Current classes
We are offering on coding and technology for girls in grades 5-10. Classes are free unless a materials fee is listed. Please note, all times are in Eastern Time. Take note of our no-show and repeat class policies.
Difficulty rating: ⭐- no experience needed, ⭐⭐ - some coding experience helpful , ⭐⭐⭐ - some coding experience needed
July 2024
July 27 - Introduction to JavaScript ⭐⭐
Virtual class
10am to Noon - Eastern Time.
JavaScript is what makes the web move. JavaScript is used to make apps, interactive websites, responsive animations, web games... pretty much whatever you can think up. In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of JavaScript, learn to talk directly to your website, and create your own JavaScript program.
August 2024
August 10 - Did someone say Cookies? ⭐⭐
Virtual class
10am to Noon - Eastern Time.
Have you heard there are cookies on your computer? Cookies are small pieces of information your web browser stores locally, for example to remember preferences you set on a website, but they can also be used to target ads. In this class you will learn all about cookies, how the cookies setting on your browser work and how to use them on your own webpage using JavaScript.
August 17 - Dancing with AI ⭐
Blount County Public Library, Maryville, TN
10am to 3pm - Eastern Time.
Machine learning and artificial intelligence allow us to design interactive, movement-focused systems using a camera that were impossible just a few years back. In this mini-camp the girls will learn the basics of machine learning and create their own interactive program. They will learn how to use Googles Teachable machine and PoseBlocks, a version of the popular Scratch with machine learning extensions. Lunch will be served.
August 24 - Quantum Magic ⭐⭐
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN
9am to Noon - Eastern Time.
With things like Quantum Computing coming into the publics view, the question comes up what actually is "quantum". In this class we will explore fundamental concepts, play quantum games and even do a quantum demonstration.
August 31 - Encryption ⭐
Virtual class
10am to Noon - Eastern Time.
Whether it is your teachers test questions or your parents credit card number, this information must be privacy protected. During this workshop, the girls will learn how information is protected online. Throughout the workshop students will work on puzzles, encryption and code breaking. At the end of the lesson students will see if they can figure out encrypted information, i.e. Can they crack the code? Lets see who can succeed in protecting their information!
September 2024
September 7 - Mars Explorer⭐⭐
Virtual class
9am to 2pm- Eastern Time.
In this mini camp the girls will learn how to make apps using App Lab. The girls will explore the use of data, tables and creating web requests to get external data. Using all these concepts, they will create an app to explore images from Mars sent by the Perseverance rover using an API to retrieve information.
September 14 - Smart Trains ⭐
Blount County Public Library, Maryville, TN
10am to 3pm - Eastern Time.
Love trains and coding? This is the camp for you. The girls will use programable smart trains (www.intelino.com) and work in teams, learn to code the trains and choreograph train movements simulating a commuter railway. Lunch will be served.
September 28 - Fun with the MicroBit ⭐
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN
9am to Noon - Eastern Time.
Coding is not limited to creating programs for your desktop computer, laptop of phone. Learn how to write code for the MicroBit (www.microbit.org), use its sensors and display to create cool gadgets that continue to work after being disconnected from the computer.
October 2024
October 5 - Beauty of Fractals ⭐⭐
Virtual class
10am to Noon- Eastern Time.
Fractals are never ending repeating patterns creating the most beautiful math art. In this class, we will discuss fractals, learning how we can use code to generate them and touch on the concept or recursion in programming. The girls will write their own code to create wonderful Koch snowflakes and more.
October 12 - Creating a Handheld Videogame ⭐
Blount County Public Library, Maryville, TN
10am to 3pm - Eastern Time.
Love those small handheld videogames? In this class you will make your own running on a Raspberry Pico complete with screen, mini-joystick and buttons. And best of all it can be coded on Python for endless fun. This class has a $20 materials fee and the girls can take their device home. Lunch will be served.
October 19 - Exercise with the MicroBit ⭐
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN
9am to Noon - Eastern Time.
Did you know the MicroBit (www.microbit.org) has a sensor that can tell acceleration and orientation? Learn how to program the MicroBit to sense movement and create a webpage to show the result. Imagine how Doctor could monitor progress during physical therapy or you can keep track of your workouts.
November 2024
November 2 - Introduction to Circuits and MicroControllers ⭐
Virtual class
10am to Noon - Eastern Time.
Ever wondered about electronics, circuits and how microcontrollers work? In this class the girls will use Tinkercad Circuits to build and simulated electronics and run code on a microcontroller to check buttons, blink lights and more. This class is suitable for beginners.
November 9 - Robotic Arms ⭐⭐
Blount County Public Library, Maryville, TN
10am to 3pm - Eastern Time.
Robots are revolutionizing manufacturing. In this day camp, we will be using a smart robotic arm and use it to stack blocks using a simple webpage and then coding it in Python. Some coding experience is helpful, but not required. Lunch will be served.
November 16 - Crowd Sourcing ⭐
Virtual class
10am to Noon- Eastern Time.
Crowd sourcing is a growing phenomenon allowing people from all over the world to participate and work together towards a common goal. Wikipedia, Lego Ideas, marking up satellite images or transcribing historic diaries are just a few examples. In this workshop the girls will learn about crowd sourcing through examples and hands-on activities.
November 23 - Augmented Reality ⭐
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN
9am to Noon - Eastern Time.
Augmented reality is a fast growing field allowing digital objects to appear in the physical world. Learn about how Augmented Reality (AR) works, add your very own virtual items to your world using CoSpaces (www.cospaces.io) and the Merge Cube. To experience AR a smart phone or tablet that can run the CoSpaces App is required.
December 2024
December 7 - Game Physics Rocket Edition⭐
Virtual class
10am to Noon- Eastern Time.
Did you know that most video games use a physics engine to control how objects behave, roll, fall and in general behave based on real world or alien planets physics laws? In this workshop you will create your own 3D Rocket Launcher and explore game physics on different planets using CoSpaces (www.cospaces.io).
December 14 - 3D Printing ⭐
Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN
9am to Noon - Eastern Time.
Three Dimensional printing is a new phenomenon in the tech world, and it is an amazing way to bridge the software and physical worlds. Students will learn about 3D printing principles, learn about downloading, customizing and creating their own objects using open source software - and they will be able to 3D print their design.
December 21 - Artistic Math⭐⭐
Virtual class
10am to Noon- Eastern Time.
Come join us! Learn to use math to its fullest potential to make beautiful patterns. We will use Python to display interesting shapes to create captivating artwork. We can not wait to see what patterns you come up with. If you can add, subtract, multiply, and divide, this class is for you.