The Camper's Tent
15 connectors12 rods
The smallest build in the set — a good first one to try together.
You have the kit. Here are ten structures to build, how to put them together, and how to reach us if something is not right.
What's in your set
Counting your pieces before you start is the quickest way to know everything is there.
24
connectors
44
rods, 41 cm
1
cotton bag
1
manual
Solid birch, left unvarnished. The wood is untreated, so the colour and grain vary from one rod to the next — that is the material, not a defect.
How to build
Rods push into the connector holes at 90° or 45°. That is the whole system — everything else is imagination.
- Lay the base. Assemble pieces flat on the floor to define the shape — a square, an octagon, whatever the structure calls for. Work on a level surface.
- Build up. Insert rods vertically into the connectors already on the ground. Make sure each level is secure before starting the next one.
- Cover it. Drape the cotton fabric, a bedsheet or a blanket over the frame.
- Play. This is the part they are good at.
- Pack away. Take it apart and store everything in the cotton bag, ready for tomorrow's build.
If a rod feels loose
Wood is a living material — indoor temperature and humidity make the pieces expand and shrink. If a rod stops gripping the way it used to, lightly moisten the connector hole or the rod tip, insert it, and let it dry. The grip comes back.
Adult supervision. Assembly and disassembly should be done with the help of an adult, who checks that the structure is properly connected and stable before a child plays inside it.
Ten things to build
Each one lists the pieces it needs, so you can check against your set before you start. Every structure below fits in one kit unless it says otherwise.
The Small House
14 connectors23 rods
The Cave
16 connectors26 rods
The Boat
15 connectors27 rods
The Single Tower Castle
14 connectors27 rods
The Long House
24 connectors38 rods
The Rocketship
21 connectors40 rods
The House with Pointed Roof
24 connectors42 rods
The Igloo
24 connectors44 rods
Uses every piece in the set. On the rounded shapes, the direction of the connectors matters — at each level, a rod should always point along a matching face of the connector.
The Tower Castle
23 connectors48 rods
This one needs more rods than a single set holds. Your kit has 44. Build it by joining two sets together — every Little Genius rod and connector is compatible — or shorten one tower by four rods.
Something missing, or something not right?
Tell us what happened and we will sort it out. A missing or damaged piece is not something you should have to live with.
Or write to us directly at support@littlegenius.academy