The Pinewood Derby is one of the highlights of the Cub Scout year. But it can be challenging to organize it in a way that keeps every family engaged throughout, even if their cars are eliminated from contention early.
Tucked into a quiet neighborhood in north San Antonio, Texas, Scouting and public education merge into a wonderful success story for the elementary school students of North East Independent School District.
With 3D printers, laser engraving equipment and computer-aided design software and machines at the Sinquefield Invention Lab, Scouts in Missouri’s Great Rivers Council get to make some pretty cool stuff.