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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM August 2022 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-august2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM June 2022 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-june2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20220405T150416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T152008Z
UID:4452-1653127200-1653134400@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM May 2022 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite.\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-may2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20220401T235253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T145645Z
UID:4437-1650103200-1650110400@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM April 2022 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meetup via Eventbrite.\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students age 9+ work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome.  \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for this meetup via Eventbrite. Youth under the age of 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy and Health & Safety Action Plan before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. To learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-april-2022-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211218T040000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T024944Z
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM December Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students ages 9 to 18 work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth age 9 to 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-december-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T060000
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CREATED:20210814T022922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T025013Z
UID:4294-1637380800-1637388000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM November Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students ages 9 to 18 work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth age 9 to 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-november-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T070000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210814T020338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T025046Z
UID:4290-1634360400-1634367600@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM October Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students ages 9 to 18 work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth age 9 to 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-october-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T070000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210814T015709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T015942Z
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM September Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, students ages 9 to 18 work on coding\, building a website\, creating an app or game\, building or programming a robot\, or simply exploring technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. There is no group instruction. Rather\, local professional technologists serving as volunteer mentors help students as they work on projects of their choice. \nCompletely new to coding? No problem. We’ll have tutorials and ideas students can pick from to start their own project. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \n\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process. Youth age 9 to 13 require a parent or guardian to be present during the meetup.\nWhen registering\, please select the appropriate ticket which tells us if the student will be bringing his/her own laptop computer or would like to reserve and use one of our computers.\nAll skillsets are welcome! Those with advanced knowledge will be assisted in creating more advanced projects.\nPlease review our CoderDojoDSM Program Policy before registering.\n\nNOTE: If you need to cancel a reservation\, please contact us so the reservation may be made available to someone else. \nTo learn more\, visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-september-meetup/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T040000
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DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210725T015353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210725T015801Z
UID:4279-1631160000-1631178000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Tech Journey Golf Outing Fundraiser Presented by Lean TECHniques
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 9th\, 2021\, Lean TECHniques will host the 2021 Tech Journey Golf Outing Fundraiser at Beaver Creek Golf Course! \nThis event will have a 9:00 AM registration and a 10:00 AM shotgun start. \nCost to play:* \n\n$400/foursome\n$100/individual (pairings will be completed the week prior)\n\n*This includes green fees for 18-holes\, cart rental\, lunch\, raffle and games. 50% of the cost to play will be donated directly to Tech Journey. \nThe proceeds for this event will go to a scholarship fund for seniors that participated in Tech Journey Tech Camp program. This is in addition to a generous donation from Lean TECHniques that benefited 14 students in 2021’s graduating class. \nIf you are unable to attend\, please consider making a donation to Tech Journey in lieu of your participation. \nFor any additional questions\, please contact Danielle Brommer at dbrommer@leantechniques.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/tech-journey-golf-outing-fundraiser-presented-by-lean-techniques/
LOCATION:Beaver Creek Golf Club\, 11200 Northwest Towner Drive\, Grimes\, IA 50111\, Grimes\, IA\, 50111\, US
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210824T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210814T024705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T032839Z
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SUMMARY:FTC Team Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FIRST® Tech Challenge Team Informational Meeting\nJoin volunteer coaches and mentors as they share information about joining a central Iowa community-based FIRST Tech Challenge team for the upcoming FREIGHT FRENZY season. To participate\, students must be older than 12 but younger than 18 years of age.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/fll-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210814T032753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T032753Z
UID:4313-1629379800-1629383400@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:FLL Team Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FIRST® LEGO® League Team Informational Meeting\nJoin volunteer coaches as they share information about joining a central Iowa community-based FIRST LEGO League team for the CARGO CONNECT season. To participate\, students must have been at least 9 years of age or no older than 14 years of age on January 1\, 2021.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/fll-team-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:Franklin Jr High\, 4801 Franklin Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, US
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210514T212639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T212639Z
