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.
Webgyrlz Code is the 2014 winner of the EngenuitySC Ignite! Ideas contest
Webgyrlz Code Ladies-Only Coding Boot Camp is the 2019 winner of the Engage Richland Power Up Pitch Competition
Classes are taught at various locations throughout the Midlands of South Carolina. Click here learn more about Webgyrlz Code.
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 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.
- FOLLOW UP: Girls who complete the program will receive FREE email tutorials to continue to build on their projects on their own time.
In the News
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT DURING MIDLANDS GIVES ON MAY 5, 2020! We raised $1,234! More Details to Come
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
July 30, 2020: Pilot Virtual WordPress Website Design Adult Class sponsored by Boingo
July 2020: Virtual Game Design Coding Camp, grades 3-12
July 2020: Virtual Web Development Coding Camp, grades 3-12
June 2020: Virtual Scratch Programming Camps, grades 3-12
January - March 2020: Afterschool Coding Workshops with Passion 2 Pay Project; Columbia, SC
January 2020: Career Expo with EngenuitySC & Richland School District One; Columbia, SC
Webgyrlz Code at TedxYouth@ColumbiaSC