About Block Kids:
The program was held on Saturday, January 25, 2014
at Plainwell Middle school. About 40 kids participated in the event.
One of the largest events our NAWIC chapter has held since 1991 is our Block Kids Program. The Block Kids Building Program is a national 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 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 K-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.
All our local judges are volunteers from companies within the construction community such as: landscapers, engineers, architects, accountants, lawyers, suppliers, and construction managers or operators.
We are continuously surprised and inspired by the creativeness of the next generation and our own Block Kids program participants.
See photos of the 2014 Block Kids event here
Volunteers and sponsors who helped make the 2014 Block Kids event a big success.
| American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Anna’s Top To Bottom Cleaning Service Azon CSM Group Give Em’ A Brake Safety Hills Law Office Home Depot, Plainwell |
LD Docsa Associates Inc. Meijer, Plainwell Karen Gustafson (Prudential Preferred Realtors) Safety Services Inc. Shouldice Brothers Yeo & Yeo PC CPAs Wightman Associates Inc.
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