A great time in every cub scouts life is the pinewood derby. The stake no longer hosts a derby but there are several options for your individual packs. One option would be to get together with another pack in your area. Other churches, schools and service clubs sponsor Cub Scout packs. Check with Lincoln Heritage Council to find other packs in your area. This is a great way to interact with others in the community. The boys may know the members of the other pack because they may go to school together. Start looking soon because some pinewood derbies are in January.
Another option would be to host your own. If you only have a few boys consider inviting the Activity Days girls to join you. Last year our ward held a senior primary pinewood derby. The girls and the boys absolutely loved it. We had eight participants and plenty of time for everyone to run their cars many times after the “official” race. That is what the boys enjoy the most.
There is much information on the internet on how to run a pinewood derby. Here is one link that I found very helpful. http://usscouts.org/pinewood/cspine.asp It has information on all aspects of running a derby. The stake has a track but I have been told it is not in good shape. Salem ward has a track also. If any of your units have tracks they would be willing to loan out please let us know.
If you do not want to hold a pinewood derby consider some other options like a space derby or a rain gutter regatta. The idea is for the boys to learn to make something and to learn about sportsmanship and most of all to have a good time.
