Kids Coding for A Cause

Greenwich, Connecticut – Sacred Heart Greenwich in collaboration with Random Hacks of Kindness Jr. (https://rhokjr.org) is hosting a “hackathon” for social good for students in grade 4 through 8 on Saturday, February 8 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the school’s campus in Greenwich, CT.

The goal of the special, one-day “hackathon” is to introduce students to technology and to show them how it can be used to create solutions that benefit non-profit organizations. “Participants will be working with computer science mentors to create technology for social good,” Gans explained. “By the end of the day we hope they will see how technology can have a positive impact on someone’s life.”

Throughout the day-long hackathon, volunteer mentors from local high schools will work with the students to devise computer applications to address a range of problems facing local non-profits. Using MIT App Inventor, students will learn the basics of app design, as well as the ideation and brainstorming process required to build a successful prototype mobile application. This event is open to the public and requires no prior coding experience.

Pre-registration is required. The registration fee for the event is $18, which includes lunch. Participants may register by going to RHoKJr’s website at https//rhokjr.org. For additional information contact Patrice Gans at pbgans@rhokjr.org