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Coding Clubs

Computer Science for Grades 3-5 and 6-8

Throughout the Clubs, members will:

  • Learn to see themselves as computer scientists.
  • Gain exposure to project management and problem-solving techniques.
  • Learn in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models.
  • Learn the foundational computer science concepts that form the basis for all programming languages.

Each meeting will include fun, interactive activities. North Dakota’s Gateway to Science incorporates the Girls Who Code curriculum for grades 3-8 coding clubs.

There is no cost to participate in NDGTS Coding Club, but registration is required. Please complete the form below to register for the Fall 2023 session.

 

Fall 2023 Coding Club Session
September 14
September 21
September 28
October 5
October 12

Grades 3-5 – Session Full

If your child is interested in attending, please contact Arin at arin@gscience.org to be added to the waitlist – there may be some changes as the club start date approaches.  Complete unplugged or plugged challenges in Scratch after reading each chapter in the Girls Who Code non-fiction book, Learn to Code and Change the World, or fiction book, the Friendship Code.

NDGTS Coding Club for grades 3-5 meets Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:15 pm at Gateway to Science.

Grades 6-8 – NDGTS Coding Club

Learn a variety of programming languages, including Scratch, Swift, Python, and JavaScript. Girls Who Code Projects offer a range of difficulty for beginner programmers who have little to no experience programming to more advanced learners who will engage in more advanced topics like data structures.

Coding Club for grades 6-8 meets Thursday from 3:45 to 5:00 pm at Horizon Middle School.

Contact Arin via email at arin@gscience.org with questions or call the North Dakota’s Gateway to Science office at 701-258-1975.

Coding Club Registration 2023-24

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