Girls Exploring Trades and Technology

Girls Exploring Trades and Technology introduces girls ages 12-14 to applied skills and technology careers and encourages them to consider a variety of career choices. The Girls Exploring Trades and Technology summer camp reinforces the importance of taking science, advanced math subjects and industrial arts in high school by stressing the impact those subjects have on career decisions.

This age is an important time for girls because they begin to make course decisions that affect future career choices. Girls Exploring Trades and Technology offers participants a unique opportunity to consider a variety of careers in an active, enjoyable summer camp program. There is no cost for participants due to the generous support of the Canerector Foundation.

Goals

The Girls Exploring Trades and Technology camp program intends to:

• Introduce girls to trades and technologies as viable career choices through hands-on experiences in areas such as carpentry, sheet metal, piping, welding and robotics, in a fun-filled and supportive camp.
• Develop an awareness of the importance of course choices at the high school level.
• Promote the importance of career awareness and participation.
• Foster an appreciation of physical fitness and strength needed in all occupations.
• Introduce participants to women actively engaged in a variety of occupations.

Camp Dates and Location

Dates

• Week 1: July 7 – 11, 2025 (Monday – Friday) 
• Week 2: July 14 – 18, 2025 (Monday – Friday) 
• Week 3: July 21 – 25, 2025 (Monday – Friday) 

Hours and Location

Drop-Off & Pick-Up 

Camp programming runs from 9am-4pm. Flexible drop-off and pick-up times are available before and after camp. Campers will be supervised during this time.  

• Drop-Off: Between 8-9am 
• Pick-Up: Between 4-5 pm 

Location

This camp is held at the Notre Dame Campus, 2055 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. 

Detailed parking information and locations will be sent by email upon registration. 

Find your way around the Notre Dame Campus with the online campus map.

Cost

Free! All materials and equipment are provided at no cost to campers due to the generous support of the Canerector Foundation.

Application

To qualify for a spot in this camp, please apply below.

• The application deadline is May 4, 2025, and camp seats will be awarded through a random draw.  

• All applicants will be notified by May 16, 2025, with results of the draw.

Girls Exploring Trades and Technology Application

Student Information

Student First Name *

Student Last Name *

Student Address *

Student Address

Student Address

Student Address

City

City

Province

Province

Postal Code

Postal Code

Birthday *

School *

GETT Camp is offered to marginalized genders including girls and non-binary or gender non-conforming youth who are comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of girls. Please indicate your child’s gender: *

Girl

Non-binary

Gender non-conforming

OtherOther

Does your child self-identify as an Indigenous Person? *

Yes, Inuit

Yes, Métis

Yes, First Nation Status

Yes, First Nation Non-Status

No

I choose not to self-identify

Please select your first camp choice *

July 7-11, 2025

July 14-18, 2025

July 21-25, 2025

Please select your second camp choice

July 7-11, 2025

July 14-18, 2025

July 21-25, 2025

Please select your child’s T-shirt size *

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Parent or Guardian Information

Parent or Guardian First Name *

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Is the parent or guardian’s home address different from the student’s? *

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Parent or Guardian Address

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City

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Province

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Postal Code

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Why is your child interested in attending the GETT camp, and how could the camp benefit your child? *

I understand that the information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating my camp application *

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I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee a spot in camp *

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If selected for the GETT camp, I agree to be added to an alumni list to receive an annual progress-related survey, important trades information, and details about Canerector scholarship opportunities *

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Lunch

This camp includes lunch and snacks. Campers are also welcome to bring food if they’d like. Supervision over the lunch hour will be provided.

Our Staff

Three Camp Leaders will guide each group of 18 campers throughout the day to ensure a safe and fun experience. Campers will engage in hands-on learning with our dedicated and skilled instructional staff. 

All camp staff undergo Criminal Record Checks, Child Abuse Registry Checks, and complete comprehensive training in youth engagement, conflict resolution and safety.  

Accommodations / Transportation

All accommodations in Winnipeg as well as transportation to and from the camp daily is the responsibility of the camper and her parent/guardian.

Additional Information

For more information on the camp, please contact:

Email: youthcamps@rrc.ca
Phone: 431.373.3491 

Girls Exploring Trades and Technology is proudly supported by the Canerector Foundation