Girl Geek Camp – July 2011
We still have room for more participants so you can still join us for the camp! Apply here or email n.moawad@gmail.com
Camp is now also open to 19-year-olds who want to join!
Are you a girl who loves technology? Interested in computers? Want to spend an amazing week this summer learning all about useful digital skills? Then join our summer Girl Geek Camp!
What Is It?
Take Back the Tech are organizing a geek camp for 25 girls this July 8-14, 2011 in Lebanon. You will learn from experienced young women how to:
- Create a blog, write and express yourself, and do citizen journalism
- Use social networks like Facebook and Twitter to spread useful information
- Film a video on your camera or mobile phone, edit it, and upload it to YouTube
- Take great photographs
- Do research online
- Pick a university major related to technology
- Browse and use the internet securely
- + all about computer languages, open-source, creative commons, and lots more!
Who Is It For?
The camp is open to all girls who are:
- Between 15 and 19 years old
- Have some basic experience in using computers and the Internet
- Interested in gaining more technology skills
When and Where?
We will leave Beirut in a bus on Monday, July 8 at 9am and return to Beirut on Sunday, July 14 at 6pm. We will be camping in the beautiful EcoLodge in Taanayel and the program will include lots of sports, games, social activities as well as – of course – the technology training sessions.
How Much Does It Cost?
As much as you can pay! We are raising funds to cover the camp expenses, so you can pay anything between $10 and $200 to cover your costs, whatever you can afford.
How Do I Apply?
That’s all you need to apply! If you’re interested, please fill in this application form and you can also email n.moawad@gmail.com or call 03-487051 for more information. Applications still open!
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Category: Take Back the Tech, Upcoming Events
Hello, im rayan zahab im 22 ,4th year computer engineering
I luvedddd the idea but im allready old :p i wonder if i can volunteer to help you in this?
I have a huge experience in technology ,i’v been working for 3 years now
I would loveeee to be part and share my knowledge
Thanksss for replying
[...] Cool idea.. [...]
It is truly great to see little activities like this pushing to correct the gender imbalance in areas of technology and the sciences. Smallah, it is such a great concept and I wish you the best of luck in making it a success!
hi
im aya and im 16 im interesed in this activity ,it sounds like lots of fun and experience !
too bad it’s only for girls bewteen 15 and 18 yo! i would have loved to join! anw best of luck for this, it’s a really nice idea. hope it’ll be a great success
heyy (K) i sign in last time but i didnt came cz i had an excuse :s my grandpa died and i couldnt came anw hope yull accept me mwh (K)
Hey there
I want to volunteer as well,
I already an filled a detailed application with the things I can help with.
You know how to contact me