The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) will host 320 female senior high school students for a six-day residential camp aimed at strengthening girls’ interest and participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The 2026 WiSTEMGh Girls’ Camp, organised by Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Ghana (WiSTEMGh), will take place from October 4 to 9 at KNUST under the theme, “Give to Gain: Spark Her STEM Power.”
The programme will bring the students together with 60 tutors for practical STEM activities, mentorship, career guidance, innovation challenges, leadership training and personal development.
Participants will undertake hands-on mini-projects and visit laboratories, research centres and other scientific facilities across the University.
The facilities will include the Pathology Museum, Pathology Laboratory, Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, engineering and agricultural facilities, and the Responsible AI Lab.
The students will also interact with scientists, engineers, health professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs and other professionals to learn about opportunities in STEM education and careers.
Girls to Develop and Pitch Solutions
A major feature of the camp will be the WiSTEMGh Girls Mini Project Challenge, which will require participants to identify problems in their communities, develop potential solutions with support from mentors and pitch their ideas before a panel at the grand finale.
The challenge is designed to encourage the girls to apply scientific knowledge to real-life problems and see themselves as potential scientists, innovators and problem-solvers.
Other sessions will focus on career choices, KNUST admission requirements, female health, financial literacy, leadership and personal development.
Participants will be selected from 30 senior high schools across Categories A, B, C and D, bringing together students from different educational and community backgrounds.
Each participating school is expected to be represented by female science students and two tutors, allowing the knowledge and experiences gained at the camp to be shared with other students when participants return to their schools.
Programme Has Reached More Than 1,200 Girls
The WiSTEMGh Girls’ Camp was launched in 2018 with 80 participants and has since reached more than 1,200 young women through STEM education, mentorship and career development activities.
Organisers say the initiative seeks to expose girls to practical experiences and role models that can strengthen their confidence and encourage them to pursue further education and careers in STEM.
WiSTEMGh Seeks Support for 2026 Camp
WiSTEMGh is seeking support from corporate institutions, development partners, professional bodies, alumni, philanthropists and individuals to help organise the 2026 camp.
Support is required for accommodation, meals, transportation, learning and project materials, mentorship activities, and laboratory and industrial visits for the participants.
Contributions may be made via MTN Mobile Money with the reference “Girls Camp” to 0244 822 969 (Mercy Badu) or 0244 214 625 (Augustina Sylverken).
The organisers hope the camp will give more girls direct exposure to STEM environments and professionals and help build their confidence to pursue careers in science and technology.
WiSTEMGh … Inspiring Generations!
