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WeCode KC empowers underserved students by providing access to high-quality tech education, hands-on training, and career pathways in fields like web development, cybersecurity, and AI, fostering the next generation of tech leaders.

Sip, snack, and support a cause this fall! Join WeCode KC for an autumn-inspired evening of connection, community, and giving back. Enjoy seasonal bites, cider &amp; cocktails, raffles, and cozy fall vibes &mdash; all while supporting our mission to create pathways into tech for youth. &nbsp;Highlights:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Raffles with prizes including Chiefs tickets, tech goodies &amp; more&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Seasonal food, cider, and cocktails&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;A chance to network with friends, colleagues, and supporters&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Support a mission that empowers the next generation of coders Every donation and raffle ticket helps us harvest opportunities for future coders. &nbsp;Dress Code: Come casual, bring a friend, and wear your favorite fall colors.General donations welcome &mdash; every dollar makes a difference.

Fall Into Tech: A WeCode KC Happy Hour

Join us for a dynamic one-day learning experience designed for professionals eager to explore the world of Artificial Intelligence. Dive into practical topics like AI tools for efficiency, data analytics, writing and research, bot creation, and AI agents. Gain a clear understanding of what AI is, its pros and cons, ethical considerations, safety, and how to avoid bias. We&rsquo;ll also cover AI policies, best practices, and how to stay informed in this rapidly evolving field.

AI TECH SUMMIT - KANSAS CITY, MO

WeCode KC Roblox Studio Class (Age 12+ ONLY)Join us for an exciting Roblox Studio Class! Are you a Roblox enthusiast aged 12 or older? This is the class for you! Students will learn how to create their own games, design unique worlds, and bring their imagination to life using Roblox Studio. Our experienced instructor will guide students through the process, teaching them tips and tricks.&nbsp; IMPORTANT! You are signing up for a&nbsp;10-week class that will take place EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL September 20, 2025.&nbsp; Students will build on the skills they learn each week in class, culminating in a final project.&nbsp;Class will meet on the following days from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm:Week 1: 06/28/202507/05/2025 NO CLASS - July 4th HolidayWeek 2: 07/12/2025Week 3: 07/19/2025Week 4: 07/26/2025Week 5: 08/02/202508/09/2025 NO CLASS - ROBOTICS mtg08/16/2025 NO CLASS - Kid&#39;s Tech Day!Week 6: 08/23/202508/30/2025 NO CLASS - Labor Day WeekendWeek 7: 09/06/2025Week 8: 09/13/2025Week 9: 09/20/2025 WeCode KC believes that coding is like sports: the more you practice, the better you get! Therefore, we ask that you and your student commit to attending every week, and to please notify WeCode KC if you are not able to attend. Enrollment for Spring classes ends June 20th! Students ages 12+ are welcome to attend this class.&nbsp; We aim to provide a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for every student who wants to learn. If you have a student eager to attend classes but does not meet the above criteria or has special needs, ADHD, ASD, or other conditions that might be disruptive to the instructor or the other students, please come to class with your student. While WeCode KC strives to serve all students interested in coding, IT, and web development, our instructors are dedicated professionals who work in their respective fields and volunteer to teach. They are not professional educators. We appreciate your help in making WeCode KC&#39;s classrooms safe and welcoming for all!

