Cardboard Canoe Races, ages 6 and up

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults
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Allowed Ages: 6 to Over 18

Event Details

Pick up cardboard and duct tape at the library June 12-15, main level circulation desk.  Create a canoe using only cardboard and duct tape.  No paint, markers or embellishments.  Bring your canoe to the Campbell Park Outdoor Pool by 11am on June 29 and the races will begin.  Personal flotation device is required for each person that enters the pool.

*Ages 6 and up.  

*Personal flotation device (fastened) is required while in the water.

*Only the participants will be allowed in the pool during their designated time.  Teen volunteers and library staff will be available to assist in getting canoes in and out of the pool, along with steadying canoes while participants are getting in canoes.  

*Up to two participants can be in each canoe.  Participants must be in their canoe and not alongside it.

*Oars must be made of cardboard and duct tape, no other materials.  Participants can just use their arms as oars, also.