Cardboard Boat Regatta – Saturday, July 26 2025

Unleashing Potential’s 2nd Cardboard Boat Regatta sets sail on Sat. July 26th, at O’Fallon Park Rec Complex, 4343 W Florissant in St. Louis, MO and we want you to join us. Registration starts at 10:00 AM and the race begins at 11:00 AM.

Cheer on UP summer camp students paddling their cardboard creations or join the fun with your own boat for a day of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) learning, imagination, and community spirit.

Race your own boat! Individual/Community Entry is $50 and Corporate Boat Entry is $250 (materials not included). Sponsorship opportunities starting at $1,000 and up include boat entry and materials. Let’s build something extraordinary together!

This event will benefit Unleashing Potential programs for youth and their families in the St. Louis community.

Prizes include:

• Fastest Elapsed Time (separate for kid and adult categories)
• Titanic – Fastest or dramatic sinking
• Most team spirit – Kid category
• Allure of the Sea – best design/engineering
• Best Bedecked – best looking boat, most creative
• People’s Choice – (Pay to vote for your favorite!)

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! Want to lend a helping hand and mentor our summer camp students for the Regatta, we are looking for 1 – 2 mentors per week (June 12 – Aug 1) to help students with the boat design and construction. 

For more info, please contact Brittany Campbell at bcampbell@upstl.org or by calling (314) 561-3346.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors and partners!

 

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