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SUMMARY:2025 Girls Who Code Des Moines Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Code in community and learn about women in tech! Sponsored by SPS Commerce and ITA Group. \n  \nAugust 13 – 14\, 2025 \nGirls Who Code (GWC) Des Moines is a program for students in grades six to twelve to build coding skills and community while learning about women in tech. A nationally recognized movement\, GWC clubs are a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Participants build coding skills and community as they complete projects through an adaptive curriculum. Local female technology professionals serve as mentors\, working with the students at camp and during monthly club meetups throughout the year. \nThe Girls Who Code Des Moines 2025 Summer Camp will take place on Wednesday\, August 13 and Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\, from 9am to 4pm each day at a location to be determined. No coding experience is necessary to participate. Students will be divided into beginner and experienced groups. Lunch and snacks will be provided. \nRequirements: \n\nStudents in grades six to twelve\,\nA Girls Who Code club account (see below)\, and\nCommitment to daily attendance.\n\nAs a free camp with limited seats\, Tech Journey desires to give priority to students who can commit to attending both days of the learning activity. Please do not register a student who cannot participate each day. \nRegister today at eventbrite. \nFor a Girls Who Code club account\, go to https://clubs-hq.girlswhocode.com/login and click the Sign up option. Follow the prompts and enter IA51381 when asked for a club ID. \nPlease don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. \nSpecial thanks to SPS Commerce & ITA Group for support of our Girls Who Code camp.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-des-moines-summer-camp/
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Des Moines Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1003160870167 \nThis Girls Who Code Des Moines Fall Session will be focused on web development with Python and Flask. Over 8 weeks\, we will collaborate\, design and develop a website concept. We will utilize a Python web framework called Flask to build the front end of a website and then look at what will be needed for the backend. This includes utilizing HTML\, CSS and Javascript to design the elements\, colors\, animations and other objects for the user interface and then add form submission in Python on the backend to move data for the application. \nGirls Who Code (GWC) Des Moines is a program for students in grades six to twelve to build coding skills and community while learning about women in tech. A nationally recognized movement\, GWC clubs are a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Participants build coding skills and community as they complete projects through an adaptive curriculum. Locale female technology professionals serve as mentors\, working with the students at camp and during monthly club meetups throughout the year. \nThe Girls Who Code Des Moines Fall Session will take place weekly on Mondays from 5:30 to 7pm at the historic Franklin Junior High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue in Des Moines through November 4. \nNo coding experience is necessary but students must be between grades six and twelve to participate. A free Girls Who Code club account is required. Simply go to https://clubs-hq.girlswhocode.com/login and click the Sign up option. Follow the prompts and enter IA56015 when asked for a club ID. \nPlease don’t hesitate to send us a message at info@techjourney.org with questions. \nRegister at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1003160870167
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-fall-session/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:GWC
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Des Moines Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Code in community and learn about women in tech! \nAugust 7 – 8\, 2024 \nGirls Who Code (GWC) Des Moines is a program for students in grades six to twelve to build coding skills and community while learning about women in tech. A nationally recognized movement\, GWC clubs are a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Participants build coding skills and community as they complete projects through an adaptive curriculum. Locale female technology professionals serve as mentors\, working with the students at camp and during monthly club meetups throughout the year. \nThe Girls Who Code Des Moines 2024 Summer Camp will take place at the historic Franklin Junior High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue in Des Moines on Wednesday\, August 7 and Thursday\, August 8\, 2024\, from 9am to 4pm each day. No coding experience is necessary to participate. Students will be divided into beginner and experienced groups. Lunch and snacks will be provided. \nRequirements: \n\nStudents in grades six to twelve\,\nA Girls Who Code club account (see below)\, and\nCommitment to daily attendance.\n\nAs a free camp with limited seats\, Tech Journey desires to give priority to students who can commit to attending both days of the learning activity. Please do not register a student who cannot participate each day. \nRegister today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/923181961097 \nFor a Girls Who Code club account\, go to https://clubs-hq.girlswhocode.com/login and click the Sign up option. Follow the prompts and enter IA51381 when asked for a club ID. \nPlease don’t hesitate to contact us with questions. \nSpecial thanks to Athene\, Bankers Trust\, The Bayer Fund\, EMC Insurance\, Farm Bureau Financial Services\, GuideOne Foundation\, John Deere Des Moines Operations Committee\, Lean TECHniques\, Merchants Bonding and Vermeer Corporation for sponsoring Tech Journey’s 2024 summer programming.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-2024-camp/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:GWC
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code March 2024 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Girls are the future of tech!\nAt a Girls Who Code club\, students can explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. However\, a club’s purpose doesn’t stop there. Clubs also prepare students to thrive and lead in the tech workforce. \nThe Girls Who Code Club sponsored by Tech Journey is a free community-based program for 6th-12th grade students in central Iowa. Through monthly club meetups\, students participate in a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Clubs offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts based on the group’s unique needs. Club members are inspired to learn and build coding skills as they complete coding projects and solve problems. Des Moines-area technology professionals facilitate the meetings and curriculum while mentoring the students. \nRegister today at girlswhocodedsm.eventbrite.com or contact mackenzie@shiftdsm.com for more information.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-march2024/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 1170\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310
