Pinewood Derby!

Last week the cub scouts had their big Pinewood Derby. Bentley and Joseph worked on a car as I have no clue what to do for those (what? kids need weights? See I am clueless...) Our awesome new neighbor had Bentley over to cut and shape his car–he is a woodworker for a huge company and has all his machines and tools in his garage. He graciously invited anyone over who needed help and since the YM and YW did this activity too, he probably ended up helping with more than 20 cars! He's a rockstar--what a good guy (plus he has 3 teenagers so he was happy to help them and all their friends).

Anyway, Bentley really wanted a rocket-like car so this was his final, golden creation. It ended up not being very fast (I guess it wasn't very aerodynamic) and he was a little disappointed that it didn't place first in any heats but we tried to remind him it's all about the fun of creating something cool and learning new skills.

We rented our neighbor's awesome track and used it for 2 hours for both the cubs 

and then the YM/YW.

Bentley's turn pressing the start gate

Then it was time for the youth to race!

I was so thrilled with the great turnout we had and that my YW totally got into it. Such a fun combined activity!

I found some treat ideas on Pinterest and they looked cute for 10 minutes before the hungry yoith devoured them!

 These little trophies were just too cute (another Pinterest idea!) and super easy to make.