If you have a serious and creative young Lego fan at home, the City of Richmond is offering what could just be some building blocks to a future career.
It's a summer camp geared towards eight-to 12-year-olds who would enjoy learning more about architecture and design by creating 2-and 3-D models, and being inspired by the works of famous architects.
Last summer, the campers made a number of trips to view architectural concepts firsthand in Vancouver, said Melanie Burner, arts programmer with the Richmond Arts Centre.
"One was to a revolving restaurant which resulted in that being their major project to construct one," Burner said.
This summer, plans are to visit a significant site with the longhouse-inspired Museum Of Anthropology at UBC designed by Arthur Erickson on the list.
During the week, those attending will have the chance to complete one major 3-D project, plus a number of smaller ones using a variety of materials from cardboard to foam core.
They will also have the opportunity to sketch their ideas.
The camp runs Monday to Friday at the Richmond Arts Centre from 9: 30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m.
Cost of the camp is $254.50 for five sessions.
For more information about this camp, call the Richmond Arts Centre at 604-247-8300.
