Girls Empowerment Camp (GEC) is a free 2-day camp for teens ages 14-18.* GEC introduces them to the fire service and provides campers with a realistic, hands-on overview of firefighting and exposure to all aspects of public safety career opportunities in the fire service. Additionally, the program empowers campers with life skills and professional guidance that encourages them to pursue a career in public safety. The camp is at the SDFD Training Center near Terminal 2 of the San Diego International Airport.
Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation, campers receive:
- Hands-on training with firefighting tools and equipment
- 360-degree view of fire service career options
- CPR/AED training
- Drawstring backpack and T-shirt
- Lunch is provided each day
- Girls Empowerment Camp is from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
- All campers must show up on time and stay for the duration of the day.
- Campers must attend both days.
For questions or to request additional information about the Girls Empowerment Camp please call 619-630-6409 or email sdfdgec@sandiego.gov.
*Girls Empowerment Camp (GEC) is open to teens of all genders who are at least 14 years old and not over 18 years old at the time of registration. GEC is a day camp held over two days at the SDFD Training Center near Terminal 2 of the San Diego International Airport. It is not an overnight camp.
