TechGYRLS Who Code Fall Class

From Facebook and Instagram to Google and Wikipedia, a big part of our everyday life is spent online. But how are websites like these created? In this
hands-on and immersive summer class, we will be diving into the web to learn the coding basics. One of the best parts of learning to code is that YOU
control what your website looks like, from choosing colors and fonts and imagery and so much more. Students will gain a fundamental knowledge of
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and will finish with their very own responsive website.

October 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd.
Saturday Mornings – 10am – 1pm

Click HERE to Register

TechGYRLS Programs

Afterschool TechGYRLS

Robolab I

Introduction to object-oriented programming and building robots.

Robolab II

Builds on the skills learned in Robolab I. The girls are given specific challenges with specific tasks. This prepares them to be on the Challenge Team.

Congratulations to our 2022 Summer Robolab Participants!

TechGYRLS Space Challenge Scrimmage

Some of our girls will participate in a space challenge scrimmage in 2021.

For more information please contact us.

About YWCA TechGYRLS

2016 Western PA First Lego League Robotics Grand Championship Yough Middle School YWCA TechGYRLS team took first place for FLL Core Values and Inspiration.

The YWCA TechGYRLS Program empowers young women ages 11-14 through education and exposure to robotics technology and promotes continued involvement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

This program makes it possible for girls to experience “hands-on” computer programming and physics, along with building and operating autonomous robots in an environment that promotes participation and learning.

We use the latest LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 Technology. We currently offer TechGYRLS Robotics as an after school program in five school districts: Greensburg Salem Middle School, Jeannette McKee Elementary, Monessen Middle School, Ligonier Valley Middle School, and Yough Intermediate Middle School.

All Robolabs conclude with a “Robo Expo” for the girls to demonstrate their working robots to friends and family. When the girls have completed Robolab I and Robolab II they have the opportunity to be part of a competition team sponsored by FIRST LEGO League (FLL®).

“I am writing this email to thank you for sparking my interest in STEM during my middle school years. I just graduated this past spring and I am currently enrolled in the Swanson School of Engineering at Pitt. I was recently given a writing assignment about why I chose engineering and immediately thought about my experience in Robo-lab. Although we have not been in touch, I felt it was necessary to tell you I am fulfilling my aspirations because of the skills and interests I developed while competing in FLL. I hope the program is still thriving and more importantly I hope you know you have inspired so many young women to join a field they may not have had the courage to otherwise.” – Past TechGYRLS program participant