Creative Coding Camp for Girls

Code/Art is a non-profit whose mission is to increase the number of girls studying computer science by delighting and inspiring them with the creative possibilities of computer programming. We strive to put young women, particularly young women from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, on track for future tech careers by providing welcoming early coding programs that focus on art, creativity and social good.Code/Art uses art as an onramp to coding for girls in grades 3-12 using its three key programs: after school CodeHER Clubs, Professional Development for K-12 teachers, and Code/Art Fest, an annual celebration of girls in coding.

Code/Art

Creative Coding Camp for Girls! Learn game design, 3D modeling, coded art, and animations. (for South Florida students)

<h1>CodeHER Creative Coding Camp for Girls in Grades 3-6</h1><p>CodeHER Creative Coding Camp is a week-long virtual coding camp where girls will learn game design, 3D modeling, coded art, and animations. By week's end, campers will have a portfolio of projects to share (if they feel comfortable) with the group during the camp showcase! </p><p>Our experienced instructors will guide participants through two hours of live instruction in the morning with fun short activity breaks, a break for lunch, and resume in the afternoon with 90 minutes of self-paced project development where the instructors are available to help and answer questions as needed. </p><p>The virtual camp will be hosted on Zoom. It is a fun and creative introduction to coding for girls in grades 3-6. No prior coding experience is required.  </p>

<h3><strong>Dates: Monday, Aug. 9 - Friday, Aug.13 </strong></h3><h3><strong>Times: 10am - 2pm </strong></h3><h3><strong>Schedule</strong></h3><p>10am - 12:00pm EDT direct coding instruction with short group activity breaks</p><p>12:00 - 12:30pm EDT lunch break </p><p>12:30pm - 2pm EDT self-paced project development</p><h3><strong>Skills that will be learned</strong></h3><ul><li>Scratch block coding</li><li>Game design</li><li>3D Modeling in Tinkercad</li><li>Presentation skills</li></ul><h3><strong>This camp is for</strong></h3><p>Female identifying or gender non-binary rising 3rd-6th graders living in the South Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe.</p><p>Skill Level: <strong>Beginner</strong> </p><h3><strong>Requirements to participate</strong></h3><ul><li>Mac or Windows PC</li><li>Working webcam and mic</li><li>Stable internet connection</li><li>Zoom downloaded onto computer</li><li>Chrome browser </li></ul><p>Google Chrome is the internet browser we&#x27;ll be using to code in the Scratch online visual coding environment, and Zoom is the app we&#x27;ll use to see and hear each other during camp sessions. We ask that campers leave their cameras on and plan ahead so they are comfortable with their background (we can even share some custom Code/Art backdrops). Coding project files are saved in the cloud and will not have to be downloaded.</p><p><strong>Code/Art is able to offer this coding camp free of charge thanks to funding from the UKG Academy for CS Education at FIU. </strong></p>

<h1>FAQ</h1><p><strong>What devices or materials are needed to participate?</strong> </p><p>Any desktop computer or laptop (including Chromebook and Surface Pro laptops) are good. While most tablet devices will also work, we advise against using them because they may be slower and may not all work for all online programs.</p><p>You will also need a wifi connection. </p><p><strong>Is there any software I need to download or pay for? </strong></p><p>No, we use free online platforms such as Khan Academy and MIT Scratch for our lessons. Instructions on creating these accounts will be given on the first day. </p><p><strong>Can boys participate? </strong></p><p>Because our mission is to increase the number of girls/women in CS, our coding clubs and workshops only serve students who identify as female.</p><p><strong>What age group are eligible? </strong></p><p>This summer camp is  open to rising 3rd - 6th grade girls.</p><p><strong>Is this program open to girls outside of South Florida? </strong></p><p>No, this camp is only open to girls living in the South Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe.</p>

Creative Coding Camp for Girls

More events from Code/Art

Discover more events from Code/Art, from Science & Tech to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.

Creative Coding Camp for Girls

More events from Code/Art

Discover more events from Code/Art, from Science & Tech to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.