Get ready to race, cheer, and have a blast at our Push Cart Derby—where teamwork, creativity, and pure Scout spirit take the lead! Whether you’re a Cub Scout eager for fastpaced fun or a Scouts BSA member ready to show off your engineering skills, this event has something for everyone. Build it, decorate it, and race it down the track with your patrol or den, all while enjoying friendly competition, laughter, and the thrill of seeing your cart fly. Come join the adventure and be part of a highenergy day you’ll be talking about long after the finish line!

This year, the Pio Pico District will host a Pushcart Derby for Cubs, Troops, Crews, and Adults at the pack and troop levels. At the pack level, Scouts will race in divisions, and at the troop level, Scouts will race in the middle school or high school division and adults. The cost is $15 per person entry fee.

Location: Stonewood Center - 251 Stonewood St, Downey, CA 90241

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

• Check-in: 8 AM on race day
• Races: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
• Awards: 1:30 PM
• Attire: Class A uniforms

Last, there are some rules for building your car. It is the responsibility of each unit to read and understand the rules and regulation within the Leaders’ Packet. If you have any questions, please direct them to Martha Esteves at cubscoutspk553@gmail.com or 562-367-0223

Pushcart derby rules- leader's packet

We will also have other activities for the scouts to participate in and there will be lunch, snack, and drink options for sale at the concession stand. 

2026 Pushcart & Box Cart Workshop - First United Methodist Church - 13222 Bailey St, Whittier, CA 90601

JOIN US FOR A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO HELP UNITS BUILD A NEW PUSH CART OR UPGRADE AN EXISTING ONE WITH GUIDANCE, TOOLS, AND SHARED KNOW-HOW. WHETHER YOU’RE STARTING FROM SCRATCH OR JUST NEED TO IMPROVE WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE, THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU.

• Saturday, March 7 from 8:30 AM-12 PM

Event Contact:
All units will need to have 2 adult volunteers to work 1 hour shifts as stop watch timers. Please contact me below to coordinate.
Martha Esteves - cubscoutspk553@gmail.com - (562) 367-0223