The Discover Trades Day Camp's are weeklong opportunities for young women & indigenous youth ages 9-12 years old to explore the trades and construction industry in a fun, collaborative environment. These camps will showcase the construction industry as the students make & build projects related to different skilled trades. Each day students will learn valuable industry skills, safety, & will be collaborating with classmates.

Location: College of New Caledonia - Quesnel Campus
                (100 Campus Way, Quesnel, BC V2J 7K1)
Cost: Free To All Participants
Dates:

• Young Women In Trades - August 8th - 12th, 2022
• Indigenous (COED) Youth In Trades - August 15th - 19th, 2022

Eligibility:

• Grades 4 - 6 (Ages 9 - 12)
• Young Women and/or Indigenous Youth

Objectives: 

• Provide an introduction and explore the different skilled trades within the construction industry
• Equip students with safe work practices
• Teach students the proper use of a variety of tools​

Program Highlights   

• Hands-on exploration of construction skills taught by industry leaders and tradespeople
• Meals, materials, safety equipment, and tools are provided for students

​​​Trades Covered:

• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Welding
• Masonry
• Project management
• Painting
• Plumbing and Sheet Metal
• Occupational Health and Safety
• And More!

Camp Application (Printable)

Camp Flyer

Camp Application (Digital)

Questions? Contact Kayla Hearn at khearn@nrca.ca or call at (250) 596-9900

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