CATEGORIES:GWC
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code February 2024 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Girls are the future of tech!\nAt a Girls Who Code club\, students can explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. However\, a club’s purpose doesn’t stop there. Clubs also prepare students to thrive and lead in the tech workforce. \nThe Girls Who Code Club sponsored by Tech Journey is a free community-based program for 6th-12th grade students in central Iowa. Through monthly club meetups\, students participate in a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Clubs offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts based on the group’s unique needs. Club members are inspired to learn and build coding skills as they complete coding projects and solve problems. Des Moines-area technology professionals facilitate the meetings and curriculum while mentoring the students. \nRegister today at girlswhocodedsm.eventbrite.com or contact mackenzie@shiftdsm.com for more information.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-feb2024/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 1170\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310
CATEGORIES:GWC
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code January 2024 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Girls are the future of tech!\nAt a Girls Who Code club\, students can explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. However\, a club’s purpose doesn’t stop there. Clubs also prepare students to thrive and lead in the tech workforce. \nThe Girls Who Code Club sponsored by Tech Journey is a free community-based program for 6th-12th grade students in central Iowa. Through monthly club meetups\, students participate in a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Clubs offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts based on the group’s unique needs. Club members are inspired to learn and build coding skills as they complete coding projects and solve problems. Des Moines-area technology professionals facilitate the meetings and curriculum while mentoring the students. \nRegister today at https://forms.gle/5ooPmRjK63YAv5nW7 or contact mackenzie@shiftdsm.com for more information.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-january-2024-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 1170\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310
CATEGORIES:GWC
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Girls are the future of tech!\nAt a Girls Who Code club\, students can explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. However\, a club’s purpose doesn’t stop there. Clubs also prepare students to thrive and lead in the tech workforce. \nThe Girls Who Code Club sponsored by Tech Journey is a free community-based program for 6th-12th grade students in central Iowa. Through monthly club meetups\, students participate in a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Clubs offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts based on the group’s unique needs. Club members are inspired to learn and build coding skills as they complete coding projects and solve problems. Des Moines-area technology professionals facilitate the meetings and curriculum while mentoring the students. \nRegister today at https://forms.gle/5ooPmRjK63YAv5nW7 or contact mackenzie@shiftdsm.com for more information.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-meetup-dec-2023/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 1170\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310
CATEGORIES:GWC
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Girls are the future of tech!\nAt a Girls Who Code club\, students can explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. However\, a club’s purpose doesn’t stop there. Clubs also prepare students to thrive and lead in the tech workforce. \nThe Girls Who Code Club sponsored by Tech Journey is a free community-based program for 6th-12th grade students in central Iowa. Through monthly club meetups\, students participate in a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Clubs offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts based on the group’s unique needs. Club members are inspired to learn and build coding skills as they complete coding projects and solve problems. Des Moines-area technology professionals facilitate the meetings and curriculum while mentoring the students. \nRegister today at https://forms.gle/5ooPmRjK63YAv5nW7 or contact mackenzie@shiftdsm.com for more information.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-meetup-nov-2023/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 1170\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310
CATEGORIES:GWC
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Girls are the future of tech!\nAt a Girls Who Code club\, students can explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. However\, a club’s purpose doesn’t stop there. Clubs also prepare students to thrive and lead in the tech workforce. \nThe Girls Who Code Club sponsored by Tech Journey is a free community-based program for 6th-12th grade students in central Iowa. Through monthly club meetups\, students participate in a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Clubs offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts based on the group’s unique needs. Club members are inspired to learn and build coding skills as they complete coding projects and solve problems. Des Moines-area technology professionals facilitate the meetings and curriculum while mentoring the students. \nRegister today at https://forms.gle/5ooPmRjK63YAv5nW7 or contact mackenzie@shiftdsm.com for more information.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/girls-who-code-meetup-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 1170\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310
CATEGORIES:GWC
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code
DESCRIPTION:Tech Journey will be starting a Girls Who Code Club this fall. If you like what you are learning at Tech Camp or other programs\, then we encourage you to try Girls Who Code to keep growing upon your tech experience and knowledge. \nClubs are free programs for 6th-12th grade students to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Clubs offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts based on our group’s unique needs. Club members build coding skills and community as they complete coding projects. Des Moines-based tech industry members will guide the meetings and curriculum. \nRegister today at https://forms.gle/5ooPmRjK63YAv5nW7 or contact mackenzie@shiftdsm.com for more information.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/4871/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue Room 1170\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310
CATEGORIES:GWC
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