Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | 2023 Pinewood Derby Event

Denver, CO (July 12, 2023) - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is excited to announce their highly anticipated 2023 Pinewood Derby, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 19, at Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club. The event promises an exhilarating showcase of creativity, teamwork, and friendly competition, bringing together young racers and enthusiasts from across the metro area.

The Pinewood Derby, a beloved tradition within Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, allows children to design, build, and race their own small wooden cars on a specially-designed track. Members will take turns racing their cars in different heats by age group. This year's event promises to bring together 16 Clubs and over 150 members from various Clubs in the Metro Denver area eagerly preparing to feature their handcrafted masterpieces. Trophies and awards will be presented to the top finishers, recognizing their outstanding achievements and dedication.

"We are thrilled to host the 2023 Pinewood Derby at the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club," said Nikki Flint of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. "This event not only provides a fun and engaging experience for our Club members, but it also fosters problem-solving skills and good-natured rivalry. We cannot wait to see the incredible designs and hear the roar of the crowd as these young racers zoom down the track."

The Pinewood Derby Event will kick off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, at the Arthur E. Johnson Boys & Girls Club located at 3325 W. 16th Ave., Denver, CO. Club members, their families, and members of the community are invited to attend and cheer on the young racers as they compete for the title of Pinewood Derby champion.

For more information about the 2023 Pinewood Derby Event or the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, please contact the Marketing & Communications Team at pr@bgcmd.org.

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver changes lives. From the first day of kindergarten through high school graduation, we help kids succeed in school, develop good character and citizenship, and live healthy lives. At more than 20 neighborhood Clubs and our summer camp in Ward, CO, we provide our members with safe, supportive, fun, and enriching environments that inspire and empower them to achieve their greatest potential. Every day, we use our dedication, talent, and resources to open doors for kids and with kids. We help Club members not only envision their greatest potential but to turn those dreams into real possibilities.