# Eco-Friendly Sewing Camps This Non-Profit Camp Teaches Children About Sewing and Fashion Basics By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonprofit-camp References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/94761-black-girls-sew-is-an-eco-friendly-sewing-camp-in-brooklyn-that-teaches-young-girls-all-about) & [blackgirlssew.org](http://www.blackgirlssew.org) Brooklyn’s 'Black Girls Sew' is a non-profit camp that teaches children valuable sewing and design skills. Camp founder Hekima Hapa explains that sewing is not only a fun activity for children, it can also function as the foundation for a [lifelong career](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-week-2024). Whether it’s working in fashion or starting a business, the camp helps children learn how sewing can be a valuable trade. Black Girls Sew provides workshops, classes and summer camps to teach children about sewing and design. The non-profit camp is targeted at students of all ages and all levels of experience. The ultimate goal of the program is to use sewing and design as a way of teaching fundamental life skills such as creativity, imagination and resourcefulness. Not only is the camp empowering for children interested in fashion, but it also fosters [eco-friendly practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation). By focusing on issues on sustainability and recycling, the children gain a broad understanding of the fashion industry at large. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for businesses to create eco-friendly fashion brands and products. - **Youth Entrepreneurship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to support and empower young entrepreneurs in the fashion industry. - **Creative Education:** Potential for innovative approaches to teaching creativity and imagination through sewing and design. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate sustainable practices and materials. - **Education:** Innovative education programs can explore creative ways to teach valuable skills like sewing and design. - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations can develop sewing and design programs to empower and educate children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Hair Bootcamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-bootcamp.md) - [Eco-Conscious Fabric Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sew-inspired-fabrics.md) - [Youth-Oriented Arts Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qnb.md) - [Sustainable Play Clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-play-clothes.md) - [African Fashion Futures Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-fashion-futures-incubator.md) - [Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens.md) - [Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-3.md) - [In-Store Repair Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-it-for-longer.md) - [Africa-Themed STEM Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teni-and-tayo.md)