Does anyone need to know how to build to do this program?
No building experience required at all. They will certainly feel like builders once they sit on the awesome picnic tables they built!
What is the time frame?
We typically allow three hours of actual building time from start to finish.
What is the age limit?
Eight years old is a pretty safe bet with building. They are strong (and heavy enough!) to be able to apply enough pressure to drive screws into the lumber with cordless screw guns. It’s a really [...]
Is there a limit to how many can participate?
This would depend on the age of the girls. If they are younger they will require a bit more support and oversight, so the groups would be a bit smaller. If they are teens, the groups can be much [...]
Can Girls at Work, Inc. come to do a build at our school?
Yes we do travel to schools and can set up on site. We would need a large area and access to power in order to sand all of the tables with electric palm sanders. Please be sure sawdust would not [...]
Can both teachers and girls do this program?
This program provides an incredible opportunity to unite your teachers after the difficult year they have all been through. Most female participants are filled with self doubt and uncertainty and [...]
Why should I do a TEAM BUILD with my girls?
In a world where girls are often taught to be small, it is really difficult to believe you are ‘small’ once you’ve built a picnic table with a group of girls. We have built with thousands of [...]