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Girls Who Code Summer Programs now accepting applications!

2/26/2025

 

Unlock free resources for your library with Girls Who Code!

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Happy Library Lovers Month! To celebrate, Girls Who Code is providing free and fun STEM activities for your library!

When you start a Girls Who Code Club, you’ll access everything you need - including meeting guides, step-by-step instructions, and up to
 $300 to purchase supplies and snacks through an Amazon Wish List! Clubs are open to all 3rd-12th graders, regardless of gender or experience. You can get started at any time of year and many libraries incorporate our resources into spring or summer program plans - no prior computer science experience required!

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Plus, when you apply to start a Girls Who Code Club at your library by February 28th, you'll receive a Code It! Create It! workbook as a special gift! See official rules.


Posted 2/13/2025: Apply to Girls Who Code’s Summer Programs by 2/26 for a chance to win a $350 gift card or iPad!

High school girls and non-binary students can apply now to Girls Who Code’s free, virtual Summer Programs!

Apply here by the early deadline, February 26, 2025, for priority consideration and the chance to win your choice of a $350 Amazon gift card or Apple iPad! The application closes on April 11, 2025.

Questions? Explore Our Webinars | Review Helpful FAQs | See Official Rules

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Posted 1/13/2025:

Girls Who Code is now accepting applications to their virtual Summer Programs!

High school girls and non-binary students can apply here for two incredible program options: the Summer Immersion Program and Pathways.

Both programs offer life-changing opportunities for students to gain skills, connections, and confidence–no coding experience required!

Why recommend these programs?
  • Open to All Skill Levels: Whether students are brand-new to coding or advanced, Summer Programs offer engaging, supportive experiences tailored to meet them where they are.
  • Build Community and Confidence: Students collaborate with peers, participate in interactive activities, and gain inspiration from dedicated mentors.
  • Jumpstart Student Futures: Participants learn about career opportunities in tech, get practical college and career advice, and leave with projects they can share on college or internship applications.
  • No Application or Program Fees. Summer Programs are designed without fees, removing barriers for high school girls and non-binary students interested in tech.

Please use the language below to include in an email or newsletter to students. Please share to encourage students to apply!

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Start a free Girls Who Code Club at your library

6/24/2024

 
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Are you looking for free STEM programming for your students in your community? Sign up here to start a free Girls Who Code Club and use Girls Who Code's free 3rd-12th grade coding curriculum.
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It’s free to get started and you don’t need to have any coding experience to start a Girls Who Code Club. When you sign up you get access to:
  • Flexible plug-and-play program content for 3-12th graders of all skill levels and genders, including self-guided video tutorials aligned with CSTA-standards.
  • Dedicated live help, webinar training, and facilitation guides to support your Club’s success.

Sign up today to access the curriculum and start Club meetings anytime this year at your library! Interested in starting multiple clubs? Check out this free Community Partnership opportunity that comes with support from a dedicated staff member and other benefits! Click here to book a meeting with me to learn more!

Girls Who Code’s Free Summer Programs

2/22/2024

 
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The following is from Rachel Pierce, Regional Outreach Coordinator for Girls Who Code:

"On behalf of the international nonprofit Girls Who Code, I’m thrilled to let you know that our free and virtual Summer Programs are now accepting applications! I would love to work with you to encourage eligible students from Nicolet Federated Library System to apply.

Girls Who Code’s Free Virtual Summer Programs Overview
  • Our free virtual summer programs are open to 9-12th graders who identify as girls or non-binary. Any coding experience level is welcome!
  • In addition to our free programs, we offer a financial support grant of up to $300 and laptop and hotspot access for eligible students.
  • This year, students can choose to learn new coding skills in game design, web design, cybersecurity, or data science and artificial intelligence! As they build computer science skills, students will learn about the many diverse careers in tech through virtual events with professionals in the field.
  • Regular-decision applications are due by March 22, 2024. Students can apply at girlswhocode.com/summerapply."

Please share this Summer Programs Flyer with 9-12th graders along with the blurb below:
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Girls Who Code’s Free Virtual Summer Programs

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Ready to shape your future and join an empowering sisterhood? Become a coder this summer with Girls Who Code! 

Girls Who Code’s free virtual Summer Programs empower you to build skills, community, and a professional network for your future, in the ways that work best for you. Choose your adventure with two free programs:

  • Curious to create your own computer games? In our two-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP), you’ll learn how to design your own games using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. Join classmates and our dedicated Teaching Teams in live virtual classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, Logitech, and Synchrony. We’ve got three rounds to fit your schedule: June 14 to June 28, July 8 to July 19, and July 29 to August 9.

