Programs

Mission: TechChangers is a 501c3 focused on creating a diverse community of youth makers, technologists, leaders, and innovators by providing all students, especially underrepresented and socioeconomically challenged groups with opportunities to discover and foster their passion for STEM and computing. We are a 501c3 supporting the Howard County community.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR WINTER 2021 VIRTUAL CLASSES

NEW - Code Monkey Classes for 2rd - 3rd
What is CodeMonkey?
CodeMonkey is a fun and educational game-based environment where kids learn to code without any prior experience. After completing CodeMonkey's award-winning coding courses, kids will be able to navigate through the programming world with a sense of confidence and accomplishment.

What Will You Do In Class?

Connect with friends
Learn coding basics in real programming languages
Develop a strong foundation in coding principles while having fun!

Who: 2nd and 3rd Graders
Where: Live session via Zoom
Dates: Tuesday & Thursdays in January Starting January 5th (Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21)
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Cost: $100 *includes a year long subscription to the CodeMonkey coding platform and a Tech Changers Coding Package
Limited scholarships available
Register Your 2nd/3rd Grade for Code Monkey Here
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Makey Makey Maker Classes for 4th & 5th Graders!
Jump off the computer and into the world of physical computing and circuits with Makey Makey Maker Class! Registration NOW Open

What is a Makey Makey?
Makey Makey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects into touch pads & input device.
What Will You Do In Class:

Connect with friends.
Explore conductivity & circuits.
Create and explore computer hardware.
Make conductive material act as the input device for a computer.
Think like a hardware engineer & solve real-world design challenges.

Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Where: Live session via Zoom
Dates: Tuesday & Thursdays in January 5th (Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21)
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Cost: $100 plus $75 materials/delivery fees* Scholarships available
NOTE: Materials include Makey Makey & other supplies which will be delivered to your home 5 days prior to class start.
Register Your 4th/5th Grader for Makey Makey Here

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Tech Changers Events Calendar

Other Tech Changers Programs:

Physical Computing {101} Intro to Physical Computing

4th & 5th Graders - Girls and Boys! Join Tech Changers as we launch a new course that will take you on a journey through the world of computers. From computer dissections to logic gates, learn what it takes to get your code through a computer. Study computer anatomy and explore the circulatory systems of computer code as you study what happens to your code as it is transformed from a simple algorithm to pulsing binary and circuitry.
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Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Program On Hold Due to Covid
Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30-6:00 for open ended activities. Class from 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
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Physical Computing <201> Lights Cameras & Action

Girls Who Code Intro {Middle School} & Girls Who Code {High School Girls} Clubs

Girls Who Code Middle School Club
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Program Dates: TBD
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Register: Spring Virtual Session Scheduled to Begin Feb 2021
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Girls Who Code High School Club
This out-of-school club will write python code to automate Snapchat. Once we master a basic project together, each participant will get to build their own Snapchat bot!
Who: High School Girls
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Program On Hold Due to Covid
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Register Online - Registration Closed.
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TechChanger MakerSpace Mondays: Co-ed Drop in Maker Club!
Maker Space Mondays are designed to connect industry experts with high school students to survey a variety of topics from computer hardware, soldering, circuits, and nanotechnology.
Who: Students 8th-12th grade
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Program On Hold Due to Covid
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Register Online - Registration Closed.
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APL STEM Girl Power! Tech Changers always has a great time supporting APL STEM Girl Power! Past session include computing activities like, Let's Get Physical with micro:bits and sewable circuits. These programs empower girls to write code to make a Rocks Paper Scissors game and explore circuity.

Think Like a Programmer: Tech Changers supports local Girl Scouts to complete requirements for the Think Like a Programmer Journey. This 2 hour program covers many basic computer science topics like algorithms, pseudocode, loops, and functions. Sessions are fun and engaging and incorporate both unplugged and computer based activities via code.org! Contact Lisa Wenzel: lisa@techchangers.org for more info!