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
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October 26, 2024
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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?
Sponsorship levels are available!
Build Sponsor - $400

Company logo will be displayed on t-shirts and hard hat stickers. Company recognition on website, social media, in the press release and at the event.

Foundation Sponsor- $200
Company name will be displayed at the event and recognition on social media.


In Kind Donations/Volunteering -
We appreciate any donations in the form of cash or check, and items for goodie bags. We are also looking for sponsors to help supply t-shirts and goodie bags for the students as well as volunteers to help judge the event.
LOCATION HOST
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2024 BUILD SPONSORS
2024 FOUNDATION SPONSORS

In-Kind Donations

"Mom, today I believed in me too!"
-winner greater Sioux Falls 2016 Block Kids Program

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    • Committees
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • WIC Week
    • Annual Scholarship Golf Outing
    • Block Kids Program
  • Scholarships
  • NAWIC Store
  • More
    • Galleries
    • 25 Years
    • Blog
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