    SIP is for current 9th-11th grade girls and non-binary students with beginner or intermediate coding experience, including program alums. Eligible students can even apply for a $300 SIP Student Grant and laptop and hot spot access!

  • Excited to explore the biggest topics in tech at your own pace? Our six-week Self-Paced Program offers tracks in Web Development, Cybersecurity, and – new for 2024 – Data Science + AI! From July 1 to August 9, you get to decide how and when to build your coding skills, and you can always ask questions in our Discord server or optional Student Hours.

    The Self-Paced Program is for current 9th-12th grade girls and non-binary students with beginner to advanced coding experience, including program alums.

Apply here by the deadline, March 22, 2024. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to level up your coding skills, kickstart your future, tap into lifelong career support, and have fun along the way!

Need help? Learn more with our program flyer, webinars, or FAQs, or email us at [email protected].

If you have any questions or need any other resources to encourage students to apply, please contact:

Rachel Pierce
Regional Outreach Coordinator
[email protected]
Pronouns: She/Her
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Engage and educate with TD3 Innovative Gaming

11/15/2023

 
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Fairy tale adventures, space exploration scavenger hunts, science experiments, and roller coaster design challenges... all through Minecraft!
Minecraft-created fairytale home with trees, mountains, and a pondFairy Tale Fun
TD3 Innovative Gaming is a student-led startup that delivers engaging and educational programs through Minecraft and other video games. 

Their goal is to leverage the digital environments of children's favorite games as a platform to nurture academic and social skills.

Their content spans a diverse array of topics and activities, including STEM, history, personal finance, fairy tales, and outer space, providing a safe, interactive, and fun learning environment.

​A full list of available activities is available at www.td3innovativegaming.com/libraries.


Despite their young age, their organization has partnered with hundreds of libraries nationwide. See where they have held their programs before.

If you are interested in learning more, please call Jack Viscuso at 631-944-0986 or email [email protected].

Visit www.td3innovativegaming.com or view this informational document for more information.

Girls Who Code offers free virtual summer opportunities & grants

1/31/2023

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A message for libraries

"Did you know Girls Who Code offers free virtual summer opportunities? We provide the virtual teaching team, tech access and need-based grants for students who qualify, and a supportive sisterhood where students can make life-long connections.

Girls Who Code Summer Programs

  • Our free virtual summer programs are open to 9-12th graders who identify as girls or non-binary. Any coding experience level is welcome!
  • In addition to our free programs, we offer a financial support grant of up to $300 and tech access for eligible students.
  • This year, students will learn all about game design and build out their own games!
  • Students receive priority consideration if they apply by February 15, 2023. Regular-decision applications are due by March 24, 2023."

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A message for library patrons & students

Girls Who Code’s Free Summer Programs

"Level up by becoming a coder this summer with Girls Who Code! Choose your own adventure through our two free virtual programs and get the skills, network, and lifelong college and career support you need to change the world. All high school girls and non-binary students are welcome to apply! ​
  • ​In our 2-week Summer Immersion Program for current 9th-11th graders, you’ll learn how to get creative with game design in live virtual classrooms led by industry-leading companies like Metlife, Bank of America, and Accenture. By the end of the program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process, and more, as you build out a suite of short games using the p5.js library for JavaScript. You can even apply for laptop and hotspot access and grants of up to $300 for financial support!
  • In our 6-week Self-Paced Program for current 9th-12th graders, you’ll learn to code through independent study and real-world projects. By the end of the program, you’ll earn beginner-level certificates of completion in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development or intermediate-level certificates of completion in Python for Cybersecurity or Data Science.
  • Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of a sisterhood that supports you for life! Both programs introduce you to inspiring industry professionals and unlock lifelong college and career support. For more information on our virtual Summer Programs, check out our website or attend a webinar.
Head to girlswhocode.com/summerapply to apply by February 15 for priority consideration or March 24th for the final application deadline."
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Girls Who Code Offers Free & Flexible Computer Science Opportunities

11/15/2021

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As an international non-profit, Girls Who Code offers free and flexible computer science opportunities for students with a strong emphasis on social-emotional development.
  • The Girls Who Code Clubs program for 3-12th graders provides educators with free coding curriculum, resources, and training. 
  • The virtual Girls Who Code Summer Programs offer introductory or advanced computer science courses for 9-12th grade girls and non-binary students to get an inside look into tech careers through our company partners like YumBrands and Bank of America.​

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Free Summer Coding Program from Girls Who Code for Nicolet Federated Library System Students

2/16/2021

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I’m excited to share that Girls Who Code’s free Summer Immersion Program (SIP) will be virtual again in 2021. We care deeply about serving students who are underrepresented in the tech field and lack access to CS education. I want to help you learn more about the program and encourage your eligible students to apply!

