 - Brunswick, Maine
3. Troop 142 - Waldoboro, Maine

Catapult Distance

1. Troop 222 from Damariscotta, Maine
2. Troop 634 of Harpswell, Maine
3. Troop 246 from St. George, Maine

Videos and Photos

In the morning a catapult competition was held. Each troop constructed a catapult that had to be assembled using only lashings and no fasteners. Each group took turns catapulting tennis balls across the front lawn at the lodge.

Members of Troop 207 from Union were among the 156 Boy Scouts to participate in the Klondike Derby at Beaver Lodge in Hope Saturday. Pictured, from left, are Joe Murphy, Patrick Thompson, Chris Josselyn, Jonas Metcalfe, Ivan Johnson and Jaden Eaton. (Photo by Kim Lincoln)

Boy Scout Troop 222 from Damariscotta launched its tennis ball the farthest, followed by Troop 634 of Harpswell in second place and Troop 246 of St. George in third place.

Zach Elwell of Troop 246 from St. George participates in the catapult competition. (Photo by Kim Lincoln

In the afternoon, several events, including first aid, fire building, tomahawk throwing, two-person cross cut sawing, ice rescues, wildlife identification and sled races, were held.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 648 from Brunswick stand with the catapult they designed. Standing, from left, are Brian Souchet, Keegan McGowan, Shawn Bayrd, Ben Houde, Nick Osbourne and Garrett Leroy; kneeling in front is Scott Wiese. (Photo by Kim Lincoln)

Boy Scouts from Troop 621 of Bath look on as a tennis ball is launched from their catapult Saturday in Hope. (Photo by Kim Lincoln)