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Confidence

Learning technical skills is only the beginning. We want our campers to see that their IT skills have real world value, and instill in them the confidence to ensure that their knowlege and skills won't be second guessed.

Leadership

Knowing when and where to apply IT skills to solve problems is the key to success, and that means trying new approaches while working with other people. Our camp includes team-building exercises and team-based work so that our campers learn how to plan, get organized, and work effectively with others.

Technical Skills

You can't geek out without IT skills! Our IT curriculum starts with computer hardware and works all the way up the stack to applications, because we want our campers to understand how all the IT parts work together. When they get home, campers should be able to diagnose and fix problems with their home computers and networks, and be ready to help build the technology tools of tomorrow.

What is Girls Geek Out?

A five day information technology summer camp for middle schoolers, June 23rd to 28th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, offered at AppState through the Walker College of Business. Lunch will be provided.

Who is it for?

We accept middle schoolers who are currently in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade that are interested in IT. We want our campers to know there is a community in IT that will provide them encouragement and resources so they can pursue their dreams. The cost is $450 per camper. Need-based scholarships are available.

More than just programming

In small teams, campers take apart and reassemble a computer, connect their computers to form a network, and build an application, all while learning a lot about teamwork and leadership. On Wednesday, they will tour a local company to see how important these skills are in the real world.

Career and education connections

CIS students at AppState serve as counselors and role models to guide the campers through the learning process. Successful IT professionals serve as mentors throughout the week: they will eat lunch with the campers and talk about how they made it in the IT business.

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