UID:4230-1626753600-1627038000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Tech Camp 2021
DESCRIPTION:Tech Camp 2021 will take place Tuesday\, July 20 through Friday\, July 23\, 2021\, daily from 9am to 4pm at the historic Franklin Junior High\, 4801 Franklin Ave in Des Moines\, Iowa. \nAs a program of Tech Journey\, Tech Camp is an immersive annual summer camp experience for central Iowa students in grades 8 through 12. Each year at Tech Camp\, invited students attend inspirational keynote sessions\, learning sessions and other activities to explore and engage with technology. Tech Camp is led by local technology professionals who give their time and talent to serve as volunteer facilitators and mentors. Students not only learn about technology\, but they also get to personally interact with professionals and discuss education\, careers\, jobs\, skills and the like. \nOnce a student is invited\, he or she can continue to attend Tech Camp each summer of his or her high school career. Each year students will be offered different technology learning sessions across tracks of software development\, hardware and physical computing and web development and media. \nOnly central Iowa students invited to attend Tech Camp 2021 are eligible to register.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/tech-camp-2021/
LOCATION:Franklin Junior High\, 4801 Franklin Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T063000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210304T012645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T012751Z
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SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM June Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are encouraged to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are invited to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policy before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-june-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T063000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210304T011842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T012536Z
UID:4151-1621054800-1621060200@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM May Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are encouraged to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are invited to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policy before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-may-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T063000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210109T012025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T012853Z
UID:4108-1618635600-1618641000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM April Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policies before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-april-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T063000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210109T011534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T013126Z
UID:4104-1616821200-1616826600@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM March Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policy before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-march-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T053000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210109T010935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T011021Z
UID:4099-1613793600-1613799000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM February Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policies before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-february-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201221T235116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T235116Z
UID:4089-1611657000-1611662400@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Coding with Scratch: Make a Winter Blizzard
DESCRIPTION:NOTE registration for this workshop is required through the Altoona Public Library. Ages 10-13 only. \nIn this fun\, hands on workshop. kids will make an animated winter snow scene that uses randomization\, coordinates in a plane\, loops and cloning. A computer with internet connection is required as students will be receiving instruction via virtual meeting software and coding in Scratch at the same time. Experience with a keyboard and mouse and multitasking in multiple applications and windows is helpful. No Scratch experience is required but a Scratch account is recommended if the student wants to save his/her work. Students can create a Scratch account at scratch.mit.edu with the help of an adult. \nScratch is a great way for students to learn introductory coding. Not only is Scratch fun\, but by using blocks and graphics\, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a text-based computer programming language. Scratch uses blocks of code that are placed together to create programs and manipulate graphics. Scratch also brings together communities of content creators by allowing Scratchers to share their work\, remix and learn from others.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/introduction-to-coding-with-scratch-make-a-winter-blizzard/
LOCATION:Virtual via Altoona Public Library
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210123T053000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20210109T005623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T005752Z
UID:4095-1611374400-1611379800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM January Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojo Des Moines!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojo Des Moines (CoderDojoDSM)\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policies before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-meetup-7/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Dojos
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201121T015746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T234005Z
UID:4074-1610620200-1610623800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:TechTime Workshop: Code a Mad Libs® Story in Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Scratch is a great way for students to learn coding. Not only is Scratch fun\, but by using blocks (think digital LEGOs®) instead of text\, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a programming language. Scratch uses blocks of code that are placed together to create programs of instructions\, if/then statements\, loops\, expressions\, and so on. Scratch also brings together communities of content creators by allowing Scratchers to share their work\, remix and learn from others. \nIn this fun and engaging virtual workshop\, students further their coding skills in Scratch by creating a Mad Libs® story using coding basics of sequencing\, events\, inputs\, outputs and string manipulation. This workshop is for students age 9+. \n\n\n\nRegistration of each student by a parent or guardian is required.\nA personal computer with an internet connection is required for both the Zoom virtual meeting and Scratch.\nPrior Scratch experience and comfort with keyboard and mouse is required.\nA Scratch account is not required by helpful if the student wants to save his or her project.\nParental participation is helpful for younger students who may have difficulty navigating a multiple-windows environment to manage the Zoom meeting and coding simultaneously.\n\nScratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab and is available for free at scratch.mit.edu. Support materials are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 license.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/code-a-mad-libs-story-in-scratch/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201219T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201219T053000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201028T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T214233Z
