The space derby is a racing event that is similar to the pinewood derby car race. Cub Scouts build and race miniature balsa wood rockets that are propelled by a rubber band and propeller.
The completed rockets are wound up with as many as 100 or more turns on the propeller and suspended on a string from a separate bracket with the propeller held in place. Four string lanes are used. The rockets are held in place and launched when the mechanism releases the propeller. Pack 222 rotates this event every other year with the Rain Gutter Regatta. Date: October 23, 2016 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Upper Playground of Oak Knoll Elementary School |