Ready Set Code!
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Program Highlights
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Engaging activities that make coding concepts accessible and enjoyable.
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Promotes creative problem-solving and innovative thinking through coding challenges.
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Collaborative environment with peer interaction and mentorship.
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Connects students with peers and mentors who share an interest in technology.
Full Description
Ready, Set Code is a 3-week in-person program designed for girls in grades 3-12, covering all things coding!
Participants will learn through cohort-based lessons tailored to their age groups, engaging in creative and collaborative activities.
This program aims to inspire and equip young female coders with the skills and confidence to thrive in the world of technology. Join us to empower the next generation of female tech leaders!
Grades
This program is offered to girls or non-binary students in Grades 3-12 (in the 2025/2026 academic year).
Dates
Round 1
Saturdays
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
October 18, October 25, November 1, 2025
Round 2
Saturdays
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
November 8, November 15, November 22, 2025
Price
$240 for grade 3-4 or grade 5-8
$280 for grade 9-12
Course Offerings
Fall 2025 courses will be offered in two rounds:
- Round 1: October 18, October 25, November 1, 2025
- Round 2: November 8, November 15, November 22, 2025
Students are welcome to take courses from both rounds if they like! Participation in Round 1 is not required before taking a course in Round 2.
Course Offerings in Round 1: October 18, October 25, November 1, 2025
Grade 3-4
Esc + Explore
Esc+Explore invites students in grades 3–4 to begin their journey into the world of coding through playful, hands-on exploration. Blending creativity with technology, students will use beginner-friendly coding tools to experiment software controlled technologies, allowing them to discover how their instructions can shape the world around them. This course is designed to make coding feel magical and approachable, encouraging curiosity while building problem-solving and logical thinking skills. By combining imagination with coding, Esc+Explore sparks excitement for STEM and lays the foundation for more advanced coding pathways in later grades.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be using Scratch for block-based coding and Code Kit for programming Arduino with block-based code.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering
Grade 5-8
Ctrl + Code
Step into the world of coding and creation with Ctrl+Code! This course introduces students in grades 5–8 to the power of programming. Students will start by using block-based code to tackle complex logic and build interactive projects, then transition into text-based programming to gain the foundations needed to write their own code. Along the way, they’ll bring their ideas to life by connecting software with real-world hardware—controlling lights, sensors, and other components through their programs. Ctrl+Code is the perfect launchpad for students to explore how code moves from screen to circuit.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be learning C++ (Arduino) and Python in this course.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering
Grade 9-12
Shift + Design
Turn big ideas into working prototypes! This program empowers students to explore the power of coding and electronics as tools for innovation and problem-solving. Through hands-on projects, participants will gain foundational experience in both C++ and Python, learning how these coding languages can bring their ideas to life. Along the way, students will see how technology connects to real-world challenges and discover how their skills can be applied to create meaningful solutions. From building simple interactive systems to designing socially impactful prototypes, this program equips students with the tools to transform imagination into reality.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be learning C++ (Arduino) and Python in this course.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering
Course Offerings in Round 2: November 8, November 15, November 22, 2025
Grade 3-4
Coding in Math
Coding in Math lets students in grades 3-4 discover the connection between coding and math. Through playful projects, they’ll experiment with patterns, measurements, and problem-solving, learning how to turn math concepts into interactive programs while gaining confidence with logical thinking and early computational skills.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be using Scratch for block-based coding and Code Kit for programming Arduino with block-based code.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics
Grade 5-8
Coding in Science
Coding in Science empowers students in grades 5–8 to investigate scientific ideas through coding. Through open-ended challenges and guided experimentation, students explore their scientific curiosity while building problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They’ll see how computational thinking can make science visible, understandable, and fun.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be learning C++ (Arduino) and Python in this course.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Sciences
Grade 9-12
Coding in Physics
Coding in Physics invites students in grades 9–12 to tackle challenging physics concepts through coding. Using code, students can understand and visualize complex physics concepts, turning abstract ideas into interactive experiences. This course fosters curiosity, problem-solving, and creative thinking, showing students how they can use code to understanding and interact with their world around them.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be learning C++ (Arduino) and Python in this course.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics
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