NEMS Girls Construction Camp
2026 FORGE NEMS Girls Construction Camp
The FORGE NEMS Girls Construction Camp is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience designed to introduce girls to the exciting world of construction while building confidence, skills, and connections. Through interactive workshops, real-world activities, and mentorship from industry professionals, participants will explore a variety of trades—including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and roofing.
Whether you’re just curious or already interested in construction, this camp creates a space to try new things, learn by doing, and discover what’s possible. Along the way, campers will gain valuable life skills, make meaningful connections, and begin to see themselves as future leaders and builders.
Don’t miss this opportunity to step outside your comfort zone, explore new possibilities, and start building your future with FORGE NEMS Girls Construction Camp.
Proudly Supported by LEAD
We are incredibly grateful to LEAD (Lee County Empowering, Advancing, and Developing) for supporting the 2026 FORGE NEMS BuildHER Girls Construction Camp through a generous $5,000 grant. Their investment helps make this empowering experience possible for young women across North Mississippi.
LEAD, the Tupelo/Lee County affiliate of the CREATE Foundation, is dedicated to strengthening communities by investing in initiatives that promote growth, opportunity, and long-term impact. Through their support of BuildHER, they are helping expand access to hands-on experiences, mentorship, and career exploration in the skilled trades.
Together, we are doing more than introducing construction—we are building confidence, expanding possibilities, and empowering the next generation of female leaders.
Thank you, LEAD, for helping us inspire girls to believe in themselves and build their futures!
Event Details
Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lee County CTE | 221 Honeycomb Way | Tupelo, MS 38801
Important Application Dates
Stay on track with your application to Girls Construction Camp! Below, find all the key dates—from application opening to the final deadline. Mark these in your calendar to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action!
- Student Application Opens: April 6, 2026
- Application & Required Recommendation Forms Due: April 24, 2026!
- Selection Notifications: May 4, 2026
Discover Our Mission
Learn about the goals and objectives of Girls Construction Camp by clicking the button below. See how we’re empowering future builders to achieve greatness!
Schedule
Check out the DRAFT schedule for Girls Construction Camp! From hands-on building sessions to inspiring workshops, here’s what’s in store for an unforgettable week. We can’t wait to get started!
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Click our FAQs button to find quick answers to commonly asked questions about the Girls Construction Camp. Whether you’re curious about registration, what to bring, or how we ensure safety, our FAQs are here to help ensure you’re fully prepared for an exciting experience with us!
Ready to Apply?
Click the application button below to join us at Girls Construction Camp, where you’ll learn, build, and create amazing things!
Join Our Volunteer Team
Build Confidence.
Spark curiosity.
Make an impact.
Join us as a volunteer at the 2026 NEMS Girls Construction Camp and help empower the next generation of builders and leaders through hands-on learning and mentorship.
Apply today—volunteer applications are due by May 22, 2026!
Materials & Supplies Sponsors
Help bring BuildHER to life—one project at a time.
The FORGE BuildHER Construction Camp is built on hands-on learning, and we rely on the generous support of partners who provide the materials and supplies that make this experience possible.
From lumber and tools to paint, safety gear, and project materials, your contribution gives campers the opportunity to learn by doing, build confidence, and create something they can be proud of.
Whether you choose to donate a few items or support an entire group, every contribution makes a meaningful impact.
Ready to get involved?
Complete our Materials & Supplies Sponsor Form to let us know how you’d like to support.
Every board cut. Every wire connected. Every skill learned—made possible by partners like you.
Questions?
Contact Melinda Lowe at mlowe@forgeyourpath.org