Local Lego Master to Lead Workshop for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
Free Press staff report | 7/25/2024, 6 p.m.
The Lego Group and a local contestant on Fox’’s “Lego Masters” Ben Edlavitch are teaming up to bring a special workshop to members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond on Monday, July 29.
Edlavitch, a University of Virginia student who gained recognition on the “Lego Masters” series, will lead a “Build the Change” workshop at the North Side club. This interactive program, designed by the Lego Group, aims to empower children to reimagine and build a more sustainable future through play.
The workshop will focus on addressing real-world challenges through creative thinking, with participants using Lego bricks to construct ideas for creating a more biodiverse environment. Leadership and employee volunteers from Lego Manufacturing Virginia will be on hand to support the event.
“We’re proud to support play-based learning through local nonprofits like the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Richmond. Our goal is to empower these young members with new skills to reimagine their world through our ‘Build the Change’ program,” said Preben Elnef, vice president of the Lego Group.
Sean Miller, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, added, “We’re thrilled to offer this unique opportunity to our members. It’s a perfect blend of creativity, problem solving, and fun that aligns with our mission to enable young people to reach their full potential.”
The event is part of the Lego Group’s grant funding initiative for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond.