Powderpuff Pinewood Derby
Unleash Your Creativity and Explore STEAM!
Join the Girl Scouts Powderpuff Pinewood Derby!
The Pinewood Derby is one of the most popular and special events in Scouting. Like all successful activities, it requires planning and preparation, but its value in fun and strengthening family relationships has been proven over the years.
The benefits, for Scout and adult, are discovered through the derby process itself: strengthening bonds, sharing responsibility, developing teamwork, learning new skills, exercising creativity, building sportsmanship, and making new friends.
Pinewood derby cars are simply small models of specified dimensions; created, carved, and assembled by the scouts, under the guidance of their parents or other family members. The cars are gravity powered and run down a regulation track.
Saturday, January 23rd | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Car drop off is Friday, January 22nd in the evening. Time and location TBD.
St Mary of the Lake Catholic Church | Community Room
How much does it cost to participate?
The cost is $25 and includes the car kit, trophies for the winners, a fun patch and light refreshments.
How do I sign up and pay?
Complete the registration form. You will then receive an email with payment instructions and details about where to pick up your kit.
Are there other badges my Girl Scout can earn?
Yes! There are several different badges that Girl Scouts can earn. You may need to complete additional activities for these badges. Once earned, these badges go on the front of the vest.
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Daisy, Brownie, Junior - Automotive Engineering, Automotive Design, Automotive Manufacturing
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All levels - Think Like an Engineer
What else do I need to know?
A workshop will be offered on December 20th from 3:00-5:00 PM to help participants cut, sand and prime their cars as well as answer any questions. Take your car home after to finish giving it your own creative pazazz!
Car drop off is the Friday prior, January 22nd in the evening. Time announced closer to the event.
This activity takes some planning ahead of time to build the cars. See below for some helpful videos.
