The SHE CREATES CAMP is an award winning STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths) camp programme for girls, aged 13 to 17 years. Since its inception in 2008 the camp has been a residential camp in Lagos and after expansion to other states it has featured non residential camps for girls in Ibadan(Oyo State), Awka (Anambra State), Ilorin (Kwara State).

The camp programme helps to intervene early, combat stereotypes and tackle the technology gender divide. The camps in 2025 was held in Lagos(residential) , Kwara (Ilorin State) and Awka (Anambra State).

SheCreates Camp – Empowering the Next Generation of Girls in STEM

The SheCreates Camp, delivered by W.TEC, is a transformative summer learning programme designed to inspire, educate, and empower secondary-school girls with world-class Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) skills. Since its launch in 2008, the camp has become a living institution — a place where thousands of girls discover their potential, build lifelong confidence, and grow into tech-driven innovators.

Over the years, the camp has been hosted across multiple Nigerian states, including Lagos, Kwara Anambra, reaching girls from both urban and underserved communities. Today, the SheCreates Camp proudly records over 640 girls trained in its residential and non-residential editions, with alumnae excelling in university, careers, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.

Our History

What began in 2008 as a small summer experiment by W.TEC has grown into one of Nigeria’s most respected and long-standing STEM camps for girls. The goal is simple:  give girls hands-on access to technology at a critical age when confidence gaps often form.

From the first edition in Lagos to regional expansions, partnership-backed editions, and virtual camps during the pandemic, SheCreates has continuously innovated to meet the needs of Nigerian girls. Many alumnae now pursue degrees in engineering, computer science, architecture, digital design, medicine, and other STEM fields — a testament to the camp’s lasting impact.

Where We Have Hosted the Camp

The SheCreates Camp has held programmes across four states, demonstrating its national reach:

• Lagos State – flagship host since 2008

• Kwara State – Ilorin-based editions reaching Northern and Middle-Belt participants

• Anambra State – day-camp and enrichment models

• Oyo State – collaboration with local schools and community hubs

  Through these multi-state editions, girls have attended the camp from regions spanning all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

Our Impact (2008–2024)

• 600+ girls trained through residential, non-residential, and hybrid camps

• 40+ instructors, mentors, facilitators and alumnae volunteers involved annually

• 5 states hosted, with nationwide participant representation

• 60% of alumnae pursue STEM-related degrees or careers

• Hundreds of community projects and prototypes developed by campers

• Thousands reached indirectly through alumnae initiatives, mentorship, and advocacy

SheCreates Camp has become a cherished pipeline for building future female technologists — nurturing creativity, confidence, leadership, and social responsibility.

2025 She Creates Camp: Evaluation Highlights

• 63% → 100% of participants moved from having no prior STEM programme experience to completing hands-on projects addressing real environmental challenges.

• 48% → 93% increase in participants’ confidence in applying STEM to solve real-world problems.

• 38% → 100% growth in environmental knowledge, with all participants rating their post-camp understanding as good or excellent.

• 78% → 100% rise in interest in pursuing STEM careers, influenced by targeted career talks and documentaries.

• 38% → 95% increase in access to female STEAM role models through structured mentorship.

• 50%+ of participants rated themselves excellent in leadership and problem-solving skills after the camp.

• 95% reported feeling better prepared to plan their future education and career pathways.

These results demonstrate that the 2025 She Creates Camp successfully strengthened STEM confidence, deepened environmental awareness, and expanded career aspirations. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and leadership development, the programme delivered clear, measurable impact in preparing girls to become confident problem-solvers and future leaders in STEAM.

What Girls Learn at the SheCreates Camp

The camp delivers a rich, project-based learning experience covering:

• Coding & Programming (Python, Scratch, Web Development)

• Robotics & Engineering

• UI/UX and Digital Creativity

• Animation, Game Development & Storytelling

• Electronics & Design Thinking

• Digital Safety & Cybersecurity

• Leadership, Teamwork & Communication Skills

Girls learn through hands-on activities, group projects, tech challenges, career talks, and fun recreational sessions that build self-esteem and teamwork.

A Living Institution of Inspiration

The SheCreates Camp has become more than a summer programme — it is a legacy of empowerment. We see this in inspiring full-circle stories like that of Arafah, an alumna who went from being a shy teenager discovering her first line of code at camp to a confident young woman returning as a mentor to inspire the next generation. Stories like hers reflect the true impact of SheCreates: girls who are inspired now grow up to inspire others.

Our Vision

To build a pipeline of confident, skilled, and innovative young women who will shape Africa’s technological future, lead in STEM careers, and uplift their communities.

Be Part of the Movement

The SheCreates Camp continues to thrive through the generous support of donors, partners, volunteers, and the wider community. Your contribution helps us:

• Keep the camp affordable and accessible

• Provide scholarships for girls from underserved communities

• Upgrade resources, equipment, and learning tools

• Expand to more regions across Nigeria

Together, we can equip more girls with the tools to create, lead, and transform society.

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE CAMP

The camps provides a high quality and exciting environment where the girls learn to create useful technologies for everyday living through high insightful sessions like; computer programming, robotics, mobile application development, graphics designing, renewable energy, digital film production, artificial intelligence(AI), chemical science, digital electronics technology, and digital animation programming. Thus this helps schoolgirls develop an early interest in computer science, information technology, Engineering, Medicine and other STEAM related careers.

In addition, through a mix of classes, career talks, workshops, presentations, excursions and leadership exercises, we endeavor to build strong, intelligent and focused young women, well-prepared for living and working in an increasingly technology-driven world.

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