2026
GO BUILD

CONSTRUCTION CAMP!

For rising 8th and 9th graders

June 15 – 17, 2026 and
July 20 – 23, 2026

Construction Career Center
2225 Roanoke Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37406

Go Build! This summer camp is for rising 8th and 9th grade students to get tools in their hands, learn real construction skills, and build confidence!

Over 3 action-packed days, campers will:

  • Build projects like real construction pros

  • Learn the basics of electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and other construction careers

  • Learn how to use tools safely

  • Compete in fun building challenges

  • Experience equipment simulation (yes, big machines!)

Registration is limited to 20 campers per camp.  Early registration is recommended.


$50 registration fee before May 15
$75 registration fee after May 15

(includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, tools, safety equipment and materials)


Scholarships are available – contact Leslie Gower at leslie@agcetn.org

Click Here to Register

Camp will be held at the national award-winning

 Construction Career Center
2225 Roanoke Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37406

In this super fun three-day camp, you’ll build stuff, you’ll demolish stuff, you’ll learn some basics of construction that you’ll use the rest of your life!  Campers will play games, meet new friends, and get their hands dirty working on cool projects.
Your child’s safety is our most important priority!  Campers will be given safety instructions and will be supervised by professionals in the construction industry as they work on projects.

 

 

Cost:

Includes breakfast, snacks, lunch, safety equipment (hard hat, gloves, goggles, tool apron), tools, and building materials.

Early bird registration before May 15 is $50 per camper and $75 per camper after May 15.  Scholarships are available. Contact Leslie at leslie@agcetn.org to learn more.

Times:

Camp begins at 7:30 am on the first day and 8 am the following days.  Campers must be picked up no later than 3 pm.

Who Can Attend:

Boys and girls entering 8th or 9th grade in Fall 2026 who like to build things.  Space is limited to 20 campers for each camp.

What Takes Place:

You will work on a team to build cool projects that will build your skills in construction, like electrical projects, carpentry, plumbing, and masonry.  You’ll learn how to use tools, simulate driving big rigs, and have fun! (View the schedule)

 
Supervision:

The principal of the Construction Career Center and experienced construction instructors from Hamilton County Schools will lead projects with enhanced supervision from construction professionals in AGC East Tennessee.


Required Clothing:

For safety reasons, campers will be required to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.  No shorts or tank tops.

 

Presented by Associated General Contractors (AGC) East Tennessee, the community for commercial construction professionals with 240 member organizations across 22 counties in southeast Tennessee.  Our goal is to build the future of construction by providing learning opportunities to students of all ages.  Learn more at agcetn.org