Who We Are

Webgyrlz Code is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that focuses on computer science training for girls and women. Training includes web development using HTML & CSS, introduction to animation and game development with Scratch programming, and introduction to mobile app development.

🏆 How it started: Webgyrlz Code is the 2014 winner of the EngenuitySC Ignite! Ideas contest

🏆 How it's going: June 2021- Awarded Central Carolina Community Foundation Black-led and Black-benefiting General Operating Support $10,000 Grant

 

COVID-19 UPDATE: All classes are currently taught virtually.

In-person classes can be taught at various locations throughout the Midlands of South Carolina. Click here learn more about Webgyrlz Code and contact us for details..

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

  • EASY TO UNDERSTAND: Our program can be taught to girls as young as 8 years old

  • NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED!  We provide all equipment (for in-person classes) for the girls to learn code and build their website. All we need are girls ready to learn.

  • NO INTERNET NEEDED! Our program was designed to be taught in ALL communities.  No Internet Access? NO PROBLEM!  Our program is taught the same way as class spaces with the Internet.

  • VIRTUAL LESSONS: Our curriculum has successfully been taught online for 2 years. We can offer the same in-person experience vritually.  

In the News

We are honored and humbled to be a reciepient of 1 of 7 General Operating Support Grants from Central Carolina Community Foundation. The $10,000 grant for Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofit organizations is a "program aimed at removing some of the financial barriers nonprofits face as they strive to fulfill their missions." Click to read the full press release

Webgyrlz Code receives $10,000 grant

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT DURING MIDLANDS GIVES ON MAY 4, 2021. We raised $1,821! 

June 2021 - August 2021 Hosted Virtual Summer Coding Camps for web development, game design, app development, and animation.

June 2021: Awarded Central Carolina Community Foundation Black-led and Black-benefiting General Operating Support $10,000 Grant

January 2021: Founder, Shambi Broome, named an IBM Champion (YR 2)

January 2021: Virtual HERO Kit initiative: This project was supported by a Beyond the Table grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation and was inspired by the On the Table initiative.

January 2021: Virtual Web Development Class for students, grades 3-8

December 2020: European Virtual Scratch Programming Workshop for kids & adults

October/November 2020: Virtual: Pilot Virtual Mobile App Development Class, grades 3-6

September 2020:  Awarded the M.B. Kahn Construction Company Fund of Central Carolina Community Foundation grant of $1,925

  carolinamoneylogo

 

Webgyrlz Code at TedxYouth@ColumbiaSC

Webgyrlz Code at TedxYouth@ColumbiaSC