"She Builds Wisconsin" Summer Construction Camp

“She Builds” Construction Camp is designed for middle school aged girls to attend a free, week-long camp dedicated to the exploration of the construction trades, architecture, and engineering through hands on experiences and field trips. This camp is conducted in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and will be based at the new McKenzie Regional Workforce Center in Fitchburg.

• All campers will receive free giveaways including a camp t-shirt, hard hat, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Successful completion of camp includes a $100 Home Depot gift card.

2023 She Builds Wisconsin Summer Camp Photos

Key Contact:
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
(608) 257-2606
Stephanie Johnston, Assistant Vice President of Workforce - sjohnston@bgcdc.org

Code of Conduct:
Please download and sign the attached Code of Conduct. Have your camper bring this signed document to the first day of camp.

Location:
McKenzie Regional Workforce Center, 5215 Verona Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

What to Wear & What to Bring:

• No open-toe shoes are allowed. Please wear closed-toe shoes.
• Dress for the weather. Many activities and field trips will be outdoors. Please wear or bring pants to change into for the jobsite visits.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided to each participant. This includes a hardhat, gloves, and safety glasses.
• T-shirt and vest will also be provided.
• Please bring the completed Stevens Construction Corp. Jobsite Waiver.
• MOST IMPORTANTLY...Bring a great attitude and willingness to learn!

Daily Schedule:
8:30 AM– Drop off at McKenzie Regional Workforce Center
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Activities & Morning Snack
12:30 – 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 – 3:30 PM – Activities & Afternoon Snack
3:30 PM – Pick Up at McKenzie  Regional Workforce Center
*Noon Pick Up on Friday

Activities & Topics:

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Monday
- Introductions & Overview
- Safety
- Construction Teams & Process
- Site Planning
- Architecture & Design
- Drones
- Engineering

Tuesday
- Bridge & Road-building
- Field Trip: The Walbec Group jobsite
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical

Wednesday
Field Trips:
- Tri-North Builders Project - Moxy,  Madison
- Stevens Construction – Verve, Madison
- Carpentry

Thursday
- Exterior Buildings Systems
- Interior Finishes
- Field Trip: J.P. Cullen jobsite, Verona
- Pre-Building Activity

Friday
- Capstone Project
- What’s Next?
- Noon Pick Up*

We look forward to seeing your camper and helping them learn about the exciting career opportunities in architecture, construction and engineering! 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR KEY PARTNERS FOR MAKING THIS CONSTRUCTION CAMP POSSIBLE!
1901, Inc.
J. F. Ahern Co.
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
JP Cullen
JSD Inc.
Pierce Engineers
Gilbane
JLA Architects
Michels Corp.
MSOE
Stevens Construction Corp. 
Tri-North Builders
Verona Safety
The Walbec Group
WCREW
Zimmerman Architectural Studios