VineyardApp Camp

Have you ever wanted to be a hacker? Or wanted to learn how to code? On the Internet these days, it’s important to understand how hackers work, so you can stay safe from them. In this speciality camp, you will learn how to “hack” through fun coding (and code-breaking) exercises. You’ll learn about the three main methods hackers use, hack websites we set up, learn how to code, and build fake websites to spoof your friends. Along the way, you’ll learn how to stay safe online. Finally, you’ll examine the cyber-security for a real local business and give them recommendations on how to improve. Get ready to have fun breaking things! *Computer or tablet is required for this class. GDS will provide a Chromebook if you do not have access to your own device.

Have you ever wanted to be a hacker? Or wanted to learn how to code? On the Internet these days, it’s important to understand how hackers work, so you can stay safe from them. In this speciality camp, you will learn how to “hack” through fun coding (and code-breaking) exercises. You’ll learn about the three main methods hackers use, hack websites we set up, learn how to code, and build fake websites to spoof your friends. Along the way, you’ll learn how to stay safe online. Finally, you’ll examine the cyber-security for a real local business and give them recommendations on how to improve. Get ready to have fun breaking things! *Computer or tablet is required for this class. GDS will provide a Chromebook if you do not have access to your own device.

In this course, you will learn the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur, through actually building and releasing an iPhone app with your friends! You’ll gain an exciting set of 21st-century tech skills and learn how to make your own apps and games. To start, you’ll learn about logic, coding (Javascript and React), and design, through fun, group-based activities, led by an enthusiastic instructor. At the end, you’ll complete a final project where you make an app for a real non-profit organization. Previous students have created real apps being used right now by a mental health charity, a New York non-profit, and a charter school in the UK for their final projects. You don’t need any previous experience or special software for the course: all you need is your creativity! SEE OUR PROGRAM IN ACTION (Click to watch a video)! Watch a group of 5th grade students meet with a non-profit CEO after building his app Hear one of our students talk about the mental health app she built to help kids get through lockdown

In this course, you will learn the skills of a coder and the mindset of an entrepreneur, through actually building and releasing an iPhone app with your friends! You’ll gain an exciting set of 21st-century tech skills and learn how to make your own apps and games. To start, you’ll learn about logic, coding (Javascript and React), and design, through fun, group-based activities, led by an enthusiastic instructor. At the end, you’ll complete a final project where you make an app for a real non-profit organization. Previous students have created real apps being used right now by a mental health charity, a New York non-profit, and a charter school in the UK for their final projects. You don’t need any previous experience or special software for the course: all you need is your creativity! SEE OUR PROGRAM IN ACTION (Click to watch a video)! Watch a group of 5th grade students meet with a non-profit CEO after building his app Hear one of our students talk about the mental health app she built to help kids get through lockdown