Category: Scouts

One of the very best organizations to help you raise successful boys is the Boys Scouts of America (BSA).

Pinewood Derby Speed Series – Video 2

Video 2 in the Pinewood Derby Speed series let you in on the the best-kept speed secrets that make some wheels faster than others.  See how physics affects how fast your wheels accelerate.  See how buying more than one pinewood…

New Pinewood Derby Video Series

We are glad to announce our new and improved Pinewood Derby video series.  We are currently filming more, so if there is something you would like to see us cover, go ahead and let us know in the comments!

The Flying Wedge

Build the Pinewood Derby® Legend: The Flying Wedge   The instructions given on this webpage are intended to convey general information about building the car.  Guards have been removed from equipment in many illustrations for clarity.   Always read and follow…

All the Pinewood Derby Secrets in One Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RjJtO51ykY Mark Rober has put together a great video on what is really important when building a Pinewood Derby car.  As with any PWD modification, be sure they are legal for the rules your pack or district uses.  For instance,…

Boys’ Life – July 1913 Edition

Check out this issue of Boys’ Life from 1913.   All I can say is “wow.” Boys used to actually read.  There are articles on shooting on swimming, shooting an air rifle, trek cart camping and more. But the best thing…