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Wolf – 2nd Grade

Race Time Wolf

Elective

Snapshot of adventure

This Adventure is the highlight for many Cub Scouts. The Pinewood Derby® and Raingutter Regatta™ are two popular Cub Scout races. The best part about these races is getting to design and build your own car or boat. You may want to design your car or boat for looks, or you may want to go for speed; either way, have fun spending time with your family making your car or boat or both. 

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Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.  

All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scoutingand applicable program literature or manuals.   

Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.  

To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure. 

Before starting this Adventure complete the following:  

  • Review Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities before starting a project. 
  • Cub Scouts are allowed to use common craft tools, such as paintbrushes, scissors, hammers, and screw drivers.  
  • Know the proper  use of the tools that will be used for the project, by any youth or adult. 

During the Adventure 

  • Give time for proper training on the use of the tools that will be used to complete the project to all youth and adults. 
  • Provide continuous, qualified adult supervision and discipline during the project.  
  • Following all manufacturer’s literature and age and skill restrictions shall supersede the recommendations in the publication. If there is a conflict, leaders shall follow the most restrictive guidelines. 

Complete the following requirements

Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Race Time Wolf.

Requirement 1

With an adult, build either a Pinewood Derby® car or a Raingutter Regatta™ boat.

Requirement 2

Learn the rules of the race for the vehicle chosen in requirement 1.

Requirement 3

Identify how you could increase the speed of your chosen vehicle.

Requirement 4

Before the race, discuss with your den how you will demonstrate good sportsmanship during the race.

Requirement 5

Participate in a Pinewood Derby® or a Raingutter Regatta™.

Requirement 1

With an adult, build either a Pinewood Derby® car or a Raingutter Regatta™ boat.

Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
3
5
4

Den or pack provides a build day for Cub Scouts. 

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
3
2
4

Den or pack provides a build day for Cub Scouts. 

Requirement 2

Learn the rules of the race for the vehicle chosen in requirement 1.

Choose one of the following:

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
2
2
2

Learn the race rules for the Pinewood Derby®. 

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
2
2
2

Learn the race rules for the Raingutter Regatta™.

Requirement 3

Identify how you could increase the speed of your chosen vehicle.

Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
2
2
2

Cub Scouts will identify three ways to make their Pinewood Derby® car go faster. 

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
2
2
2

Cub Scouts identify three ways to make Raingutter Regatta™ boats go faster. 

Requirement 4

Before the race, discuss with your den how you will demonstrate good sportsmanship during the race.

Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
2
1
1

Cub Scouts review good sportsmanship before the race

Requirement 5

Participate in a Pinewood Derby® or a Raingutter Regatta™.

Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
5
5
5

Conduct a Pinewood Derby® car race. 

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Outdoor
5
5
5

Conduct a Raingutter Regatta™. 

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