Block Kids Building Program
by Becky Grimes
February 08, 2012
The North American Women in Construction Association is sponsoring their annual Block Kids Competition. The Block-Kids Building Program is a national building program competition that is sponsored on the local level by NAWIC chapters and other organizations. The award-winning program 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 in grades 1-6. The competition involves the construction of various structures with interlocking blocks and three of the following additional items: A small rock, string, foil and poster board. Local winners advance to Regional Competition and one semi-finalist from each region is entered in the National Program competitions. National prizes are awarded to the top three projects.
This year's local Block Kids Competition will be at Hillyard Technical Center on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Registration will begin at 12:30 PM with the competition beginning at 1:15 PM.
