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The Kootenay Contraption Contest is back!

This annual contest invites Kootenay students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 to imagine, design and illustrate a “contraption” that solves a problem. 

KAST Youth encourages students to use critical thinking skills, design thinking, problem solving, creativity and pitch skills for a chance to win some incredible prizes! This is a great opportunity for your students to use their limitless imaginations, and to fully experience the reward of bringing their ideas to life through innovation.

The Kootenay Contraption Contest is generously sponsored by FortisBC and The Province of British Columbia.

The contest is open to students in kindergarten to grade 8 and invites them to use their limitless imaginations to design a “contraption” that helps solves a challenge through innovation.
This year’s winners will get to bring their ideas to life by 3D printing their very own design! Your Challenge:

Everyone loves home grown food or veggies from the local farmers market, it just tastes better! What contraption can you imagine to help grow food locally? It can be something for local farms, a community garden or even your own backyard garden bed or balcony box! Create a contraption that will make it easier to grow a big, delicious garden!

How Does KCC Work?

  • From May 1, 2023

    Register

    Begin by registering yourself (student/educator) or your class for the Contest! Click here or scroll down and hit “Register Now!”

  • Step 1

    Download Entry Form

    Once you’re registered, download your entry form(s). 1 form per person. Use this as your guide to create and explain your contraption:

    KCC Entry Form

    Step 1

  • Step 2

    Brainstorm Ideas

    Here comes the fun part – brainstorming! Review the Rules below first. Then, use books, the internet or other trusted sources to figure out the best solution for your contraption. We recommend writing or talking out your ideas and fit together what works. Let your imagination run wild, the sky’s the limit!

  • May 9 & 10 in Nelson @ the NDYC

    Join a Tinkercad Workshop in Nelson

    Join a facilitated Tinkercad workshop in Nelson May 9th & 10th from 3:30 – 6pm at the Nelson an District Youth Centre. To sign up, use the registration form for the Kootenay Contraption Contest.

    May 9 & 10 in Nelson @ the NDYC

  • May 16 in Cranbrook @ YXC Makerspace

    Join a Tinkercad Workshop Cranbrook

    Join a facilitated Tinkercad workshop in Cranbrook May 16 from 3:30 – 6pm at the YXC Makerspace. To sign up, use the registration form for the Kootenay Contraption Contest.

  • May 17 in Revelstoke @ the Revelstoke Idea Factory

    Join a Tinkercad Workshop in Revelstoke

    Join a facilitated Tinkercad workshop in Revelstoke May 17th from 3:30 – 6pm at the Revelstoke Idea Factory. To sign up, use the registration form for the Kootenay Contraption Contest.

    May 17 in Revelstoke @ the Revelstoke Idea Factory

  • Step 3

    Create Your Contraption

    Creating your contraption is not limited to just a piece of paper: Design. Illustrate. Build. Code. Write. Record. Gamify. You can create an art project, use coding techniques, animation, video or even online gaming; have fun and be creative! Also, don’t forget to use your entry form to explain your contraption and how it works.

    Workshops are optional! Please see the submission form for more details!

  • By May 31, 2023 @ 4pm PT

    Submit Your Contraption

    Once you finally finished your design, submit your work! Please submit here by no later than May 31, 2023 at 4pm PT. You can also submit by email, post or in-person:

    Email: youth@kast.com

    Mail/In-Person: Nelson Innovation Centre (Attn: KCC Judging Panel), 91-D Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4G8

    By May 31, 2023 @ 4pm PT

Submit here!

Rules

  • Entries must be received by 4PM PT on May 31st, 2023.
  • Contraptions must solve the problem using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math.
  • A written description that explains how your contraption solves the problem is mandatory.
  • Digital media is accepted and must be submitted with a completed entry form.