Capt. Scupper鈥檚 Kid鈥檚 Club: Recycled Regatta
Design, build, and race boats made of recycled materials at the National Museum of the Great Lakes!
Every Saturday in June | 10:30 am 鈥 1:30 pm
Located in the Great Lakes Community Education Center | Included with museum admission, and | Registration encouraged
Let your imagination sail with our Capt. Scupper鈥檚 Kids Club: Recycled Regatta, presented by Cleveland-Cliffs and supported by the Darrell & Jean Fox Fund. Throughout June, young engineers and their families are invited to design, build, and race mini鈥慴oats made entirely from recycled materials. From empty milk jugs to scrap cardboard, anything rescued from the recycle bin can become a worthy vessel in our indoor regatta course. Save your spot today!
What to Expect
- Hands鈥慜n Boatbuilding: We鈥檒l supply basic recycled items (and encourage you to bring your own). Museum educators guide participants through buoyancy and balance tips.
- Race Day Fun: Test your craft鈥檚 ability to float, carry cargo, and sprint down a short waterway. Tweak and re鈥憆ace as often as you like.
- Sustainability in Action: Discover how creative reuse can turn 鈥渢rash鈥 into treasure while protecting our Great Lakes ecosystem.
Additional Details
- Ideal Ages: 13 and under, but all families are welcome.
- Cost: Free with museum admission, and Registration encouraged!
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Meet Our Sponsor
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. Cleveland-Cliffs has the unique advantage of being self-sufficient in the production of raw materials for steelmaking. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and having already reduced carbon emissions by 25%, we are committed to being North America鈥檚 leader in steelmaking sustainability.
Good to know
Highlights
- under 18 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front Street
Toledo, OH 43605
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