Rosie's girls

• Girls entering 6th, 7th and 8th grade.

 

Is Rosie's Girls and overnight camp?

      No. Rosie's Girls is a summer day camp program.

 

Can a girl attend if she is entering 9th grade?

• No. Experience has shown us that girls have the best experience when we limit the group to those entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades only.

 

Do the girls need to attend for the whole session?

• Yes, the program is designed as an experience that builds upon itself and works best when campers attend the whole time.

 

Is Rosie's Girls only for "tomboys?"

• No, Rosie's Girls is designed for any middle school girl who is curious to try new things and discover that she can do things she never thought she could do.

 

What if I have no idea how to use tools or even if I like using tools?

• Rosie's Girls activities are designed especially for girls who have never used tools before. We always start training girls from the very beginning with an introduction to the tools you'll be using and how to use them correctly and safely. When you use the tools, you will be very closely supervised by experienced adults who will make sure you are using the tools safely and correctly.

 

Do you offer scholarships for campers?

• Yes. Ask about it when you register. Different sites have different scholarship programs.

 

Do I need to bring special tools or equipment?

• No. Each girl will be supplied with basic hand tools to keep. We can help you if you don't have appropriate footwear.

 

Why is it called Rosie's Girls? Why Rosie?

• Rosie's Girls takes its name from Rosie the Riveter, the fictional World War II icon who represented the women who went to work in shipyards and factories to fill shortages while men fought overseas.

 

Can a girl attend Rosie's Girls for more than one summer?

• Yes. Many girls have come back for a second and even a third year. Activities vary from year to year and girls can build on the skills they gained in previous summers.

 

What if a girl is too old or too young for the program? Do you have suggestions of other programs she might like?

• Yes, we have listed a number of programs and resources here.

 

My girl has special needs. Are you able to accommodate her?

• In the past, we have worked closely with the families of girls with special needs to assess the appropriateness of the program and the accommodations a girl might need. In many cases, we have been able to provide accommodations. However, these arrangements will need to be worked out on a case-by-case basis.

 

Isn't it dangerous for young girls to use power tools?

• Girls' safety is our primary concern. We teach and review safety rules for all of our activities and emphasize the importance of following these rules. We also closely supervise the use of power tools in the shop. If we see a girl acting in an unsafe manner, we will remove her from the activity.

 

How did Rosie's Girls get started?

• Rosie's Girls was started in 2000 in Essex Junction, Vermont by Vermont Works for Women, a nonprofit organization. Visit their website to learn more.

 

I can't find a Rosie's Girls program in my area. What can I do?

• You can work with Vermont Works for Women and interested individuals and organizations in your area to bring Rosie's Girls to your community. Click here to learn more. We currently have Rosie's Girls summer day camps in Vermont, Ohio, South Carolina, and Califonia