Does your child want to create their own games, animations, and stories? Do you want to keep their interest in learning coding, or maybe encourage them towards the next level? Join our series of fun kids and parents events free to learn and get inspired from other coding fans from all over the world. There will be plenty of aahs and wows! You will find your child more motivated to code, create, and learn!
Join us for an unforgettable Minecraft coding adventure where your child can become the hero of the theater! In this new exciting live online coding class, students will step into the shoes of creative problem solvers, using code to ensure the show goes on without a hitch. Guided by an expert instructor, children will explore programming concepts while having tons of fun in this Minecraft: Education Edition world (check out the cool trailer!). Find the show's missing star, unlock hidden gags, and interact with an ensemble cast. Help the Agent overcome stage fright as you solve coding puzzles backstage. Watch your coding skills shine in an epic final performance!
From self-driving cars and humanoids to AI generated art and ChatGPT, AI is one of the fast growing areas in technology. What is AI? What are some of the cool things it can do? Join this event to learn about fun cutting-edge AI applications created by companies such as Google and Nvidia. Your child will enjoy lots of group discussion, interaction with an expert instructor, and hands-on projects.
We run this free event regularly, and the same content is covered every time. To explore AI deeper, join our small group courses:
AI Explorers (grades 4-9) - Enjoy a broad overview of a variety AI applications and technologies, such as computer vision, chatbots, robotics, and generative AI.
Create with ChatGPT (grades 4-7) - Learn how to use ChatGPT as a tool for planning, brainstorming, and even creating your own chatbot.
AI Creators (grades 6-12) - Take a deep dive into learning how to code AI applications with Python and more.
(Event organized by ChallengerHers.org. Join their mailing list for future event and mentoring opportunities.)
Are you planning to participate in this year’s Congressional App Challenge? Do you have questions about how to effectively develop your app?
Join us for a series of special speaker and mentorship sessions featuring different winners of last year’s Congressional App Challenge.
During their session, our speakers will present their award-winning app and share valuable insights, strategies, and tips for success in the competition. Following their presentation, students will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized advice and mentorship on their own app development projects. So bring your own ideas to get feedback.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand guidance from past winners and enhance your preparation for the challenge. You will need to book each session separately. Book all 3, even if you can't join all of them to receive videos afterwards.
Jaylynn Perez - August 22nd, 5 pm PST/8PM EST
Jaylynn is a high school student from New York and a winner of last year's Congressional App Challenge. She helped develop Makers of Tomorrow, an innovative and accessible app designed to increase minority interest and participation in STEM. The platform enables students to connect, share STEM-related projects, and explore engaging lab ideas across various scientific disciplines to spark curiosity and involvement.
Emily Ahmad - August 31st, 3 pm PST/6pm EST
Emily is a high school student from Ohio and a winner of last year's Congressional App Challenge. She created SwiftSecure, a platform designed to teach kids the fundamentals of cybersecurity and safe online behavior. Inspired by a personal moment watching a young cousin explore the internet without guidance, the app was created to help children navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
Grace Kaspar and Sia Sood - September 5th, 5 pm PST/8PM EST
Grace and Sia are high school students from Minnesota and winners of last year's Congressional App Challenge. Wanting to raise awareness about brain health, they developed the app Design Your Brain, which uses engaging tools to improve attention, memory, and other cognitive skills. The app features personalized levels, interactive puzzles, and an AI brain buddy designed to make cognitive training more accessible.
They are in your phone, and they are in your car. They light up your house, and they run roller coasters. What are they? They're electronic circuits and they're everywhere!
In this fun free online event series, your child will learn the basics of electronic circuits using Snap Circuits. We will build several fun projects each time, while learning what a circuit is, how circuits work, and how to add more parts in a circuit to make sounds, light, and more! They will also learn sensors and advanced content such as integrated circuits.
"I really love this fun and interactive event. Me and my classmates had a blast sharing with each other and talking about how things work. The teacher was amazing and he helped me out so much. When a person was stuck on something he would help us out." shared our student Pavel.
It is a series of 6 events that are happening on the following dates. Sign up once and you will be included in all future events in the series.
Saturday, 3/8/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Introduction
Thursday, 4/10/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Conductors
Saturday, 5/10/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Resistors
Friday, 6/6/2025, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Integrated Circuits 1
Saturday, 7/12/2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sensors
Friday, 8/8/2025, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Integrated Circuits 2
Code games and animations with Scratch coding, beginner to advanced levels
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
Fast-paced introduction to Scratch coding: build games, stories, and animations
Discover how AI fuels self-driving cars, face recognition, and other advanced technologies
