📅 Every Saturday in August | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Located in the Great Lakes Community Education Center | Included with museum admission, free for members and Museums for All.
Set sail for creativity with Capt. Scupper’s Kids Club: Lego on the Lakes, co-presented by The Collaborative and Lathrop Co. and supported by the Darrell & Jean Fox Fund. Throughout August, young builders and their families are invited to transform our Great Lakes Community Education Center into a bustling Lego shipyard—designing and constructing their own vessels inspired by the ships of the Great Lakes. From historic schooners to modern freighters, or even a miniature version of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker or Tug Ohio, the only limit is imagination.
What to Expect
Hands-On Design & Build: Plan, problem-solve, and bring your vessel to life using provided Lego bricks.
Creative Engineering: Explore basic design concepts while experimenting with structure, balance, and form.
Showcase Finale: Display your completed creation and celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of every builder.
Additional Details
- Ideal Ages: 13 and under, but all families are welcome.
- Cost: Free with museum admission, free for members and Museums for All (families receiving food assistance; thanks to our presenting sponsors UToledo Health and Toledo Refining Company). Registration required.
Meet Our Sponsors
Since 1895, Lathrop has been a trusted builder in Toledo, evolving from a local contractor into Northwest Ohio’s leading construction management firm. With over 150 local staff, we handle projects from $5,000 to $400 million, embracing innovation and emerging technologies to make a difference for our clients and community. Acquired in 1986 by Turner Construction, Lathrop benefits from the resources of Turner’s nationwide network of 46 offices and specialized market expertise, enabling us to deliver projects with both local knowledge and national strength.
The Collaborative is an architectural, landscape architectural, planning and interior design firm that specializes in higher education, commercial, corporate, sports / recreation and K-12 projects. Founded in 1973, our staff includes over 50 professionals, with work stretching across the continental United States and Canada.
