CoderDojoKC April 2019

A free way for kids to learn to code in the Kansas City area. Mentor-powered and technology-driven. We are run by Kansas City Women in Technology. Our mentors are from companies all over Kansas City, includingCerner, Emfluence, The Nerdery, VinSolutions,andVML.

CoderDojoKC

<H2>Welcome to CoderDojoKC!</H2>
<A HREF="https://coderdojo.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CoderDojo</A> is a global non-profit created to help youth learn to code. <A HREF="http://kcwomenintech.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kansas City Women in Technology</A> founded and runs the Kansas City chapter. All programming skillsets are welcome, from beginner to expert!
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<LI>Please arrive at 8:45 AM to get checked in and seated.</LI>
<LI>All ages will need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver. Children aged 13 and under require a parent or guardian to be present during the session.</LI>
<LI>All skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.</LI>
<LI>Events fill up quickly, but you can join the waitlist. We will open additional spots the week before the session.</LI>
<LI>Please be respectful to the leaders, mentors, and volunteers. They donate their time and energy to make this program possible.</LI>
<LI>Please familiarize yourself with <A HREF="http://kansascitywomenintechnology.github.io/CodeOfConduct/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kansas City Women in Technology’s Code of Conduct</A>.</LI>
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For the parents: 
We can secure the chairs for the children but we can't secure any for the parents. If you need a chair, please prepare a chair for the event.
 
FAQs: 
Q. How old does my child have to be?
A. Children aged 7–17 are welcome. Children aged 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the entire session.
 
Q. This session is full! What now? A. Sign up for the waitlist. We have a lot of cancellations throughout the month, so you'll likely be able to attend. Watch your inbox for when we open additional spots.
 
Q. How long are sessions? A. Sessions are 3 hours long, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open 15 minutes early to account for sign-in and set-up.
 
Q. How much does attendance cost? A. Attending CoderDojoKC sessions is free, thanks to our volunteers and sponsors.
 
Q. Do I need to bring anything? A. Yes, your child should come with a WiFi-enabled laptop.
 
Q. Do I have to stay with my child for the sessions? A. If your child is aged 13 and under, your presence is required throughout the session. All parents and guardians are welcome to stay in a special area provided, so feel free to bring work or entertainment for the duration.
 
Q. If I'm staying, do I need to register myself as an attendee? A. No, registrations are for children only. Please do not register yourself as an attendee.
 
Q. Does my child need prior programming knowledge to attend? A. No, children can learn from the ground up.
 
Q. My child is looking for more advanced development resources. Will they still benefit from attending? A. Yes, many of the mentors are experienced developers with advanced skills and understanding of more difficult concepts.

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