GlobalHack

GlobalHack gives students hands-on experiences around computer science. We get students excited about computer programming by showing them how fun, creative, and empowering coding can be. Located out of St. Louis, our programs including workshops, hackathons, a summer camp, and a youth coding league.

Learning to code promotes computational thinking, which is how software engineers solve problems. It combines mathematics, logic, and teaches you a new way to think about the world. Computational thinking helps us to tackle large problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable ones, and allows us to create abstract models for complex systems.

GlobalHack offers a variety of different programs for middle and high schoolers.

• A Summer Camp - During our summer camp, you’ll learn how to build your own games, explore the basics of coding, and so much more. From game design to web development, we’ve got a variety of courses that will fit your interest and experience level. You’ll build new skills, make new friends, and have fun!
• Youth Coding League (YCL) - The Youth Coding League (YCL) turns ‘coding’ into a team spectator sport that is both entertaining to watch and fun to compete in. Students learn to code at weekly meetings held at their school. The season culminates in a fun and interactive competition.
• CS First with GlobalHack - This program utilizes Google’s CS First curriculum to give students hands-on exposure to computer programming. Google’s CS First is free, easy to use, and designed for teachers and students with no previous computer science experience. The content is targeted at 4th through 8th grade students and uses Scratch as a platform for learning.