2026 Schedule of Events
The Girls in Manufacturing (GIM) Summer Camp is a hands-on technical skills career camp designed to empower middle school and high school girls by introducing them to skilled trades and technical careers. Through immersive workshops, mentorship, and real-world experience, participants gain the confidence and skills to explore careers in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, and other high-demand industries.
Day 1
Safety Overview, Machine & Tool Instruction
Day 2
Begin on project
Day 3
Complete project
Day 4
Industry Tour
Camp Location:
Butte College, Advanced Manufacturing Building
3536 Butte Campus Dr., Oroville
2026 Tour Location:
TBD
Campers will explore manufacturing technology by transforming raw materials into finished products. Through machining, fabrication, design, and quality control, they gain hands-on experience with industry tools, building confidence and skills for future careers in manufacturing.
Campers will use the following Manufacturing Machines:
Horizontal Bandsaw
Press Brake
Campers will utilize the following Manufacturing Processes:
Welding
The process of fusing metal pieces together using heat, pressure, or electricity to create strong, permanent bonds.
Media Blasting
A surface treatment process that uses high-speed particles (sand, glass beads, etc.) to clean, smooth, or texture materials.
Powder Coating
A durable finishing process that applies a dry powder to metal surfaces and cures it with heat for a strong, protective coating.
Grinding
Grinding is a machining process in which an abrasive wheel removes material from a workpiece's surface to achieve the desired shape, size, and surface finish with high precision.
The Girls in Manufacturing Summer Camp
empowers high school girls with hands-on training in skilled trades, bridging the gender gap in manufacturing, engineering, and construction. Through workshops, mentorship, and real-world experience, participants gain the confidence and skills to thrive in high-demand industries.