Sho-bee-doo-be-do! Rails Girls is setting the beat with laughter & coding in Columbia, Maryland. During this free workshop, high school girls will jump into the exciting world of building web applications with Ruby on Rails & meet new friends along the way. No experience required – just some curiosity!
To register for Rails Girls, please visit the event page on the CRTC Website here
Friday, 10 October will also feature Cupcakes & Computers, an event open to Elementary and Middle School girls to get them interested and excited about computers and technology.
To register for Cupcakes & Computers, please visit the event page on the CRTC Website here
Rails Girls aims to give tools to girls to build their ideas and dreams.
You learn designing and coding by doing it with help from our expert coaches while learning with other awesome girls.
You want to help? Excellent. We are looking for Rails coaches. Submit an application.
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Rails Girls Installation PartyGet to know the other attendees a little bit before hand. Bring your laptop, if you have one, and we can install Ruby on Rails for you. Stay for some pizza and cupcakes. |
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Cupcakes & ComputersAge based activities for Elementary and Middle School girls related to computers and technology. Pizza and of course... cupcakes will be provided. |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am |
Installation Party, The SequelIf you didn't make it to the Installation Party on Friday, plan to come early to get Ruby on Rails installed on your machine. |
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| 9:30 am - 10:00 am |
Registration & BreakfastSign in, grab some grub and get ready to code! |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Welcome & Introduction of CoachesLearn about the day and meet the people who will make it happen. |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Introduction to RubyEnough small talk, let's jump in and see what Ruby is all about! We'll have hands on coding time, some awesome speakers & a break to grab a soda and meet new friends. |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
LunchFree food....and some free time to chat with your amazing coaches. |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Ruby on Rails Application WorkshopTake your rockin' skills that you learned in the morning and code a Ruby on Rails application. We'll also take some time to learn about programming as a career while enjoying some sugary goodness. |
| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Wrap UpShowcase what you learned and find out how to learn more. Trade emails with new friends or enjoy some free time to keep coding! |
Application process:
1) Please complete the online Registration Application by 29 September 2014.
2) Applications will be reviewed and confirmed participants will be notified by 3 October 2014.
Questions? info@chesapeaketech.org
Without the Chesapeake regional tech scene, we would be lost! A big thank you to our sponsors and partners in this event:
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How much does the workshop cost? Nothing, nada, zip, zilch. It’s free – you just need to be excited!
Who is this workshop aimed for? High school girls who have basic knowledge of working with a computer and want to check out what programming is all about.
Girls under 14 MUST be accompanied by a parent who can stay and work with them throughout the workshop.
Girls over 14 are welcome to bring a parent but are not required to. Grown-ups will have a blast and learn new things too!
Can boys attend? Nope. Sorry, guys. The only exception is a Dad who wants to accompany his daughter. This is welcome and encouraged (and really cool)!
I know how to program Ruby on Rails. How can I help? We are looking for people to be coaches. Fill out the coach's application.