Seneca District Cub Scout Pinewood Derby
Cub Scouts, Start Your Engines!
The Seneca District Pinewood Derby is Saturday, March 29th at the Pigott Dining Hall, the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve. The fun begins at 2:00 pm. Check in your Pinewood Derby, then get ready to RACE!
All Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts are welcome. There is no fee to enter, but we ask that you register below so we know how many to expect.
Remember to review the Buckskin Council Pinewood Derby Rules.
Questions? Contact Johnny Tracy at 901-489-6027.
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Sign Up for Summer Camp 2025 Today!
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Register by May 15th to take advantage of the Early Bird pricing!
The Buckskin Council is looking forward to Summer Camp in 2025. We have all been working during this past year on a plan for this summer that will be fun and exciting and most of all SAFE for all Scouts and leaders. Our camp staff is working to plan the program, hire an excellent staff and get Summer Camp at Camp Kootaga ready for all the Scouts to enjoy.
The 2025 Leaders Guide and program information is available in the RESOURCES section to help Troops plan their adventure this summer. Making your troop's reservation for 2025 today!
Want a favorite campsite? Select your preferred week above then click on the Campsites tab. You'll find all the campsites and their availability.
Choose the Summer Camp week that works best for your troop. Here is the Summer Camp Schedule for Camp Kootaga 2025:
- Week 1 - June 15-21, 2025
- Week 2 - June 22-28, 2025
University of Scouting 2025
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Deadline to register is March 26, 2025
March 29, 2025
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
On behalf of Buckskin Council and the 2025 University of Scouting team, we welcome you to the University of Scouting, the ultimate Scouting training event at West Virginia State University in Institute, WV
A big Thank You to the staff and administration of WVSU who have spent many hours working with us and have been gracious in their assistance to our staff.
This is the largest single training event for adult and select youth leaders in Buckskin Council! In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and share ideas with other like-minded friends of scouting throughout the area. We encourage you to use your time between classes for networking, meet up with old friends, make new friends and enjoy a great lunch.
Scout fee: $15 - includes lunch
Adult fee: $15 if taking training - includes lunch $10 optional meal ticket if not taking training
Scouts may work on 1 all-day or 2 half-day merit badges
Schedule:
8:00 - 8:30 Check-in (Ferrell Hall)
8:30 - 9:05 Assembly in auditorium on second floor of Ferrell Hall
9:10 - 12:10 Morning Sessions for Scouts BSA and Venture Scouts
12:10 – 12:55 Merit Badge participants Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Afternoon Sessions for Scouts BSA and Venture Scouts
Please Note: BSA has made significant updates to 31 merit badge requirements effective January 1, 2025. We have tried to note in the pre-requisites those badges which were updated. You should check the website https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/all/ for the 2025 requirements.
Adult training classes are currently being finalized and will be released very soon. Adults may also register to take CPR/AED & First Aid training. There is an additional $50 fee for this training. Certification is through ECSI.
Wood Badge 2025 – The Ultimate Training Experience
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Deadline to register is August 17, 2025.
What is Wood Badge?
Reflecting on the best of 115 years of Scouting experiences, Wood Badge draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles, and other successful public and private organizations.
Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, including Cub Scout leaders, Scoutmasters and Assistants, Venturing Crew Advisors, Sea Scout Skippers, Committee Chairs, and Committee Members. Additionally, Scouters serving at the District and Council levels can achieve greater effectiveness through Wood Badge.
Why attend Wood Badge?
By taking Wood Badge, Scouters gain valuable skills like listening, communicating, conflict management, project planning, and leading change. Participants learn how to be a better Scout leader, professional, and person. Attending Wood Badge will help you learn the what and why of Scouting and to build your unit into a stronger unit. Units with trained leaders are able to deliver an improved program and a more meaningful experience for the youth Scouting serves.
Location and Dates: Camp Arrowhead
September 26-28, 2025 and October 11-12, 2025
(You must attend both weekends.)
Course Specifics:
This course is an exciting, high energy, and engaging time! Wood Badge fills up quickly! Your registration must be paid in full to guarantee your spot in the course. The first 48 participants paid in full will be guaranteed a spot. Come join the most fun adult Scouting adventure out there.
The fee is $325, which must be paid in full by August 17, 2025.
($100 deposit due at registration. Thereafter, you may make payments. $50 late fee will be charged if not paid in full by Aug. 17, 2025)
Qualifications:
To attend a Wood Badge course, you must:
- Be a registered member of Scouting America, 18 years of age or older
- Have completed the basic training courses for your current Scouting position
- Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. All participants are required to complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form (parts A, B, and C)
Course Director: Michael “Rosie” Bowsher mbowsher@marshall.edu 304-208-0802
Mtn Dominion District Pinewood Derby Race
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Please register by March 28 at 6:00 pm. Walk ins are welcome but we prefer that you register so we know how many to expect.
Cub Scouts, Start Your Engines!
The Mtn Dominion District Pinewood Derby Race is Saturday, March 29th at the Mercer Mall in Bluefield. Bring your best car and test your skills against other Cub Scouts. This is a free event and open for all Cub Scouts. Walk-ins are welcome but we ask that you pre-register so we know how many to expect.
Check-in is 10:00-10:30 am
Racing begins at 11:00 am
OUTLAW RACE
A LEGO Outlaw Race will take place after the Cub Scout race. The Lego Outlaw race is open to all scouts, parents, siblings, etc.
We will have some Legos and a few Lego Chassis available to borrow and build a car to race. After the end of the race, you will not be able to keep your car or the Legos....BUT if you want to keep your Lego car and Legos then you will need to bring it from home and it must have a Pro Brick Chassis or the Pro Wheel Brick assembly.
You will need to purchase a Pro Brick Chassis https://www.pinewoodpro.com/pro-brick-chassis-for-racing-brick-derby-cars.html
or a Pro Wheel Brick Assembly https://www.pinewoodpro.com/pro-brick-and-wheels-fit-pinewood-derby-tracks.html
Lego Brick Derby Rules
Max Weight: 3.0 ounces (because 5.0 ounces is a lot of legos)
Max Height: 4.5" - so the car clears the finish gate.
Max Width: 3" - so the car does not interfere with the car in the adjacent lane.
Max Length: 10" - so the car fits behind the start gate.
Bottom clearance: 3/8" - so the car doesn't rub on the track center guide rail.
You must have Pinewood Derby car wheels.
All four wheels do not need to be in contact with the track; however, each car must have four wheels.
Lubrication is not allowed.
Wheel bearings, washers, or bushings are prohibited.
The car must not ride on any type of springs.
So called "cheater bars" at the front of the car to give an unfair starting advantage are prohibited.
No starting or propulsion devices.
The car must be freewheeling.
Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. (this inspection will happen after the Official Pinewood Derby race)
Any modifications not expressly forbidden by any of the rules above are allowed, subject to final decision by a race official.
The Inspection Committee may disqualify any car that does not meet the above specifications.
If pieces fall off the car, (common in Brick Derby™ car races!), the racer will have 5 minutes to put pieces back on the car.
No additional pieces may be added when the car is repaired.
No additional pieces may be added when the car is repaired.
Optional: https://a.co/d/0tc7qmL Le Glue Temporary Glue 2 Pack - Compatible with Legos - Non-Permanent Clear Adhesive for Plastic Building Blocks - No Messy Break-Ups - Non-Toxic Formula Created for Kids, by a Kid
The race track will be located inside the mall going down the hall facing HOBBY LOBBY. Be sure to review the Buckskin Council Pinewood Derby Rules for good sportmanship and maximum fun!
Questions? Contact David Montang at 276-722-0022
