Space derby!

We didn't have a pinewood derby in scouts for James this year. We are in a new church building and since they weren't sure if they would have what they needed for the usual pinewood derby, they found a different activity that could be more improvised. A space derby. James got the kit, which was the usual block of wood, though with a big hole through the center. Once the rocket is shaped, there is rubber bands through the hole hooked to a propeller. You twist the rubber bands and let the rocket loose down a line. Here are some pics and videos of the derby.

James made it to the final round and got second place in his final round. He was very excited and got an award for best use of color.