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Many young girls are unaware that a career in construction can be extremely fun and financially rewarding. The first camp of its kind in the state of Pennsylvania was held by NAWIC Philadelphia during spring break in 2009. MyWIC is designed to give girls real hands-on experience to gain better knowledge of the industry. Girls experience the exhilaration of successfully performing tasks that promote leadership and team-building skills, as well as build self-confidence, self-esteem, and boost their overall self image.
MyWIC is a free, construction industry, day camp for 7th through 12th grade girls in the Philadelphia region. MyWIC is sponsored by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, a 501(C)3 non-profit organization, and various organizations throughout the Philadelphia region.
TO BE HELD OVER A 6-WEEK PERIOD (2 days a week) beginning July 12th through August 17th STAY TUNED!
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WE ARE BUSY PLANNING OUR 2021 "IN-PERSON" MyWIC CAMP PRIOR YEAR'S CAMPS ARE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW |
2020 MyWIC Camp
During the COVID-19 pandemic the volunteers at NAWIC were able to hold the 2020 MyWIC Camp virtually over a 6 week period. MyWIC participated in a 6-week summer program in partnership with NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation and Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. With the support of a WorkReady grant, twenty 12-14 year old girls gained hands on exposure to architecture, engineering, innovative techniques, program management, estimating, and trade construction along with lessons on leadership and community action, post-secondary readiness, STEM education and healthy decision making. |
2019 MyWIC Camp
Congratulations to the Class of 2019 ! AND A special thank you to the following site sponsors for the 2019 camp:
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Camp objectives
- Introduce young girls to women role models including: tradeswomen, engineers, architects, project managers, superintendents, lawyers, business owners, and administrative support.
- Provide a supportive and nurturing environment for girls to explore and develop basic skills in carpentry, electrical, fire sprinkler, painting, taping, glazing, and laboring.
- Offer girls a gender neutral environment to learn and practice new skills without fear of being teased or isolated.
- Develops a Safety First attitude and a "We Can Do It" mindset.
- Introduces girls to apprenticeship programs and scholarship opportunities