Cub Scout
STEM Adventure

Portage Creek District - Triton College - National Fluid Power Association

November 8, 2025
8:30AM Check-In
9:00AM Program Start - 11:30AM

Triton College - T Building
2000 5th Ave
River Grove, IL 

Cub Scout STEM Workshop: Exploring Fluid Power & Simple Machines

This exciting hands-on event introduces Cub Scouts to the world of fluid power (hydraulics) and simple machines through engaging, age-appropriate engineering activities. Each Scout will build one of four functional hydraulic devices—such as a scissor lift, platform lifter, crane, or excavator arm—using a high-quality wooden STEM kit.

As they construct and test their machines, Scouts will learn from Triton Professor Antigone Sharris how levers and linkages work, gain a deeper understanding of the mechanical principles behind the full-sized equipment seen on construction sites and learn about opportunities in the fields of engineering, construction, manufacturing and beyond.

Every participant will:

• Build and take home their own hydraulic machine
• Earn a Scouting America Cub Scout Adventure Loop
• Be inspired to design their own machines and explore real-world engineering

This event is perfect for sparking curiosity, building confidence, and laying the foundation for future STEM learning.

$12 per Scout (space is limited to 38 Cub Scouts)

Depending on the Cub Scout rank, each Scout will be awarded the related Adventure loop for their completion of the program. 

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