UID:4046-1608350400-1608355800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojoDSM!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policies before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-meetup-6/
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201121T015700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201121T020400Z
UID:4071-1608201000-1608204600@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:TechTime Workshop: Code a Winer Snow Scene in Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to code an animated winter snow scene using Scratch \nScratch is a great way for students to learn coding. Not only is Scratch fun\, but by using blocks (think digital LEGOs®) instead of text\, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a programming language. Scratch uses blocks of code that are placed together to create programs of instructions\, if/then statements\, loops\, expressions\, and so on. Scratch also brings together communities of content creators by allowing Scratchers to share their work\, remix and learn from others. \nIn this fun and engaging virtual workshop\, students age 9+ will further their coding skills in Scratch by creating an animated winter snow scene using coding basics of sequencing\, events\, cloning\, randomness and loops. Students will also learn geometry basics such as planes and coordinates. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is for students age 9 and above.\nRegistration of each student by a parent or guardian is required.\nA personal computer with an internet connection is required for both the Zoom virtual meeting and Scratch.\nPrior Scratch experience and comfort with keyboard and mouse is required.\nA Scratch account is not required by helpful if the student wants to save his or her project.\nParental participation is helpful for younger students who may have difficulty navigating a multiple-windows environment to manage the Zoom meeting and coding simultaneously.\n\nScratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab and is available for free at scratch.mit.edu. Support materials are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 license.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/code-a-winer-snow-scene-in-scratch/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201117T025548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T030429Z
UID:4066-1607596200-1607599800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Hour of Code™ and an Introduction to Coding
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 2020 Computer Science Education Week with Hour of Code™\nHour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. \nJoin Mark Frederick\, Chief Technology Officer with MākuSafe\, and Tim Sieber\, Executive Director of Tech Journey\, for this free\, virtual\, introductory workshop. All individuals age 9 and above are welcome to participate and receive an introduction to computer science and coding in a safe\, supportive environment. Registration is required. \nIncluded in this workshop will be an overview of computer science and coding\, an example application of how MākuSafe uses computer science to solve big problems and an unplugged activity using computer science to create pixel art. Students will then work independently through a self-paced coding tutorial. \nA personal computer with an internet connection is required for both the Zoom virtual meeting and the self-paced coding tutorial. No prior coding experience is needed but familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse is helpful. Parents\, we encourage you to assist early readers or students who may not have experience navigating multiple windows on a computer.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/hour-of-code-and-an-introduction-to-coding-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201117T025439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T030320Z
UID:4063-1607344200-1607347800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Hour of Code™ and an Introduction to Coding
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 2020 Computer Science Education Week with Hour of Code™\nHour of Code™ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. \nJoin Mark Frederick\, Chief Technology Officer with MākuSafe\, and Tim Sieber\, Executive Director of Tech Journey\, for this free\, virtual\, introductory workshop. All individuals age 9 and above are welcome to participate and receive an introduction to computer science and coding in a safe\, supportive environment. Registration is required. \nIncluded in this workshop will be an overview of computer science and coding\, an example application of how MākuSafe uses computer science to solve big problems and an unplugged activity using computer science to create pixel art. Students will then work independently through a self-paced coding tutorial. \nA personal computer with an internet connection is required for both the Zoom virtual meeting and the self-paced coding tutorial. No prior coding experience is needed but familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse is helpful. Parents\, we encourage you to assist early readers or students who may not have experience navigating multiple windows on a computer.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/hour-of-code-and-an-introduction-to-coding/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201013T020502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T020502Z
UID:4024-1606991400-1606996800@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:TechTime Workshop: Code a Robot to Play Rock-Paper-Scissors
DESCRIPTION:In this fun\, hands-on and virtual introductory robotics workshop\, students ages 10 to 15 will learn the basics about robots. Students will receive a brief overview of robotics and then spend time coding a robot to play the rock-paper-scissors game. Students will learn basic coding constructs such as event handlers\, variables\, conditionals and randomness while using Microsoft MakeCode and a micro:bit simulator. A computer with internet connection is required as students will be receiving instruction via virtual meeting software and coding the robot at the same time. Experience with a keyboard and mouse and multitasking in multiple applications and windows is helpful\, but not required. Prior coding experience is also helpful\, but not required. \nRegistration is required through West Des Moines Public Library. Visit their event page to register.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/techtime-workshop-code-a-robot-to-play-rock-paper-scissors/
LOCATION:Virtual via Altoona Public Library
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201203T063000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201109T230638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T231041Z
