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Cardboard Canoe Races at Ocean County College
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Description of the Cardboard Canoe Races at OCC
 This contest consists of students making boats out of cardboard, duct tape and a splash of ingenuity.
The annual event gives students the opportunity to put theory into practice, use unconventional materials to solve problems and, hopefully, create a boat that can swiftly maneuver through the pool without capsizing.
Race categories include Fastest Showboat, Best Presentation, Greatest Weight Supported Afloat, and Follow the Dotted Line. The contest is held in the Ocean County College pool.
The Cardboard Canoe Races is part of Ocean County College's Tech Prep program. It is a dynamic element of the county's overall goal to develop a world-class workforce for the twenty-first century. By establishing partnerships throughout the county dedicated to tearing down the walls dividing education, employers, students, and the community, Tech Prep offers unlimited opportunities to reinforce the excitement possible in the educational process.
For more information contact:
Dr. Nancy G. Gerry
Ocean County Tech Prep Director
Ocean County College
College Drive, P.O. Box 2001
Toms River, N.J. 08754-2001
Phone (732)-255-0477
E-mail ngerry@ocean.edu
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