Current classes
We are offering on coding and technology aimed at 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
September 2023
September 30 - The Magic of Binary ⭐⭐
Virtual Event
10am to noon - Eastern Time.
Expressing numbers as just 0 and 1s also known as binary is the foundation of how computers work. In this class you will learn all about binary numbers including how to convert them, binary math and even how they help to correct errors.
October 2023
October 7 - Fun with the MicroBit⭐
In Person - 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 14 - Beauty of Fractals ⭐⭐
Virtual Event
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 21 - Custom Maps ⭐
Virtual Event
10am to noon - Eastern Time.
We use maps every day for a variety of reasons - to find our way, to mark where objects are found, to understand a story. How are these maps made? With data! We use data in organized formats like spreadsheets to gather information and help us visually understand the world around us. In this workshop we will use publicly available data to create our own customized maps. Once you learn these concepts and tools you can make your own map of any data!
October 28 - Computer Vision with the HuskyLens ⭐
In Person - Blount County Public Library, Maryville, TN
10am to 4pm - 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 2023
November 4 -Microscopic World though the Foldscope ⭐
In Person - Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN
9am to noon - Eastern Time.
Explore tiny things with Foldscope (www.foldscope.com), a paper microscope you build yourself. See things like bacteria and microorganisms as well as larger samples like insects, plants, fabrics, and tissues. Best of all you can take it home.
November 11 - Photo Editing ⭐
Virtual Event
10am to noon - Eastern Time.
Learn how to create awesome pictures and cool art projects using photo editing software. Curious about what you can do with colors, layers, contrast, saturation, smart selection tools and much more to create that perfect picture. Unleash your creativity, we cannot wait to see what you create.
November 18 - Smart Trains ⭐
In Person - Blount County Public Library, Maryville, TN
10am to 4pm - 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 provided.
December 2023
December 2 - Introduction to Virtual Reality ⭐
Virtual Event
10am 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.
December 9 -Fun with Algorithms ⭐⭐
In Person - Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge, TN
9am to noon - Eastern Time.
Algorithms are at the heart of many tasks computer perform from calculations to data processing and automated reasoning. So how do they work? In this workshop you will get to know some of the coolest algorithms and code them in Python.
December 16 - Creating a Musical Glove ⭐⭐
In Person - Blount County Public Library, Maryville, TN
10am to 4pm - Eastern Time. - Materials Fee: $30
Create the ultimate air instrument -- using nothing but your hand! Girls will use the Adafruit Circuit Playground and use its sensors to make music based on hand movements. We will use block coding making this camp suitable for beginners and more advanced coders. Lunch will be provided.