UID:4058-1606975200-1606977000@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Tech Journey Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tech Journey Connection\, a virtual event sharing what our organization has been up to and where we’re headed next! \nInterested in learning more about how you can get involved with STEM initiatives in central Iowa? This event is for you! Tech Journey’s past and present board members\, executive director and students will share more information about Tech Journey’s programs\, current initiatives and plans for the coming year. \nTech Journey’s mission is to “Inspire youth to increase their knowledge and interest in technology by providing engaging learning opportunities led by technology professionals.” The organization impacts central Iowa youth through its programs of CoderDojoDSM\, YouthCode and Tech Camp.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/tech-journey-connection/
LOCATION:Virtual via Altoona Public Library
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201013T021222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T214628Z
UID:4033-1606732200-1606737600@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:TechTime Workshop: Introduction to Coding with Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Scratch is a great way for students to learn introductory coding. Not only is Scratch fun\, but by using blocks and graphics\, emphasis is placed on learning coding fundamentals rather than worrying about the syntax of a text-based computer programming language. Scratch uses blocks of code that are placed together to create programs and manipulate graphics. Scratch also brings together communities of content creators by allowing Scratchers to share their work\, remix and learn from others. \nIn this fun\, introductory workshop\, students will learn about the Scratch environment and then create an animation using coding basics of sequencing\, events and loops. A computer with internet connection is required as students will be receiving instruction via virtual meeting software and coding in Scratch at the same time. Experience with a keyboard and mouse and multitasking in multiple applications and windows is helpful. No Scratch experience is required but a Scratch account is recommended if the student wants to save his/her work. Students can create a Scratch account at https://scratch.mit.edu/ with the help of an adult. \nRegistration is required through Altoona Public Library.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/techtime-workshop-introduction-to-coding-with-scratch/
LOCATION:Virtual via Altoona Public Library
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201121T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201121T053000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201028T212758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T214301Z
UID:4043-1605931200-1605936600@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:CoderDojoDSM Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us at CoderDojoDSM!\n\n\n\nEach month at CoderDojoDSM\, youth ages 9 to 18 can learn to code\, build a website\, create an app or game\, program a robot\, or simply explore technology in a less-structured\, creative\, and social environment. CoderDojoDSM is free and students of all skill levels are welcome. \nCoderDojoDSM meetups facilitate exploratory learning through project-based work. Students are welcome to bring projects of their own or we can suggest a project. Local technology professionals serve as volunteer mentors and help students as needed. Students are also welcome to share their projects as collaborative creativity and peer input is encouraged. \n\nThis month’s meetup will include breakout rooms for coding in Scratch or Python as well as working with the BBC micro:bit computer. Please indicate student interest on the registration form. For students new to coding\, we recommend starting with Scratch.\nA parent or guardian is required to complete the registration process for each student. Please review our program policies before registering.\nWe strongly recommend a parent or guardian be present with youth under the age of 13 as we cannot create online accounts for students and guidance on navigating multiple windows while working in Zoom is helpful for less experienced students.\nFor the best meetup experience and to interact with mentors\, students will need a personal computer with an operating microphone\, speakers or headphones and camera.\nThe Zoom desktop client is required and version 5.3.0 or later is recommended. Please update to the latest version prior to the meetup.\nTo learn more\, please visit coderdojodsm.com.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/coderdojodsm-meetup-5/
CATEGORIES:Dojos,Meetups
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20201013T020842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T020842Z
UID:4031-1603107000-1603112400@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:TechTime Workshop: Create a Ghost-Catching Game in Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Halloween by creating your own clicker game to catch ghosts! In this fun\, hands-on virtual workshop\, students ages 10 to 15 will learn the basics of coding using the block-based programming language\, Scratch. Students will follow instructions to create the game and learn basic coding concepts of sequencing\, repetition\, events\, randomness and variables. A computer with internet connection is required as students will be receiving instruction via virtual meeting software and coding in Scratch at the same time. Experience with a keyboard and mouse and multitasking in multiple applications and windows is helpful\, but not required. No Scratch experience is required but a Scratch account is recommended if the student wants to save his/her work. Students can create a Scratch account at https://scratch.mit.edu/ with the help of an adult. \nRegistration is required through the West Des Moines Public Library. Visit their event page to register.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/techtime-workshop-create-a-ghost-catching-game-in-scratch/
LOCATION:Virtual via Altoona Public Library
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T111500
DTSTAMP:20260420T050330
CREATED:20200610T212222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T181306Z
UID:3952-1596441600-1596712500@www.techjourney.org
SUMMARY:Tech Camp 2020
DESCRIPTION:Tech Camp 2020 Virtual Edition will take place from Monday\, August 3 through Thursday\, August 6\, 1:00 to 4:15pm daily. Through a virtual format\, registered students will participate in two general/keynote sessions and two learning sessions over the four days. Learning sessions will include introductory and advanced topics covering coding with Python\, web development with HTML/CSS/JavaScript\, game development with PlayCanvas\, programming an Arduino with Tinkercad\, an information security capture the flag challenge and more. \nTech Camp 2020 is free and available for students in central Iowa entering 8th through 12th grades. Registration is required and limited. Click the website link on the left to register.
URL:https://www.techjourney.org/event/tech-camp-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Camps
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END:VCALENDAR