Extracurricular Opportunities
Help students deepen their interest in computer science(CS) through hands-on learning platforms, coding clubs, creative tools, and project-based activities.
Find extracurricular opportunities
Extracurricular activities like hackathons, coding clubs, and summer camps are a great way to use and extend what you learn in the classroom and experience the collaborative nature of computer science. Explore the opportunities below to take the next step on your CS Journey.
Hackathons and competitions
AGES 12-17
Black Girls Code Hackathons
Community oriented "girls only" hackathons for girls between the ages of 12 and 17. Students participate in creating solutions to social issues within their communities while they build their skills, confidence, experience and have lots of fun!
Middle and High School
Congressional App Challenge
Middle and high school students create and submit original apps to members of Congress. Challenges are specific to congressional districts. Winning teams are recognized nationally and winning apps are put on display in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
All Ages
Coolest Projects
Coolest Projects online is the world’s leading technology showcase for young people. Whether your project is a work in progress, a prototype, or completely finished, you can join in! Entry is free, and open to anyone up to the age of 18.
Ages 13-18
Microsoft's Imagine Cup Jr.
This global AI for Good challenge introduces students to Microsoft’s AI for Good initiatives, empowering them to solve a problem in the world with the power of AI.
NASA App Development Challenge
The NASA App Development Challenge (ADC) is a coding challenge in which NASA presents technical problems to middle and high school students seeking student contributions to future deep space exploration missions.
Ages 10-18
Technovation Challenge
With the support of volunteer mentors, girls work in teams to code mobile apps that address real-world problems. Open to girls and young women ages 10-18.
Clubs and afterschool
Ages 7-17
CoderDojo
A global network of free, volunteer-led, community-based programming clubs for young people. Anyone aged 7-17 can visit a Dojo where they can learn to code, build a website, create an app or a game, and explore technology.
Grades 3-12
Girls Who Code Clubs
Clubs are free after-school programs for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. There are Clubs in all 50 states and applications are open year-round!
Grades 9-12
Google Code Next
Code Next is a free, computer science education program that meets Black and Hispanic/Latino high school students in their own communities and provides the skills and inspiration they need for long and rewarding careers in computer science-related fields.
Grades 6-8
TechGirlz Workshops
TechShopz are free, hands-on technology workshops for middle school girls. There are 50 topics to choose from including coding, movie editing, jewelry design, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and more!
Camps and immersion programs
Grades 9-12
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion
Girls Who Code's Summer Immersion Program is a 2-week opportunity available to rising sophomore, junior, and seniors. Participants learn the computer science skills they need to make an impact in their community while preparing for a career in tech.
Entering College
Google Computer Science Summer Institute
Online, students will learn programming fundamentals from Google engineers, get an inside look at some of Google's exciting technologies, and even design and develop their very own application with fellow participants that will be showcased to Googlers.
Ages 16-25
Hack the Hood
Learn in-demand tech skills and launch your career with Hack the Hood’s immersion programs. For Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Indigenous learners aged 16-25.
Additional resources
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Curriculum Catalog
Comprehensive curriculum offerings for every grade and experience level featuring robust structured and self-paced learning options.
Video Library
Explore our large library of engaging and informative videos to learn about key computer science concepts on a broad range of topics.
Hour of Code
Looking for more short-form activities and resources for all age levels? Explore our large library of Hour of Code activities and tutorials!