Program areas at BGC
In school/ code clubs:code clubs - an afterschool program that creates a safe and nurturing culture, girls are introduced to coding and the tech space through project-based collaborative learning. In-person and virtual code clubs can be held at a school or community center or at a corporate partner location.summer camps - summer camps offer a space where girls can learn computer science and coding principles in the company of other girls like themselves with mentorship from women they can see themselves becoming. In- person and virtual summer camps provide hands-on, project based instruction, where students engage in tech instruction.
Chapters: the organization's workshops are geared toward introducing participants to the technological universe and encouraging them to pursue careers as tech creators and entrepreneurs. Their classes are designed for ages 7-17, and no prior computing experience is necessary.
Education/curriculum: the organization's curriculum is designed to encourage student-driven learning, as participants think analytically, design, play, and code in real-time. The curriculum allows progressive learning pathways from beginner to expert with a focus on culturally-relevant pedogogy.
Virtual: the organization offers year-round structured digital engagement via a virtual platform that varies from one-off technical coding workshops, specialized series of technical workshops where the content is provided by partners, or collaborated content between partners and our curriculum teams, as well as virtual enrichment activities to support soft skills and leadership skills.alumnae: the organization's alumnae program seeks to extend the support they provide to their students beyond their k-12 school years by providing career development support, coaching, mentoring, and community to ensure successful completion of their post-secondary pathways.