EGG DROP CHALLENGE

The Egg Drop is an exciting Scout experiment in engineering and learning about the laws of gravity.  Scouts can sharpen their engineering skills by preparing a container or apparatus to hold a raw egg, which will be dropped from a high point – with the goal being you don’t wind up with a scrambled egg!

EGG DROP RULES

1.   Participants must be Cub Scouts, or a Cub Scout aged guest (with their parent/guardian).

2.   Scout can provide the egg, or bring a device into which an egg may be loaded.

3.   Judges must be able to check for cracked eggs.

4.   No Parachute Designs.

5.   Dropping a live (or formerly living) chicken is NOT permitted! 

6.   You must make your own Containers/Boxes. 

7.   All material for container and inside padding to be supplied by Cub Scout. 

8.   Suggestions include jello, cooked pasta, popcorn, crushed newspapers, plastic or Styrofoam peanuts—use your imagination. 

9.   The largest Containers/Boxes size allowed is 6” X 6” X 6”. (must fit inside a 6” cube without protruding).

10.   Device must have a way to attach a binderclip, or clamp to raise up to height.

11.   Each package must be clearly marked with the Cub Scout’s name

12.   All containers/boxes will be inspected before the drop—to make sure the box is secure and ready for drop. 

13.   Drop will be conducted by the Egg Drop staff. 

14.   Containers/Boxes will be opened after drop to check if the egg survived the drop or if it is ready for the frying pan!

15.   Decision of the egg drop judges is final.  

Prizes will be awarded for:

1. Scouting Spirit 

2. Most Original 

3. Smallest/Lightest Device