Two Career Campers work together to drill screws into the frame for their prefab house. Practical application of classroom lessons in math, science and art were incorporated, as Hammer provided an innovative, hands-on learning experience. The program does not just teach students how to build a house, but why students need an education to succeed in life. Hammer teaches students how individual contributions and teamwork can achieve goals, helps build students' self-esteem, and provides a sense of accomplishment through hard work. Classroom lessons serve as the backbone of the program, teaching students how to use standard measuring units and to estimate measures with a specific degree of accuracy.
Students also develop economic reasoning by being exposed to elementary budgetary practices.
Language arts are included by relying on the students to communicate effectively, follow and give directions, and comprehend plans. Elementary physics principles are also introduced when moving and fastening the pieces of the house together. This program helps young women to understand that the academic schooling and skills they learn now are imperative to attain those careers. More than 50 girls, grades 7-12, participated in the career camp. They represented schools including China Spring, Hillsboro, Marlin and Waco.