Since 2011, Black Girls Code has supported girls of color in tech through coding education and more. We partner with schools and organizations to offer a range of programs, both in-person and virtual, for ages 7-25. Our initiatives go beyond coding to build confidence and connections, enhancing technical skills, community bonds, and career paths.
Multi-week courses, workshops, and training events expand tech skill sets.
Day camps, hackathons, and alumnae activities build connections.
Alumnae activities and corporate sponsorships pave career paths.
At Black Girls Code, we cater to a diverse range of age groups, ensuring tailored learning experiences for each stage of a young coder’s journey. Our programs include:
Elementary school students dive into block based coding languages like Scratch.
Middle school students begin to transition from block based language into JavaScript and Python.
High school students earn advanced skills in these languages.
BGC has partnered with ServiceNow to provide training and support to our community to help you break into the IT job market.
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This summer we’re bringing BGC all around the country with day camps and intensive bootcamps. Participants will learn about topics and tools shaping the tech industry today, and express themselves with creative projects that put their new skills to work.
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BGC partners with local schools, community organizations, and corporate supporters to offer Code Clubs: our weekly after-school program run by expert instructors and volunteers.
Code Clubs offer participants curriculum-based learning to develop coding and tech skills in safe, creative spaces. Sign up below to start a Code Club in your community.
September 10, 2024
Use Scratch to create and animate a virtual pet, learning essential programming concepts along the way.
September 19, 2024
Learn to create visualizations with Python from interesting data sources such as the World Happiness Report.
September 24, 2024
Explore how to use Scratch's video sensing features to create a fun and engaging game that responds to real-world movements.
September 28, 2024
Learn how to animate your name and bring your ideas to life while developing essential coding skills.
September 28, 2024
Join us as we learn how to create an interactive fashion studio using the block-based coding platform, Scratch.
September 28, 2024
Teach a computer to recognize and respond to your dance moves using AI.
September 28, 2024
In this workshop, students will explore the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is used in the world around them.
October 5, 2024
Blend tech and trend at our Scratch Fashionista workshop! Master the fundamentals of programming and start designing fashion with code!
October 5, 2024
Join this workshop to build your own drum set app with JavaScript.
October 9, 2024
Learn cool game development tricks, from game logic to graphics, and end up with a game that’s ready to show off.
October 12, 2024
This course offers a fun and interactive way to develop critical thinking skills while building a game.
October 12, 2024
Master the fundamentals of coding and design your own work of art through shapes, colors, and interactive elements.
October 14, 2024
Join us for an exclusive tour of Waymo's state-of-the-art facility, enjoy interactive workshops, and take a ride in one of Waymo's self-driving cars.
October 14, 2024
Experience the magic behind the screen at Activision’s Capture Studio—where every motion and pixel comes to life in the heart of Los Angeles.
October 17, 2024
ASCII art uses the letters, numbers, and symbols on a keyboard to make art.
October 17, 2024
ASCII art uses the letters, numbers, and symbols on a keyboard to make art.
October 19, 2024
Learn game development with Scratch by creating a dodgeball!
October 19, 2024
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use p5.js to craft original designs, blending shapes, colors, and creativity.
October 22, 2024
Unleash your inner magic and learn to animate interactive digital experiences.
October 26, 2024
Explore the world of data science and AI with leading women experts!
In a world where innovation thrives on diverse perspectives, supporting girls of color in tech is crucial. By investing in their education and success, we're not just helping individual girls—we're advancing our collective future. Join us in fostering an inclusive tech landscape where everyone's potential can shine.
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