This program is completely free for the participants. However, there are many expenses attributed to hiring instructors, providing busing, and giving the girls adequate supplies. Any donation would mean the world to us, as we are dedicated to ensuring the girls a quality education for the year to come. XX Coders Inc is a 501 (C) (3) organization, registered under EIN – 82-0915111. Donations and gifts are tax-deductible.
What is our mission?
XX Coders was founded to encourage young women to learn about the wonders of the computer science field. Supporting girls’ interest in computer science will change the way many of them look at their careers and future goals, helping to close the shocking gender gap in this field. XX Coders has expanded its mission to bring computer science education to socioeconomically disadvantaged students and students with special needs. Computer science is a booming industry in modern society and in order for technology to advance, everyone needs to be part of this progress, and this is XX Coders’ ultimate goal.
What do we accomplish?
The XX Coders Summer Camp is a program specifically designed to educate young women about the wonders of technology. Over the course of two weeks, participants will learn about the basics of computer science and how they can apply these skills to daily life. Due to the town in which the camp operates, the program is free to all female students, and includes the potential for once-in-a-lifetime field trips, the chance to meet amazing guest speakers who actively work in STEM-related fields, and daily activities that demonstrate the use of innovative technology. That is why we are requesting your help in raising money for these girls’ education!
In the past, campers have visited Google Headquarters, met with STEM professionals such as Senior Manager of Process Management at Canon, Kathy Ziet, and earned coding certification and free XX Coders merchandise. The XX Coders Summer Camp is a great opportunity for young women to understand and utilize technology in order to forge a successful future. Additionally, over the last two years of running XX Coders, I have met amazing women, people, and companies who also fight for my cause and I am grateful to be taught by an amazing mentor, Stefana Muller, who created her own nonprofit Long Island Women in Tech to also pave the way for women in STEM in our area.