Block Kids

Sponsored by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Colorado Springs chapter 356, the Block Kids building competition is an annual award-winning program which introduces children to the construction industry in an effort to create an awareness of and to promote an interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. The program is open to all elementary school children (boys and girls) in grades 1- 6. The one-day competition involves the construction of various structures with interlocking blocks and three of the following additional items: a small rock, string, foil, and/or poster board. Using photographs of their projects, local winners advance to a regional competition, and one semi-finalist from each region is entered in the national competition.

Participants are given a maximum of one hour to use 100 interlocking Lego-style blocks along with additional selected items to build a structure that can be lived in, worked in, or played in.

Items used:

• Interlocking blocks
• 3 of the following items:
  • Small rock
  • String
  • Foil
  • Poster board

Once completed, judges will ask the participants about their project.

• Why did they choose to build this project?
• What do you like about it?
• Is there anything you would change?
• How will it be used?

Projects are scored on:

• Oral Presentation
• Use of materials
• Enthusiasm
• Attention to detail
• Creativity
• Reason for participation

The top ten participants at the local level are awarded Lego and other building sets. Each participant receives a certificate of participation and a goodie bag. In addition, snacks and drinks are provided for all participants.

Please register by February 17, 2012.

Registration information can be found in the right column of this page.