Learn How to Code for Free with Kode with Klossy
Today’s post is in partnership with Kode with Klossy
The students who start learning tech now are going to have a huge advantage later in their careers, and here’s how to start.
I just spent a week at SXSW, and what surprised me most was how much of it was centered on tech! Even at a Film & TV festival, there were so many sessions, conversations, and activations all focused on AI and emerging technologies.
And it made me realize, tech is becoming a part of almost every career… not just engineering.
There are so many free tech resources out there
and one I always recommend is Kode with Klossy.
Kode With Klossy is a non-profit that provides free coding opportunities to young women and gender-expansive youth, both virtually and in person, throughout the US.
They’re currently accepting applications for their 2026 flagship 2-week coding camp programs and CODE-A-BRATION 2-day coding experience for young women and gender-expansive youth! Of course, I secured a special application link for my community!
APPLY HERE
There are 2 programs offered:
1) Their annual 2-week summer camps
are offered virtually and in-person in June, July, and August 2026. The camps are a series of FREE, 2-week, coding-intensive camps designed for students of traditionally underrepresented genders in STEM.
Scholars will complete the program with a new skill set and an incredible community of inspiring alumni to learn & grow with!
In-person camps will be held in:
Dallas,
St. Louis,
Chicago,
Oakland, CA,
Washington, DC,
San Francisco,
Seattle,
London
NYC
→ There are 3 curricula to choose from in Web Development, Machine Learning, and Data Science (more details on the curriculum specific’s here)
APPLY HERE
2) Their 2-day AI workshops aka CODE-A-BRATION,
will be offered throughout March 2026 in St. Louis & Virtual on 3/28+ 3/29 (register by 3/25). This is a free weekend of coding! Lunch, materials, and laptops willl be provided. Read the flyer below for more details!
APPLY HERE
THE BEST PART?!
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
LAPTOPS, SUPPLIES, AND LUNCHES PROVIDED
VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMPS OFFERED GLOBALLY!
Eligibility includes:
identify as female or gender expansive
between the ages of 13 and 18
Reside in the program locations for in-person programming (or complete it virtually!).
able to complete programming in its entirety
