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Summer Camp. Power tools welcome.

Two weeks of building, breaking, fixing, and finishing — for girls and gender-expansive kids ages 13–17. They leave with real skills and a project they made themselves.

Campers learning to measure and build Camp · Build day
The Basics

For ages 13–17.

No experience needed — just enthusiasm. Campers rotate through hands-on stations led by Hope instructors and alumni, in a space built for them to try, fail, and try again.

When
Jul 14–25, 2026
Where
Cary, NC
Cost
Sliding scale
Capacity
24 campers
A camper using a drill
A tool demonstration
A finished camp project
The Two Weeks

What campers do.

WEEK 1

Tool basics

Safety first, then hands on every tool in the shop.

WEEK 1

Build a stool

Measure, cut, and assemble a project to take home.

WEEK 2

Drywall + paint

Patch, sand, prime, and finish like a pro.

WEEK 2

Site visits

See real builds and meet women working the trades.