Cub Scout Build-a-thon - Can we build it? Yes we can!

The National Great Rivers Museum invites cub scouts to create their own engineering marvels at Cub Scout Build-a-thon on Saturday June 15^th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Scouts will construct their own catapults and see how far it can send an object soaring through the air. They will build boats and test if their creation can support their own weight on the water. Boys will build parachutes and see if it will save an egg from a drop off of Melvin Price Locks and Dam.

Get your den together and reserve your spots today by calling (618) 462-6979.  The cost for this event is $5 per scout. Siblings are welcome but should be included in the reservation to ensure their participation in the activities. Scouts and families should bring their own lunch and we will provide drinks and entertainment. 

This program is made possible by the Meeting of the Rivers Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and preservation of rivers. The National Great Rivers Museum is located off River Heritage Parkway (IL Hwy 143) at #2 Lock & Dam Way, East Alton, IL 62024, adjacent to Melvin Price Locks & Dam. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has free admission and tours of the locks and dam. For information on other events visit www.mtrf.org or you can find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GreatRivers.

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