Roblox Studio (ages 12+) 10-week session 06/28 - 09/20

WeCode KC Python for Raspberry PI! (Age 13+ ONLY) <p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 1em;display:block;overflow-wrap:break-word;color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:"Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(250, 250, 250);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px 0px 1em;display:block;overflow-wrap:break-word;color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:"Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(250, 250, 250);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>What is a Raspberry Pi?<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 1em;display:block;overflow-wrap:break-word;color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:"Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(250, 250, 250);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;' style='margin:0px 0px 1em;display:block;overflow-wrap:break-word;color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:"Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(250, 250, 250);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;'>Raspberry Pi is a small, but powerful, affordable computer that you can use to explore the world of computing and electronics. It can fit in the palm of your hand but can be used to browse the internet, control a robot, play a game, and more! They are perfect for learning programming languages like Python. A Raspberry Pi can do anything from simple programming exercises to complex projects. IMPORTANT! You are signing up for a&nbsp;10-week class that will take place EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL September 20, 2025.&nbsp; Students will build on the skills they learn each week in class, culminating in a final project.&nbsp;Class will meet on the following days from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm:Week 1: 06/28/202507/05/2025 NO CLASS - July 4th HolidayWeek 2: 07/12/2025Week 3: 07/19/2025Week 4: 07/26/2025Week 5: 08/02/202508/09/2025 NO CLASS - ROBOTICS event08/16/2025 NO CLASS - Kid&#39;s Tech Day!Week 6: 08/23/202508/30/2025 NO CLASS - Labor Day WeekendWeek 7: 09/06/2025Week 8: 09/13/2025Week 9: 09/20/2025 WeCode believes that coding is like sports: the more you practice, the better you get! Therefore, we ask that you and your student commit to attending every week, and to please notify WeCode if you are not able to attend. Enrollment for Spring classes ends April 5! Students ages 13+ are welcome to attend this class.&nbsp; We aim to provide a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for every student who wants to learn. If you have a student eager to attend classes but does not meet the above criteria or has special needs, ADHD, ASD, or other conditions that might be disruptive to the instructor or the other students, please come to class with your student. While WeCodeKC strives to serve all students interested in coding, IT, and web development, our instructors are dedicated professionals who work in their respective fields and volunteer to teach. They are not professional educators. We appreciate your help in making WeCodeKC&#39;s classrooms safe and welcoming for all!

Raspberry PI w/Python (ages 13+) 10-week session 06/28 - 09/20

Join WeCodeKC for this exciting opportunity to learn Introduction to Web Development! This class, developed by Google CodeNext, is a focused course that centers around design philosophy and front-end website development using HTML and CSS.<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;It is best suited for high schoolers age 14+.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">By the end of this course, students will have designed their own website for a topic of their choosing! Students will learn the following topics:&nbsp;- Formatting a website&nbsp;- Adding media&nbsp;- Adding movement and transitions&nbsp;- Design theory IMPORTANT! You are signing up for a&nbsp;10-week class that will take place EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL September 20, 2025.&nbsp; Students will build on the skills they learn each week in class, culminating in a final project.&nbsp;Class will meet on the following days from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm:Week 1: 06/28/202507/05/2025 NO CLASS - July 4th HolidayWeek 2: 07/12/2025Week 3: 07/19/2025Week 4: 07/26/2025Week 5: 08/02/202508/09/2025 NO CLASS - ROBOTICS mtg08/16/2025 NO CLASS - Kid&#39;s Tech Day!Week 6: 08/23/202508/30/2025 NO CLASS - Labor Day WeekendWeek 7: 09/06/2025Week 8: 09/13/2025Week 9: 09/20/2025 WeCode believes that coding is like sports: the more you practice, the better you get! Therefore, we ask that you and your student commit to attending every week, and to please notify WeCode if you are not able to attend. This class is designed for students interested in&nbsp;front-end developmentdigital design and art&nbsp;business ventures.&nbsp;

Web Dev w/Google Code Next (ages 14+) 06/28 - 09/20

WeCode KC presents game development with Scratch! The sky is the limit as we explore concepts in gaming and technology for a hands-on journey that merges fun, learning, and coding. This class is for students ages 7 - 12, and is designed to let young coders use visual-oriented block-based coding, which helps them understand how coding components create movement and fun. IMPORTANT! You are signing up for a 10-week class that will take place EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL September 20, 2025.  Students will build on the skills they learn each week in class, culminating in a final project. Class will meet on the following days from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm:Week 1: 06/28/202507/05/2025 NO CLASS - July 4th HolidayWeek 2: 07/12/2025Week 3: 07/19/2025Week 4: 07/26/2025Week 5: 08/02/2025Week 6: 08/09/202508/16/2025 NO CLASS - Kid's Tech Day!Week 7: 08/23/202508/30/2025 NO CLASS - Labor Day WeekendWeek 8: 09/06/2025Week 9: 09/13/2025Week 10: 09/20/2025 WeCode KC believes that coding is like sports: the more you practice, the better you get! Therefore, we ask that you and your student commit to attending every week, and to please notify WeCode KC if you are not able to come. Enrollment for this class ends June 28! Students ages 7 - 12 are welcome to attend this class. If you are unsure if your student is ready, we recommend that students possess the following basic skills to succeed in our classes:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">able to use a computer keyboard and mouse</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">able to read and understand short sentences</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">able to sit still and focus for at least 45 minutes</li></ul>We aim to provide a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for every student who wants to learn. If you have a student who is eager to attend classes but does not meet the above criteria or has special needs, ADHD, ASD, or other conditions that might be disruptive to the instructor or the other students, please come to class with your student. While WeCodeKC strives to serve all students interested in coding, IT, and web development, our instructors are dedicated professionals who work in their respective fields and volunteer to teach. They are not professional educators. We appreciate your help in making WeCodeKC's classrooms safe and welcoming for all!

