NAWIC CHAPTER 346 - SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA
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BLOCK KIDS PROGRAM

​An annual event geared toward kids 3rd-4th grade;
a fun design/construction competition to encourage creativity.
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The Block Kids Building Program is a national building competition for children in 3rd - 5th grade and introduces them to construction careers. Participants are asked to create something construction related without adult help or guidance using approved materials.

​We are excited to be hosted by Rochester Community Technical College (RCTC) for this year's event. 

Register for the Event
Register to be a Judge
Sponsor Today!
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January 24, 2026
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Rochester Technical Community College (RCTC) - Heintz Center
1956 College View Rd SE
Rochester, MN 
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Event Schedule
8: 45 am  -  Registration
9:00 am  -  Build Time Begins
10:00 am  -  Judging/Activity Stations
11:00 am  -  Results Announced
Program Guidelines
Participants are given 40 minutes to use 100 interlocking blocks, a piece of string, aluminum foil, and construction paper to build a project that is in some way related to the construction industry.
Projects are scored on oral presentation, enthusiasm, creativity, use of materials, attention to detail and reason for participation.

As the judges deliberate, the participants will be able to take part in various activity stations to have fun with various construction related skills. 

Competition Structure and Winners
  • Local winners advance to Regional Competitions
  • One semi-finalist from each region is entered in the National Program competitions
  • National prizes are awarded to the top three projects

​Would you like to be a sponsor for BOTH Block Kids & WIC Week?
Sponsorship levels are available!
$100

Company name will be recognized at Block Kids event, at ONE WIC Week event of your choice and on social media.

$250
Company name will be recognized at Block Kids event, at ALL WIC Week events & on social media.


$500
Company name will be recognized at Block Kids event, at ALL WIC Week events & on social media.  Company logo will be displayed on local electrical billboard running 3/1-3/7 and on both student and NAWIC member t-shirts.

$750
Company name will be recognized at Block Kids event, at ALL WIC Week events & on social media.  Company logo will be displayed on local electrical billboard running 3/1-3/7 and on both student and NAWIC member t-shirts. You will also receive a 1 year NEW ACTIVE Chapter Membership!

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$250 Sponsor
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$500 Sponsor
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$750 Sponsor
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"Mom, today I believed in me too!"
-winner greater Sioux Falls 2016 Block Kids Program

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  • Home
  • About NAWIC
    • About/How to Join
    • Chapter Meetings
    • 2025-2026 Officers and Directors
    • Committees
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • WIC Week
    • Annual Scholarship Golf Outing
    • Block Kids Program
  • Scholarships
  • NAWIC Store
  • More
    • Galleries
    • 25 Years
    • Blog
    • Marketing Request