On Monday, June 23^rd, our Primera Foundation once again teamed up with Female Strong to host our second annual STEM Camp for girls in celebration of International Women in Engineering Day. It was an awesome day packed with creativity, curiosity, and STEM-focused activities. With the theme “Turning Passion into Action and Sharing it with the World,” this year’s camp brought together nearly 25 bright and energetic girls, ages 8 to 12, from across the Primera and Female Strong networks.

Held at Primera’s Chicago headquarters, the day was led by Female Strong facilitators and full-time teachers, Sabrina Patlan and Kimberly England, and supported by a team of Primera volunteers who helped guide the girls through several hands-on activities. The morning sessions included creating personalized vision boards and building miniature bridges and paper towers as a STEM challenge. In the afternoon, the girls worked on another structural design project by building towers that would withstand a simulated earthquake. Later, the focus shifted to entrepreneurship. The girls discussed solutions to real-world problems, brainstormed innovative products, and created poster presentations to pitch their ideas. The day wrapped up with a recap of the day’s activities and lessons learned, group photos, and a reminder that their journey is just beginning. Each girl left with new friends and confidence in her ability to impact the world through STEM.

We’re proud to support programs like this that empower young girls to dream big. A huge thank you to Female Strong, our volunteers, and the incredible girls who made this Women in Engineering Day truly enjoyable. To learn more about the Primera Foundation, visit www.primerafoundation.org. To learn more about Female Strong, visit www.femalestrong.org.