Girls Who Code - Clubs & Pathways
Free, project-based programs including a cybersecurity track alongside web development, game design, and data science. Clubs meet after school/weekends; the self-paced Pathways program is virtual for high schoolers.
Clubs are free programs for all 3rd-12th graders of any skill level
Held in-person or entirely online
Apply to Start a Club
How to Apply
- Apply online to start a Club
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