What is Girls Who Code?
Girls Who Code offers a research-backed curriculum designed to build coding skills, confidence, and community for girls and gender-expansive students. The curriculum is developed by Girls Who Code and covers everything from web development and game design to AI and data science. The Quarter Project simply brings it to life locally.
Our after-school clubs meet once a week and give students a supportive, hands-on space to explore computer science, connect with peers, and discover what's possible in tech.
Who Is Girls Who Code For?
Girls Who Code clubs through The Quarter Project are open to students in the Poudre School District. Whether you've never written a line of code or you're already curious about what's next, this program meets you where you are.
Students who join a Girls Who Code club can expect weekly after-school sessions with guided, project-based coding activities, a welcoming environment built around collaboration, and a connection to a national network of over 860,000 girls, women, and nonbinary individuals who code.
Find a Girls Who Code Club Near You in Northern Colorado
We host Girls Who Code clubs at multiple schools across the Poudre School District. Contact us to find out which schools are currently hosting a club and how to get involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created the Girls Who Code curriculum?
The Girls Who Code curriculum is developed by Girls Who Code, a national nonprofit organization. The Quarter Project hosts and facilitates the program locally at schools in the Poudre School District; we bring the club to your community, while Girls Who Code provides the content.
Who can participate?
Girls Who Code clubs through The Quarter Project are open to students in the Poudre School District. No prior coding experience is needed, all skill levels are welcome!
How often do clubs meet?
Clubs meet once a week after school. Sessions are hands-on and project-based, so students are building and creating from day one.
Is there a cost to join?
Girls Who Code clubs are free to participants. The program is designed to make coding education accessible to all students.
Which schools host a club?
We host Girls Who Code clubs at multiple schools across the Poudre School District. Contact us to find out which locations are currently active and whether there's a club at your school.
How do I sign my child up?
Reach out to The Quarter Project directly and we'll help you find the right club and get your student enrolled.
What will my child learn?
Students explore a range of coding topics through the Girls Who Code curriculum, including web development, game design, data science, and artificial intelligence, all taught in a fun, collaborative setting.
Is this program only for girls?
Girls Who Code is designed for girls and gender-expansive students. If you're unsure whether the program is the right fit, don't hesitate to reach out and ask, we want every student to feel welcome.