The Finish Line

Elias and Ben joined the local cubs group in January. They had both been in Beavers a few years ago, and while they enjoyed parts of it, they weren't thrilled enough to return the following year. Since we moved, they decided to attend the group (cubs)here as guests before making the commitment to joining. After the first evening, they both knew this was something they wanted to be a part of. It is a small group, made up of five kids and three leaders. Each week they have done a combination of really cool things. They have crafted leather bracelets, turkey bone scarf ornaments for their uniform, played lots of games, visited a taxidermist, woodworking, hiking, etc. They enjoy leading the other cubs in the opening ceremony and take pride in knowing they memorized it all by heart. They work hard in their spare time towards badges.

Today Chris and the boys headed to an area event, KubKar racing. For the past two weeks the boys have been designing, carving, sanding, painting, decorating their cars. Lots of time and energy has been put into them until now. Having been their first time they were sure what to expect from the day. I am told it was very well organized, the kids moving smoothly through the days events. They were divided into age groups and raced each other on different tracks. The kids loved taking their cars over to the pit stop to grease up their wheels and give it the once over.
There was also a vote on the design of the cars, done by everyone present. Both Ben and Elias came in first for their age category. They both realized what a great honour that was to have the recognition of their peers for their work.

Before the end of the day there were also races against the leaders who had worked side by side with the kids on cars of their own. My guys all commented on the high calibre of the cars everyone designed. There was an ice cream truck, a raised up monster truck, hot rods, racers, space ships, fancy designs, drivers who were people, frogs, lego, superheros, all types of paint and designs.

The kids have requested a shelf to display their cars and trophies. And the plans for next year have already started.