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Payson Cub Scouts hold Scavenger hunt for service
Payson Cub Scout Pack 95 of the LDS Park Ward meshed service with a pack of fun Tuesday night. The 10 Cub Scouts and their leaders and parents did a scavenger hunt to collect personal items such as to

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Scouts learn, create
News-Times/Steve Moseley Wolf Den leader Tom Franklin helps Pack 173 Cub Scouts Austin VanHorn and Zachary Oakleaf create an airplane from salvaged trash items in the basement of the NRD in York. Cub Pack 173 visited the NRD to learn how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to earn a conservation award.

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Vestaburg Cub Scout Pack No. 3076 earn trophies at Pinewood Derby
The Vestaburg Cub Scout Pack No. 3076 had 14 participating in the annual Pinewood Derby at the Pine River Church of God.  Each scout was awarded a trophy, donated by the Riverdale Tavern and Dining, represented by Kassandra Renneberg.  Pictured, left to right, back row are scouts Grant McQueen, Blake Vowell, Alex Russell, Kassandra Renneberg – representing Riverdale Tavern and Dining – Caleb …

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What is the Pinewood Derby?

The pinewood derby is a racing event for cub scouts. Children with the help of their parents build their own cars for the pinewood derby race. The cars usually are built from pinewood derby car kits. These kits consist of a block of pine, plastic wheels and metal axles. The pinewood derby has been growing in popularity since the conception in 1953. The pinewood derby was selected as part of “America’s 100 Best” in 2006 as “a celebrated rite of spring” by Reader’s Digest. In the 1980s, the design of the block was changed from a cutout block, consistent with a 1940’s style front-engine Indy 500 car, to a solid block. The tires were also changed from narrow, hard plastic, to wider “slicks”.

The track is wooden and usually has two to six lanes that slope down to the ground.  Tracks may be owned by the Cub Scout pack or rented. The race is run in heats, giving every car the chance to run on each lane.

Pinewood Derby Awards

The first, second, and third place winners usually receive ribbons, medals or trophies.  Pinewood Derby Trophies have been growing in popularity and are a huge hit with the kids. Some packs also give awards based of car design. The first place race winners get to advance to the district level, then each of the district-wide race winners get to race each other from across the entire council. The pinewood derby is really a good time for all.

Pinewood Derby Trophies

Pinewood Derby Medals

Pinewood Derby Plaques