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Girls Build holds its first Idaho construction camp in Boise
Camp teaches carpentry , electrical, roofing, and more
Campers complete group projects for local nonprofits
Open to girls ages 8–15, with scholarships for foster youth
Instead of a career day during the school year, an organization dedicated to building interest in the construction industry holds a weeklong camp to help girls learn more about it.
Girls Build , a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, will hold its inaugural Idaho summer camp in Boise from June 2 to June 6.
The camp, which was limited to 40 participants, sold out, having received interest from girls with various backgrounds from around the Treasure Valley, the organization stated in a release.
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