Lexington Parks and Rec teams up for bridge building competition
Explore STEM programming and put your engineering skills up against others from around the Triad! Bridging the Triad is a FREE event, designed to get kids and adults interested and engaged through a bridge building contest. All supplies and instructions are provided at no cost, and kids and adults can showcase their ingenuity, creativity, and engineering skills as they build a bridge using only 100 popsicle sticks and Elmer's glue. How much will your bridge hold? Pick up your packet and instructions from your local rec department. Top bridges will qualify to move on to regional finals and compete for a shot at glory!
Participants compete as individuals in four age groups, 8-10, 11-14, 15-17, and adult. Bridges are judged based on how much weight they will support, divided by the total mass of the structure. This is a two-part event with six local competitions happening on February 4, 2023. The top three bridges in the youth categories and the top bridge in the adult category will advance on to the regional competition held at Deep River Recreation Center in High Point on Saturday, February 25, 2023, to coincide with National Engineers Week.
The Parks & Recreation departments from Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Lexington, Thomasville and Winston-Salem are collaborating to get people engaged and exploring Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This is the fifth year of this contest, and participation has grown each year. Bridging the Triad is a great way for families to stay engaged and have fun with each other, especially during the cold and dreary winter months, while also engaging the minds and imaginations of kids and adults alike.
Local competitions will be held at the locations below. Contact your local department for information on packet pickup. Follow along on Facebook for updates, pictures, and more!
Lexington Parks and Recreation provides athletics, special events, and recreational activities for all ages, and operates and maintains 22 parks. These programs and facilities enhance the overall quality of life for citizens of Lexington. Learn more at
512 S Hargrave Street - Lexington, NC 27292 - 336.248.3960
WWW.LEXINGTONNC.GOV/PARKSANDREC
Packet Pickup Locations
Lexington Parks & Recreation
ROBBINS RECREATION CENTER
512 S Hargrave St, Lexington • 336-248-3960
Thomasville Parks & Recreation
RECREATION MAIN OFFICE
1 E. Main St, Thomasville • 336-475-4280
Greensboro Parks and Recreation
GRIFFIN RECREATION CENTER
5301 Hilltop Rd, Greensboro • 336-373-2928
High Point Parks & Recreation
DEEP RIVER RECREATION CENTER
1529 Skeet Club Rd, High Point • 336-883-3407
Kernersville Parks and Recreation
KERNERSVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
125 E Bodenhamer St, Kernersville • 336-996-3039
Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation
MILLER PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
400 Leisure Lane, Winston Salem • 336-727-2831
