Each summer, the June Harless Center partners with the Huntington Children’s Museum to host the Cardboard Boat Regatta at Marshall University’s Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium, part of the museum’s annual KidsFest celebration. This splashy challenge invites students in grades 3–12 to design and build boats made entirely of cardboard and duct tape, then test their creations in a race across the pool.
With guidance from the Putnam Area Robotics Team and Harless Center staff, participants explore the Engineering Design Process while putting their creativity, perseverance, and teamwork to the test.
The Regatta has quickly become a favorite summer tradition — blending fun, collaboration, and hands-on STEM learning. Plans are already underway for the next race — stay tuned for details on how to join the competition!
Check out the newspaper article and the slideshows from our university photographer and the Herald Dispatch.