For the third year in a row, young girls with big dreams are getting the chance to work alongside fashion and beauty industry professionals as part of  Fashion Camp by Rosaline Hampton.

Started by Hampton as a way to encourage girls to build confidence, set goals and head back to school feeling empowered, Fashion Camp is a non-profit summer camp experience designed to help at-risk teens in the Greater Seattle area. The camp, happening July 10-13, will culminate in a graduation ceremony at the end of the week.

During the four-day camp, the 14 attendees will have the opportunity to listen to inspirational presentations by a variety of mentors, who will share their personal stories. This year’s mentors include sixteen-year-old model, actress and fashion designer Courtney Allegra, YouTube sensation Marlena Stell of The Makeup Geek, International Success Mentor Amy Yamada and vintage jewelry designer Mandy Moon. With the exception of Allegra, Hampton has worked with each of the mentors in the past.

Hampton said she chose these women who she considers role models and because they have had success in building their own businesses.

Hampton said Allegra, who approached them, is a great example of a young person making big moves. An up-and-coming fashion designer, the 16-year-old generated buzz this year when she unveiled her ready to wear collection for Spring/Summer 2013 at L.A. Fashion Week.

Continuing the health and nutrition lessons started last year, Fashion Camp recently partnered with Fly Wheel Bellevue. As part of the camp, attendees will participate in exercise and nutrition classes at the facility.

“If you feel really well – and healthy, and strong, and fit – it ties directly into how you look,” said Hampton. “And fashion is kind of like the accessory of all of that.”

The campers will also work with personal trainer and nutrition coach Katie Wygant and professional fitness athlete Tanji Johnson, who mentored last years.

Hampton said there will be a few changes at this year’s camp, especially in regard to the graduation ceremony. While the finale operated as a fashion show in which each camper showed three looks, the girls will share only one look this year, alongside a display board about what camp has meant to them.

The graduation ceremony is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 4 p.m. at the Rosaline Hampton Salon, 188 106th Ave. Northeast #400. For more information about the camp, and to learn how to get involved next year, go HERE.