This weekend we got to work on our project to build firewood sheds at Camp Caloosa. We had so much help from so many people. Kimberly Palmieri helped organize the donations of materials and even had tshirts made for us!
On Saturday, Kimberly’s husband, Michael, and his friend Ryan met us at Camp Caloosa. They brought all the tools we needed to build everything. Zoe, Danaik, and her husband Leopoldo, also showed up and they all taught us different things. We learned how to safely use power tools, how to build out the frame, and how shingles work to protect the roof.
In the shed: Violet, Makaila, & Arley
We had to measure out our cuts and mark the wood. Then we got to take it over to the saw and cut it to the lengths we needed. Then we used drills to drive in screws to hold it together. After that, shingles went on to protect the shed’s roof. Finally we dug holes so we could cement the sheds in place.
We also had great support from our troop leaders and volunteers. Ms. Cristy and Ms. Kristen helped us build and paint the sheds. Mr. Jim cooked lunch and dinner for everyone.
Thank you so much Kimberly, Michael, Ryan, Danaik, Leopoldo, & Zoe. And thank you to these groups & companies that helped us get this project completed:
NWIR – National Women in Roofing
Ram Restoration
SPEC Building Materials Corporation
ALSTEEL Metal Roof Manufacturing
Print Spark Apparel Printing
You can see more pictures of our build event here: Photo Gallery