Young Women’s Design and Building Institute is a weeklong summer camp for 9th-12th grade girls and gender-expansive youth. This program is by application only, at no cost to participants if accepted, and limited to two cohorts of 12 participants each.

Program Schedule:

• February 1
  Applications open online
• March 1
  Applications due
• March 15
  Notifications (acceptance and waitlist) sent to all applicants
• April 1
  Final registration forms and online waivers due
• Mid-June to Late-June
  The program runs at Girls Garage, one cohort per week

Register at: girlsgarage.org/program/young-womens-design-and-building-institute/

Construction + Community is a weekly after-school program for 9th-12th grade girls and gender-expansive youth. This program is by application only, at no cost to participants if accepted. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants each in spring, fall, and winter.

Program Schedule:

• March 1
  Spring after-school program registration opens online
  Applicants admitted on a rolling basis
• March 15
  Spring applications/admittances close
• Mid-April to Late-May
  Spring session (6 weeks) runs at Girls Garage on Tuesdays
• August 1
  Fall after-school programming registration opens online
  Applicants admitted on a rolling basis
• August 15
  Fall applications/admittances close
• Mid-September to Mid-November
  Fall session (8 weeks) runs at Girls Garage on Tuesdays
• December 1
  Winter after-school programming registration opens online
  Applicants admitted on a rolling basis
• December 15
  Winter applications/admittances close
• Late-January to Mid-March
  Winter session (8 weeks) runs at Girls Garage on TuesdaysRegister at: girlsgarage.org/program/construction-and-community/

Protest + Print is a weekly after-school program for 9th-12th grade girls and gender-expansive youth. This program is by application only, at no cost to participants if accepted. Enrollment is limited to 16 participants each in spring, fall, and winter.

Program Schedule:

• March 1
  Spring after-school program registration opens online
  Applicants admitted on a rolling basis
• March 15
  Spring applications/admittances close
• Mid-April to Late-May
  Spring session (6 weeks) runs at Girls Garage on Wednesdays

• August 1
  Fall after-school programming registration opens online
  Applicants admitted on a rolling basis
• August 15
  Fall applications/admittances close
• Mid-September to Mid-November
  Fall session (8 weeks) runs at Girls Garage on Wednesdays

• December 1
  Winter after-school programming registration opens online
  Applicants admitted on a rolling basis
• December 15
  Winter applications/admittances close
• Late-January to Mid-March
  Winter session (8 weeks) runs at Girls Garage on Wednesdays

Register at: girlsgarage.org/program/protest-and-print/

Advanced Design/Build is a year-round after-school and summer program for 9th-12th grade girls and gender-expansive youth. This free program is for experienced builder teens, by invitation only. Enrollment is limited to 14 participants per session.

Program Schedule:

• August 1
  Invitations sent and applications open
• Year-round
  Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions run at Girls Garage on Mondays
  Summer session runs at Girls Garage and off-site one week in July

Register at: girlsgarage.org/program/advanced-design-build/

Carpentry + Woodworking is a weekly after-school program for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 9-13. The registration cost ($350, scholarships available) includes instruction, all materials, and three projects. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants each in spring, fall, and winter.

Admission to the class is based on a randomized lottery-based application process.

Program Schedule:

• March 1
  Spring after-school program registration opens online
• Mid-April to Late-May
  Spring session (6 weeks) runs at Girls Garage on Thursdays

• August 1
  Fall after-school programming registration opens online
• Mid-September to Mid-November
  Fall session (8 weeks) runs at Girls Garage on Thursdays

• December 1
  Winter after-school programming application opens online
• December 10
  Lottery applications due by 5:00 pm
• December 15
  Notifications sent to accepted students and families on waitlist.
• December 20
  Payment and online waivers must be received to secure spot.
• Late-January to Mid-March
  Winter session (8 weeks) runs at Girls Garage on Thursdays

Register at: girlsgarage.org/program/carpentry-woodworking/

Builder Bootcamp is a weeklong summer camp for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 9-13. The registration cost ($525, scholarships available) includes a full week of instruction, all materials, camp t-shirt, and a few take-home projects. Enrollment is limited to three groups of 20 participants each.

Program Schedule:

• February 1
  Lottery applications open online. The application form will include an opportunity to apply for scholarships. Siblings must submit separate applications.
• February 15
  Lottery applications DUE by 5:00pm, after which Girls Garage staff will conduct a random lottery drawing for each week of camp
• February 20
  Rosters posted online and notifications sent (will include 8 wait list spots per week)
• February 28
  Payment and online waivers must be received in order to secure summer camp spot
• Late-July to Early-August
  The program runs at Girls Garage, one group per week

Register at: girlsgarage.org/program/summer-builder-bootcamp/

For aspiring builders and makers of all ages and experience levels, we host public, private, and school group workshops. Our range of workshops change seasonally.

Register at: girlsgarage.org/programs/weekend-workshops/

Request information about a private workshop or team-build at: girlsgarage.org/programs/corporate-workshops/