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Girl Scouts build confidence with power tools

CAMP LACAMAGA, MINNESOTA, JUL 12 – Girl Scouts at Camp Lacamaga gain hands-on skills and confidence using power tools to build a mini golf course with guidance from industry professionals.

  • On July 12, 2025, Girl Scouts River Valleys held the third day of their Power Girls camp at Camp Lacamaga in Minnesota, where girls built a mini-golf course using power tools.
  • The camp intends to introduce young girls to skilled trades and encourage them to consider career paths beyond traditional expectations linked to Girl Scouts.
  • Participants used drills and saws under industry professionals' guidance, applying skills such as measuring and perseverance to build a course that will remain for future campers.
  • Girl Scout Lateefat Sowemimo explained that the process involves many steps and precise measurements, while Lauren Estis shared that it can feel intimidating since it requires taking risks that one might not normally take.
  • The event highlights empowering girls through hands-on experience in trades, challenging gender norms, and expanding their potential career options in a supportive environment.
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"This is like a supercharged craft, though, when I think about it," the CEO said.

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KCRA 3 broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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