SIP is a free 2-week virtual program!
Participation is 100% free, and GWC provides need-based stipends of up to $300 for those who qualify. We are committed to serving all girls and non-binary students but especially those who come from underrepresented backgrounds in tech, including Black, Latinx, and low-income students.
  • Students must identify as female, non-binary, or gender non-conforming
  • They must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior (current 9th-11th grader)
  • Students must be able to commit to the entire 2 week program
  • They can be beginners or already have some computer science experience

Partner with us and your students receive priority consideration!
As a SIP Community Partner your students would receive priority consideration into the program. All they need to do is indicate that Nicolet Federated Library System is their Community Partner when asked on their application. Complete this form to partner with us!

Encourage your students to apply, share the blurb below!
I hope you can partner with us and share the blurb below with 9th-11th graders in your community. If you have any questions, sign up to join an informational call.

Best,
Kibret
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Girls Who Code Clubs

2/14/2020

 
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2 smiling girls with After school clubs for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls to explore coding in a fun & friendly environment
If you're looking for fun ways to expand your youth programming this spring, Girls Who Code Clubs are a great option for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world. Our Mini-Club Plan is only 10 meetings long, there's no coding experience needed to run the club, and every club can receive a $300 Club Fund to supplement their activities!
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This academic year, we've grown the Girls Who Code community to over 200 Girls Who Code clubs across Wisconsin, and we'd love for your library to join the movement! However, if you're not sure about filling out our Clubs Application just yet, or if you have questions about Girls Who Code, Megan Cindric, the Girls Who Code Partnership Coordinator for Wisconsin, is here to help! If you'd like to schedule a time to talk more about Girls Who Code, feel free to schedule a call using this link. Thank you, and we hope you will join the movement!

Megan Cindric
Regional Partnership Coordinator - WI, MN
Email: megan.cindric@girlswhocode.com
Appointments: https://calendly.com/megan-cindric/
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See more about coding resources at https://www.nfls.lib.wi.us/ideas/category/coding.

Girls Who Code Club Programs: FREE Coding Curriculum

1/13/2020

 
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The Girls Who Code club programs can support your library's STEM goals!

Girls Who Code Clubs are FREE after-school programs for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use computer science to change the world. Participants not only learn hard coding skills & computational thinking, but they'll also learn project management skills, collaboration, bravery, how to positively impact their community, and so much more! 

When you start a Girls Who Code club, you gain access to all of the following:
  • Flexible plug-and-play curriculum - over 120 hours of ready-to-go lesson plans & tutorials!
  • A $300 Clubs Fund Grant for snacks, supplies, and more!
  • Ongoing support & alumni opportunities for you and your young learners.
  • Free t-shirts for up to 20 club members and more!
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There's no computer science experience needed to host a club, since Girls Who Code is with you every step of the way, and there is absolutely NO reason to not take advantage of this free opportunity today! Even if you don't have the details of your club finalized yet, you can complete our easy Club Form to access all of our resources and curriculum today! Here are some next steps to get you ready to launch a club in the new year:
  1. Complete our quick and easy 10-minute Club Information Form.
  2. Within days begin exploring our FREE plug-and-play curriculum and all of our facilitator resources.
  3. Work with your designated Club Success Specialist to plan, market, and recruit members for your club.
  4. Launch your club whenever you're ready in 2020 - With the extra time to review our resources, your club will be ready to go in the new year!
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in for your library, Megan Cindric (Regional Partnership Coordinator - WI, MN) would love to take some time to chat with you. You can schedule a time to talk using this link. She can also be reached at:

Email: megan.cindric@girlswhocode.com
Appointments: https://calendly.com/megan-cindric/
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12 Months of Coding - FREE Resource from WLA

6/19/2019

 
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Crack the Code: 12 Months of Coding!
Looking to incorporate more coding into your programming, but unsure where to start?  Or maybe you think coding isn't something you're able to offer, due to limited funds and/or technological resources?

Library staff serving youth from all over our great state contributed program ideas and each offering includes detailed instructions, participant ages, approximate cost, tips & tricks, and materials needed!

The 12 Months of Coding resource is divided up into sections--No Tech, Low Tech, High Tech--and includes a Table of Contents so you can easily navigate.
Download: 12 Months of Coding!
Source: http://yssevents.blogspot.com/2019/04/crack-code-12-months-of-coding.html

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