Think you have what it takes to be a Scout? Come find out at Are You Tougher Than a Scout?, a free, action-packed community event where you can test your creativity, teamwork, strength, and outdoor skills.

Participants will take on a variety of hands-on challenges designed for different age groups. Whether you're racing a Pinewood Derby car, conquering an obstacle course, mastering knots, or testing your strength, there's something for everyone.

Ages 5-10: Get a taste of Scouting through fun, hands-on activities including:

Pinewood Derby: Experience the thrill of the race

Crafts: Show off your creative side

Obstacle Course: Race, climb, crawl, and conquer

Stomp Rockets: Build, launch, and see how high you can go

And More: More challenges, surprises, and fun!

Ages 11-20: Put your Scout skills and grit to the test with 10 challenging stations, competing in buddy teams and earning points on a live leaderboard. Challenges include:

The Heave-Ho: Ring toss to rescue line throw

The Matchless Boil: Flint, steel, and a boiling cup

The One-Handed Tripod: Lash it together, one-handed

Advanced Knot Grid: Complete six knots with no mistakes

First Aid & Litter Carry: Splint, build, carry, and sprint

The Silent Signal: Communicate using semaphore or a mirror

Log Saw & Split Relay: Saw a cookie and split kindling

Dead Reckoning: Use bearings and pace to find the token

Pull-Up Challenge: Max reps from a dead hang

Push-Up Challenge: Max reps, chest to the deck

No cost. No gear. Just grit.

This event is open to military families and the general public, and boys and girls are welcome. Youth of active military parents also receive the $85 national registration fee waiver.

Register by October 17 to receive a free gift, or register on-site the day of the event.

Come compete, get hands-on, have some fun, and find out once and for all: Are You Tougher Than a Scout?