Ready Set Code!
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Program Highlights
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Engaging activities that make coding concepts accessible and enjoyable.
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Promotes creative problem-solving and innovative thinking through coding challenges.
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Collaborative environment with peer interaction and mentorship.
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Connects students with peers and mentors who share an interest in technology.
Full Description
Ready, Set Code is a 4-week online program designed for girls in grades 3-12, covering topics from gaming basics to advanced Python. Participants will learn through cohort-based lessons tailored to their age groups, engaging in creative and collaborative activities. This program aims to inspire and equip young female coders with the skills and confidence to thrive in the world of technology. Join us to empower the next generation of female tech leaders!
Grades
This program is offered to girls or non-binary students in Grades 3-12 (in the 2024/2025 academic year).
Dates
Saturdays
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
January 25 - February 15, 2025
OR
Saturdays
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
March 1 - March 22, 2025
Price
$200 per course
Course Offerings
Winter 2025 courses will be offered in two periods:
- January 25-February 15, 2025
- March 1-March 22, 2025
Students are welcome to take courses from both periods if they like!
*Please note courses offered March 1-March 22, 2025 are the same as courses offered in fall 2024.
Course Offerings: January 25 - February 15, 2025
Math Adventures in Coding
Grade 3/4
Combine math skills and coding by creating puzzles and games. Students will practice fundamental math concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and patterns, by designing interactive quizzes and games. This course helps reinforce math learning through creative projects while introducing basic coding principles. By the end of the course, students will have developed math-focused games that are both fun and educational.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering
Minecraft Coding
Grade 5/6
Dive into the world of Minecraft while learning to code! Students will use a block-based coding platform to complete Minecraft-themed challenges, including building structures, navigating obstacles, and automating tasks. This course introduces foundational programming concepts like loops, conditionals, and variables in a fun, engaging way.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering
AI Basics with Teachable Machine
Grade 7-9
Discover the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence! In this course, students will create simple AI models. They will learn how machines can recognize patterns, classify images, and respond to sound, all without needing any prior coding experience. By the end of the course, students will have built their own AI projects to showcase.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering
Building Chatbots with Python
Grade 10-12
Step into the exciting world of conversational AI! In this course, students will learn how to build intelligent chatbots that can understand and respond to user inputs. They will explore the fundamentals of natural language processing (NLP), design interactive conversations, and add personality to their bots. By the end of the course, students will have created a fully functional chatbot to showcase their skills.
Some experience coding in Python is required for this course.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering
Course Offerings: March 1 - March 22, 2025
*Please note courses offered March 1-March 22, 2025 are the same as courses offered in fall 2024.
Code Quest
Grade 3/4
In this 4-week course, young learners will be introduced to the basics of coding by creating simple animations and games. Students will explore foundational programming concepts like sequences and loops, applying them to fun, interactive projects. By the end of the course, students will have gained a basic understanding of coding and will have created their own simple animations or games to showcase their learning.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering
Roblox Game Lab
Grade 5/6
Explore the world of game design with Roblox Game Lab, a 4-week course where students learn the basics of creating and customizing games using Roblox Studio. Students will gain hands-on experience in game development and discover the fundamentals of interactive design.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering
Python Fundamentals
Grade 7-9
Join Python Fundamentals for a 4-week journey into the world of coding, where students get an introduction to Python programming, crafting simple applications and solving coding challenges.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering
Python Project Series
Grade 10-12
Elevate your coding skills with Python Project Series, a 4-week course that takes students through advanced Python concepts, including data structures and algorithms, and culminates in a sophisticated project that showcases their expertise.
Some experience coding in Python is required for this course.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering
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