Inspiring the Next Generation: Paradigm Sponsors Mechanical Day at FCL Teen Girls Camp
Our crew from Paradigm and San Diego Refrigeration at FCL Teen Camp — proud to support the next generation of builders.
On June 19th, Paradigm Mechanical Corp., in partnership with San Diego Refrigeration, proudly sponsored Plumbing & Mechanical Day at the FCL Teen Girls Camp — formerly known as Camp NAWIC. Organized by Future Construction Leaders, this annual event gives young women the chance to explore careers in the trades through hands-on workshops and mentorship.
As part of our commitment to making a difference in our community and industry, our team spent the day leading interactive activities that brought real-world plumbing and HVAC concepts to life — showing that the trades can be empowering, creative, and fun.
What We Taught
Our crew brought the tools, the knowledge, and the energy. Throughout the day, campers rotated through four unique stations:
Toilet & Sink Installations – Girls learned how to install fixtures and understand basic plumbing layouts.
PVC Marshmallow Shooters – A playful intro to pressure and drainage concepts through a hands-on, buildable craft.
Soldering the SD Logo – Using copper and steel, campers got a real-world lesson in shaping and joining metals.
Sheet Metal Dustpans – Cut, riveted, and assembled by hand — a fun introduction to metalwork and fabrication.
Each station was designed to be interactive, confidence-building, and rooted in real trade skills.
Why We Showed Up
At Paradigm, we believe that the trades should be accessible to everyone — and that means creating opportunities for young women to explore careers they may not have considered.
This event gave us a chance to live out our values:
Attention to Detail – We taught the importance of doing the job right, even in a demo setting.
Work Hard / Play Hard – We kept the energy up, the activities fun, and the environment supportive.
Go Getter Attitude – We encouraged every camper to try something new and take pride in what they built.
Impact – The kind that lasts beyond the day — helping girls see themselves in roles where they can build, lead, and thrive.
Proud to Be Part of It
Paradigm is proud to support organizations like Future Construction Leaders, who are paving the way for young women to step confidently into construction and mechanical trades. Watching the campers light up as they finished their projects or picked up tools for the first time reminded us why community engagement matters so much.
We’re not just here to install systems — we’re here to build futures. And we can’t wait to do it again.
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