CodeNow: Read, Write, Innovate!

Video games, Facebook, and iPhones — what do these three things have in common? They were all built by people who learned how to code. Computer programming is a fun and exciting skill. All, it takes is a little bit of help to get started and that’s what we’re here for.

CodeNow teaches underrepresented youth grades 10 -12 basics in computer programming. Our goal is to help you understand how to program in a way that is engaging and interactive, while giving you relevant experience for your future.

CodeNow makes learning about technology awesome with our 5-step program. We are recruiting DC area high school students for our upcoming session. The next weekend trainings are on April 21 & 22 and April 28 & 29. ~~Applications are due by April 6.~~

DCPS is on Spring Break this week. With this in mind we have extended the deadline for applications to Wednesday, April 11th.

If you’re interested in learning about computer programming, this program is a great opportunity for you. Space is limited. We suggest you apply immediately

Five parts to our program:

1) Weekend Training: Each student selected will participate in one weekend training. On Day 1, students will learn basics in programming with Hackety Hack, an open source program. On Day 2, using Lego Mindstorms, (robotic kits made out of Legos), students works in team to build and program robots.

2) Online Course Work: Through a partnership with TeamTreehouse.com, students are assigned online course work. Treehouse is an online learning platform which uses video tutorials to teach programming skills.

3) Bootcamp: Students will attend a 4-day training, over consecutive weekends on 5/19, 5/20, 5/26 and 5/27 during which each student will receive intensive training in the programming language Ruby. At the end of the bootcamp each attendee will have built a project.

4) Netbooks: Each student who completes the weekend training and bootcamp will receive a netbook.

5) Alumni Community: All students who complete the trainings and bootcamp will be invited to join our Alumni community where they will receive mentoring, assistance finding internships, and invitations to attend hackathons and our monthly meet-up.

Please contact Ryan Seashore at Ryan@CodeNow.org with questions.

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