rvatech/Techsters Camp is Back November 8th
Formed in 2013, TECHSTERS is a half-day coding camp for middle school aged girls with a mission to inspire a future generation to discover technology, get excited about STEM, and build code for real-world applications.
Since the program’s first day event with robotic balls called Spheros, TECHSTERS has served over 1,200 students in the greater Richmond region. Students have worked with Spheros, Raspberry Pi's, Amazon Alexa, WeMo Switches, and more!
About the Event
Designed to spark creativity, confidence, and curiosity in STEM, the program combines hands-on activities with real-world insights from technology leaders.
This year’s experience begins with an icebreaker making STEM-themed friendship bracelets, followed by an inspiring keynote from Capital One. Participants will explore the Capital One campus through a photography scavenger hunt, enjoy lunch, and then dive into coding—learning the fundamentals of HTML and CSS while building their very own webpage on GitHub. The day concludes with an important session on personal safety and cybersecurity, equipping students with tools to stay safe online.
Each participant will take home a swag bag as a reminder of their day of learning, discovery, and fun.
Program Equipment:
Students are required to bring a laptop with internet connectivity. For those unable to do so, laptops will be furnished through the generous support of Google.
Event Details:
Saturday, November 8, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Capital One West Creek Campus
15075 Capital One Drive Richmond, VA 23238