Hampton Lumber is continuing its partnership with Girls Build this year, bringing a week-long summer camp for girls to several of its sawmill communities in Northwest Oregon. Girls Build camps are opportunities for girls aged 8–14 years old to build curiosity and confidence by learning the basics of building, including carpentry, plumbing, electricity, concrete, and sheet metal from female instructors. The first Hampton-sponsored camp was held in Warrenton, OR in 2018, followed by camps in Tillamook, OR in 2019 and Willamina, OR in 2022.
Girls Build is a non-profit organization based in Portland, OR, that focuses on empowering girls through hands-on building projects and educational workshops. Founded to inspire confidence and a love for construction, Girls Build offers programs that teach practical skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and welding. The organization aims to break down gender stereotypes in the trades and encourage young girls to explore careers in construction and other skilled trades.
Each summer camp has space for 40 girls. To ensure no one is left out due to an inability to pay, Hampton also supports Girls Build scholarships. Many girls come back year after year, building news skills and gaining confidence. Camp runs Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Dates for this year’s summer camps are as follows:
Willamina, OR: Aug. 5, 2024 – Aug. 9, 2024
Tillamook, OR: Aug. 12, 2024 – Aug. 16, 2024
Warrenton, OR: Aug. 19, 2024 – Aug. 23, 2024
While camps in Willamina and Warrenton are sold out, there are still currently spaces available for the Tillamook camp. More information and registration details can be found at https://girlsbuild.org/camps
Learn more about Hampton’s engagement with Girls Build here.