Closed (FULL) Scratch (ages 7-12) 10 week session 06/28 -9/20

Join WeCodeKC for a week-long Summer of Code! This year, our theme is AI! Students will learn how to incorporate AI into projects, experiments, and real-world applications! These classes are hands-on workshops that focus on teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced students the technology concepts from programming language to hardware assembly. This is a week-long coding camp for students entering 4th -12th grade. It takes place from Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 4:00.&nbsp; Lunch and snacks will be provided. WeCodeKC tries to offer a variety of options, but if your student has allergies or strong food aversions, you are encouraged to pack a lunch. See you in August!!

2025 Summer of Code

Join WeCodeKC for a relaxed after-work gathering to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence! Whether you&rsquo;re a tech enthusiast, a curious learner, or someone eager to connect with others in the field, this event is for you. WeCodeKC is committed to helping the next generation lead in AI, and we&rsquo;re excited to share insights from a panel of AI professionals. Event Details:Date: June 26, 2025Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMLocation: Casual Animal Brewing, 1725 McGee Street, KCMO 64108 What to Expect: <ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Short panel presentation by AI professionals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Insights on &ldquo;6 things you need to know about AI that you don&rsquo;t&rdquo;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Networking with like-minded individuals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A chance to explore the possibilities of AI in a casual, fun setting</li></ul> Tickets:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Free to attend!</li></ul> We look forward to seeing you there as we explore the power of AI together. For more information and to register, visit <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.wecodekc.org" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.wecodekc.org</a>.

Pints & Possibilities: Exploring AI

WeCode KC Roblox Studio Class (Age 12+ ONLY)Join us for an exciting Roblox Studio Class! Are you a Roblox enthusiast aged 12 or older? This is the class for you! Students will learn how to create their own games, design unique worlds, and bring their imagination to life using Roblox Studio. Our experienced instructor will guide students through the process, teaching them tips and tricks.IMPORTANT: Funding &amp; Data TransparencyPlease Read Before Registering:&nbsp;WeCode KC is committed to providing high-quality tech education at little to no cost. To do this, we rely on grant funding from community partners (like the Jackson County COMBAT grant) who require us to report on who we serve.Why we ask personal questions:&nbsp;The registration form below includes questions about&nbsp;household income, housing stability, and health/wellness.<ul fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your Privacy:&nbsp;This data is reported&nbsp;anonymously&nbsp;in aggregate (e.g., &quot;40% of our students face housing instability&quot;). We never share your specific name attached to this data.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Benefit:&nbsp;Your honest answers help us secure the millions of dollars in funding needed to keep these classes running.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Inclusion:&nbsp;Knowing about neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD) or health needs helps us prepare our instructors to support your student effectively.</li></ul>Class Schedule &amp; CommitmentYou are signing up for a&nbsp;10-week class&nbsp;that will take place&nbsp;EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL September 20, 2025.Students will build on the skills they learn each week, culminating in a final project. Because coding is like a sport&mdash;the more you practice, the better you get&mdash;we ask that you commit to attending every week.Class Time:&nbsp;10:00 am &ndash; 12:00 pm<ul fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 1:&nbsp;12/06/2025</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 2:&nbsp;12/13/2025</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 3:&nbsp;12/20/2025</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 4:&nbsp;12/27/2025</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 5:&nbsp;01/03/2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 6:&nbsp;01/10/2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 7:&nbsp;01/17/2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 8:&nbsp;01/24/2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 9:&nbsp;01/31/2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Week 10:&nbsp;02/07/2026</li></ul>Enrollment for Winter classes ends November 20th!Classroom EnvironmentWe aim to provide a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for every student.A Note on Student Support:&nbsp;While WeCode KC strives to serve all students, our instructors are working IT professionals volunteering their time, not special education specialists.<ul fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If your student has special needs, ADHD, ASD, or other conditions that might require extra support to stay focused or regulated,&nbsp;please plan to stay in class with your student.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This ensures a positive learning environment for everyone and helps your student succeed!</li></ul>

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