IT’S TIME TO JOIN THE CLUB!
The Lancaster Science Factory welcomes new and returning coders to the Girls Code Club for the Fall 2026 Season! Choose between cohorts on Sunday afternoons. The program will follow a NEW curriculum that includes coding robots and micro:bits. Coders will learn about algorithms, functions, and other coding basics, then write real code to complete hands-on projects. Both beginner coders and advanced coders alike will complete projects that will challenge them no matter their experience!
This program is open to girls ages 8 – 13. No coding experience is required, but it is helpful for students to have some experience with a qwerty keyboard and mouse. The cost is just $105 per participant. This includes eight facilitated lessons, a Girls Code Club branded item, and earned attendance incentives. Cohorts will not be separated by coding language this year; both cohorts will follow our new curriculum.
Scholarships are available for families with financial needs. Click here to fill out our online scholarship application.
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Schedule
Cohort 1: 1-2:30 pm
Cohort 2: 3-4:30 pm
Both cohorts meet biweekly on Sundays on the following dates:
- Week 1: September 13
- Week 2: September 27
- Week 3: October 11
- Week 4: October 25
- Week 5: November 8
- Week 6: November 22
- Week 7: December 6
- Week 8: December 20
Why It Matters
Computer science is rarely covered in elementary and middle school, but early exposure is essential. We want to encourage an interest in girls at a young age while creating a warm and supportive community.
Technology is all around us. Computer science jobs are projected to grow dramatically by 2026, yet women earn only 18% of the Computer Science bachelor’s degrees in the United States. Click here to read more about the current state of women in computer science.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Head Coach: Amanda Mooney
Amanda graduated from Millersville University with a major in English, where her studies focused on technological literacy in and out of the classroom. She began her career in digital marketing and web design before joining Cargas Systems as a User Experience Designer. In her free time, you can find Amanda on her yoga mat, tending her balcony garden, or enjoying a cup of tea and a good book. She has a passion for accessible design and technology that feels like magic. She is so excited to see what this year’s cohort of coders will do!
Assistant Coach: Kai Barclay
Kai graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Linguistics and minors in Computer Science and German. Inspired by mentoring a Girls Who Code club in college, they then got their teaching certificate from York College of Pennsylvania. They are currently working on a Master’s in Data Science at Juniata College. In daily life, they teach Math and Computer Science at McCaskey High School. When they are not teaching, Kai can be found walking around downtown Lancaster, making sourdough bread, or traveling far and wide. Kai loves all things STEAM and is excited to share that love with this year’s cohort of coders!
