While Cub Scouts across the county enjoy plenty of fun activities and making new friends, one of the most popular activities is the Pinewood Derby.
Local Cub Scout Packs hold their own races, which can include a combination of Scout cars (regulation) and outlaw cars (expanded rules) using blocks of pine that are shaped into creations each year. After the pack races are held, councils and districts hold additional races that include any Pack that wishes to race. A lot of work goes into these races by the parents, Scouts and organizers, according to a provided news release.
Lincolnway District, comprised of units in Kosciusko, Whitley and southwestern Allen counties (Aboite Township), hosted over 30 scout and outlaw racers from Packs 3082, 3726, 3729, 3731 and 3828 in the gymnasium of Harrison Elementary on March 14 for an hour of racing fun. Below are the winners with every Pack having at least one Scout earning a trophy.
2025 Lincolnway District Pinewood Derby Winners
Grand Champion (Overall Fastest) - Shay, Pack 3828 Tiger Den
Lion (kindergarten) - first, Khloe (Pack 3729); second, Jacob (Pack 3828); and third, Rose (Pack 3729).
Tiger (first grade) - first, Scarlett (Pack 3082); second, Nolan (Pack 3726); and third, Lucien (Pack 3729)
Wolf (second grade) - first, Micah (Pack 3731); second, Lincoln (Pack 3729); and third, Grey (Pack 3731).
Bear (third grade) - first, Derek (Pack 3731); second, Joseph (Pack 3729); and third, Tristan (Pack 3729).
Webelos (fourth grade) - first, Jase (Pack 3828); second, Colin (Pack 3731); third, Aaron (Pacl 3731).
Arrow of Light (fifth grade) - first, Adalyn (Pack 3729).
You can follow Lincolnway District at https://www.facebook.com/LWDistBSA to see all the activities they host through the year. If you would like to find out more information on a local Cub Scout Pack (K-5th grade), or Scout BSA Troop (6th-12th grade). Enter your zip code at beascout.org, select the program you are interested in and view the meeting and contact details for a unit close to you.