Rosie’s Girls is a trades, STEM, and career exploration summer camp and after school program for middle school girls. Through hands-on learning and a research-based social/emotional curriculum called Power Skills, Rosie’s Girls helps youth break down gender stereotypes, develop self-confidence, build connections, and dream big about their futures. 

The BUILD Camp

RG BUILD focuses on basic carpentry skill-building.

• Tools: Campers work with hammers, screw drivers, measuring tools, hand saws, chop saws, jig saws, and power drills. They can also learn to use orbital sanders, hand sanders, paintbrushes, wood burners and other hand tools used to finish or decorate their projects.

• Projects: Projects are designed to teach campers safe tool use, gain experience with different types and dimensions of lumber, and see projects through to successful completion. Examples include picture frames, toolboxes, foot stools, and campers’ own designs.

• Materials: VWW provides a materials list and recommends seeking local donations.

Dates

Camps will be offered at HatchSpace during the following dates this summer:

• June 26-30

• July 10-14

• July 24-28

• August 7-11

• August 21-25

Sample Daily Schedule

Each camp will host up to 8 girls. A regular daily schedule will look something like this:

8:30 – Campers arrive

9:00 – 10:00 – Games & Power Skill activity

10:00 – 11:30 – Design/Build block

11:30 – 12:30 – Lunch & Chill Time

12:30 – 1:00 – Games

1:00 – 3:30 – Design/Build block

3:30 – 4:00 – Closing & Reflections

4:00 – Pick Up