Classes

Current classes

Our coding and technology classes are open to girls, genderqueer, and non-binary students 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

You can find our ORCSGirls Junior events here

September 20 - AIY Vision Day Camp⭐⭐

Blount County Public Library, Maryville TN - $30 materials fee

10am to 3pm- Eastern Time.

In this camp the students will build and explore the Google AIY Vision Kit (https://aiyprojects.withgoogle.com/vision/) and build their own smart AI powered camera. Lunch will be provided.

October 2025

October 4 - Introduction to VR ⭐

Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge TN

9am to noon- Eastern Time.

Virtual Reality or the ability to step inside another world. Learn about how Virtual Reality (VR) works, create your very own virtual world using CoSpaces (www.cospaces.io). This class combines creativity in creating a 3D virtual world with coding to make it come alive. Having an iPhone or Android phone is very helpful in exploring VR, but not required to attend.

October 11 - Game Theory⭐⭐

Virtual event

10am to noon- Eastern Time.

Have you heard about Game Theory? It is about the mathematical study of strategic behavior. In this class the students will learn about the Prisoners dilemma problem and get some hands-on experience with game theory.

October 25 - Computer Vision with the HuskyLens⭐⭐

Blount County Public Library, Maryville TN

10am to 3pm- Eastern Time.

Computer Vision and AI is all around us. Get hands-on experience with the HuskyLens and the Microbit and explore the world of computer vision from facial recognition to open a door to object tracking. No prior experience required. Lunch will be provided.

November 2025

November 1 - Learn to solder ⭐

Oak Ridge Public Library, Oak Ridge TN

1pm to 4pm- Eastern Time.

Join us for a fun, hands-on soldering class just for girls! Learn how to safely use a soldering iron, build a simple electronic project, and gain confidence working with tools and circuits. No experience needed.

November 8 - 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.

November 15 - What is Blockchain ⭐⭐

Virtual event

10am to noon- Eastern Time.

Blockchain technology can be a game-changer in many fields from crypto currency to digital health records. You probably heard the term, but what is it? In this class the students will learn about the concept and put it into action by being part of a blockchain.

November 29 - The Power of Spreadsheets⭐

Virtual event

10am to noon- Eastern Time.

Data are all around us but spread sheets can do more than just show a big table of numbers. You can organize your data, perform calculations and show your data in a chart. Learn how to become a data wizard and make the most of those numbers. In this class you will learn all about how to unlock the secrets of those numbers and tell their story using charts.

December 2025

December 13 - 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 yopu can keep track of your workouts.

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