It is important to check in with your pack committee to understand how the pack runs the check-in and areas for which the Cub Scouts could best help. Vehicle check-in typically requires the race participants list their name, rank, and den.

For the Pinewood Derby, check-in volunteers, give the vehicle a number, weigh the car, measure the length, check the wheel and axles to ensure it meets the qualifications.

Check with your pack for any check-in procedures for the Raingutter Regatta.

Before the meeting:

1. Attend the pack committee meeting to ask how the Arrow of Light patrol can assign younger Cub Scouts during the vehicle check-in event.
2. Working with the pack committee, define tasks for the Arrow of Light Cub Scouts.
3. Write one task on each post-it note.
4. Confirm the vehicle check-in event time and location.
5. A few days before the vehicle check-in event, remind Cub Scouts, parents, and legal guardians of the date, time, and location,

During the Check-In:

1. Place post-it notes with available tasks on a wall so Cub Scouts can see them.
2. Explain to Cub Scouts what each task requires. Allow Cub Scouts to choose their task.
3. Introduce Cub Scouts to adults with whom they will be working. Ask adults train Cub Scouts on their task. Cub Scouts should practice their task.
4. Encourage Cub Scouts to ask questions about the process so they understand what they are expected to do. Monitor how Cub Scouts are doing and provide positive feedback as they learn the process.

After the event:

1. Gather the Cub Scouts together and conduct a “Start, Stop, Continue” exercise.
   You can gather this by having everyone name one item to start, one to stop, and one to continue, or you can lead a group discussion. This works best when the list is written in a place everyone can see.