GULFPORT WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Brick by Brick: A Weeklong LEGO Lab at TrainTastic! in Gulfport
A hands-on week of building, testing and team-based challenges for kids at TrainTastic! Railroad Museum—this guide lays out the daily flow, practical details and what to expect.
Brick by Brick: A Weeklong LEGO Lab at TrainTastic! in Gulfport.
Unleash creativity at Brick Builder’s Mini Camp, where kids craft, test, and solve with LEGO through themed activities and teamwork in a supervised museum setting. Over the course of a school-week, campers build, play and problem-solve in a sequence of structured blocks designed to encourage imagination and collaboration.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on LEGO engineering and creative play
Campers spend multiple blocks each day building, testing and iterating on projects that emphasize creativity, engineering thinking and teamwork, guided by experienced staff in a safe, active environment.
Play among museum exhibits
The program integrates time in the TrainTastic! museum with themed activities, giving kids free museum play alongside project-focused sessions.
A predictable, full-day camp schedule
Each weekday follows a steady cadence—drop-off and check-in, morning play, two main themed activity blocks split by lunch, an afternoon snack and a final quiet period and pick-up—so families can plan around a consistent routine.
What the day feels like
What the week feels like
Days at Brick Builder’s Mini Camp feel purposeful and energetic: early check-in and free museum play eases kids into the morning, then themed activities and exhibits occupy long blocks for hands-on building and testing. After a midday pause for lunch, campers reconvene for games and further building, with a late-afternoon wind-down before pickup.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of Brick Builder’s Mini Camp
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Camp runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; daily check-in is 8:45–9:00 AM and pick-up occurs 3:30–4:00 PM.
Meet at TrainTastic! (formerly the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum) for drop-off and check-in.
Each day includes free museum play, themed activity blocks, a lunch period (12:00–12:30 PM), a themed game and a snack/quiet period—plan to provide items as needed per the operator’s guidance.
Experienced staff run activities in a supervised, active environment focused on teamwork and safe play; check with the operator for any specific medical or participation policies.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does Brick Builder’s Mini Camp run each day?
The camp operates Monday through Friday, with program hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where do I drop off and pick up my child?
Drop-off and pick-up take place at TrainTastic! (formerly the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum); check-in opens at 8:45 AM and pick-up occurs between 3:30–4:00 PM.
What does a typical day look like?
A typical day begins with free museum play, includes two blocks of themed activities interspersed with a lunch period and a themed game, plus a snack/quiet period and a late-afternoon wind-down before pickup.
Who is the camp designed for?
The program is designed for kids who enjoy LEGO, creativity, engineering and interactive group challenges.
Is there time for lunch and snacks?
Yes—there is a scheduled lunch break from 12:00–12:30 PM and a snack/quiet activity period at 2:00–2:30 PM.
How are activities supervised?
Experienced staff lead the themed activities and supervise museum play, creating a safe, active environment for campers.