It's about gaining skills, solving puzzles, and having fun...for free! At least, that's what it's about for us. Home Depot's Kids Workshops, and Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics are basically the same. You show up on Saturday morning-9-12 at HD, 10-11 at L, they provide each child with a kit to build the day's project, and then you try to figure out how to assemble the project and help your child(ren) get it together. It's fun, it's free, and even the youngest of children learns some great skills. We've taken my boys, 9,8, and 6 often lately, and even my barely 4 year old daughter went once--Dad had to do most of hers. From pirate ships and wheelbarrow planters, to message boards and paddle boats, the kids come home feeling like they've accomplished something, the parents' feel like they've filled at least part of the day with productive fun (which they didn't have to plan, prepare or clean up after) and the store gets some customers (they hope) in the door.
A few minor differences in the programs: Lowe's requires pre-registration and has a much smaller time frame. I've also noticed that Lowe's seems to have more playful projects-boats, cars, trains, helicopters...toys, while Home Depot seems to be more useful-tool box, birdhouse, bookends, message board, etc. Each provides a nifty apron for each participant, and they are completely worth it! Find details (and registration info) at Lowes and at Home Depot. Happy building!
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