Springfield School Enters Cardboard Boat Regatta

For the ninth year, students from School Age Child Care (SACC) program will compete in the Springfield Days Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park.

The students have been working on the project in groups as architects, designers and racers, according to Kali Pellegrino, head SACC teacher at Kings Glen.  "Our theme this year is Fun Fabulous Food, and we chose to do pizza because that's what these kids here love," she said.

On June 3, seven students will compete in their floating pizza at Lake Accotink.  "We've only had two boats sink in the eight years we've been competing," said Pellegrino.

The students are hoping for a win.

Boat drop off is at 10 a.m. Sunday. Judging begins at noon, and the races at 2 p.m.  There is a $4 per car fee to enter the park.  Vendors will be selling food throughout the event.