By Anna Hansen
Jul 23, 2021 | 5:42 PM
MADISON, Wis. Summer seems like the perfect time for home improvement, and with the help of a local camp, seven high school girls are learning how to get involved.
CampBUILD has been running for three years. Organized by the Girl Scouts and Madison College, the camp connects school-age girls with local people with experience in the trades. The girls complete different projects, learning about welding, carpentry, and other trades.
Camp co-founder Eliza Zimmerman says programs like these are vital in helping young girls learn career skills, particularly in male-dominated fields.
“Carpentry especially is a very male-dominated field,” said Zimmerman. “We really believe in offering opportunities for girls to learn new skills.”