Pinewood Derby Workshops

Winter Workshop Registration Is Open!

Super-charge your Pinewood Derby cars in our MakerSpace and learn the science that will help your car beat the clock! Our staff will lead you through fun and important concepts like aerodynamics, balance, weight placement and more. Register for one of our Saturday Workshops or contact us at bookit@scitechdiscovery.org to organize a private date for your group.

Workshops include designing and cutting your car (heavy machinery will be used by Sci-Tech Staff) as well as weight placement, sanding and lubrication of wheels. Staff will demonstatrate the use of smaller tools which will be handled by participants. (Kits and weights must be purchased seperatly.)

$30 per Scout

Please note: Derby kits and weights are not included in the workshop price. Painting is not covered in the workshop. Kits can be purchased separatly in our Explorer Store for $10, and weights for $15. (subject to availability) *Not official BSA Kits

Only 1 car build is included in the price. If you wish to build additional cars please buy an additional spot.

A parent or guardian is required to stay for the duration of the workshop.



Public Workshops


Payment due at time of registration. If you wish to cancel for a refund you must do so 14 days before the date of your workshop. Reservation changes can be made depending on availability.

  • Dec 9 – 10am & 2pm
  • Dec 16 – 10am & 2pm
  • Jan 6 – 10am & 2pm
  • Jan 7 – 2pm
  • Jan 13 – 10am & 2pm
  • Jan 14 – 2pm
  • Jan 20 – 10am & 2pm
  • Jan 27 – 10am & 2pm
  • Feb 28 – 2pm
  • Feb 3 – 10am & 2pm
  • Feb 4 – 2pm

A minimum of 6 students must be registered for the class to take place. If the class does not meet minimum enrollment, then our booking department will work with you to reschedule your registration or offer a refund.

*Minimum of 10 students- Max 12

Requests do not guarantee booking. You will hear back from our booking department 3-5 business days after the request is made and receive an invoice as confirmation of reservation.

Interested In Renting Our
Derby Track??????

Contact us at 469-896-2188 x2

42" Inch Track with Timer