Black Boys Code: Waterloo District School Board AND Child & Family Services
Schedule
Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
University of Waterloo | Waterloo, ON
About this Event
Black Boys Code – Monthly Technology Workshops (Waterloo)
When: Every last Saturday of the month, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON)
Black Boys Code Waterloo hosts hands-on monthly technology workshops that spark curiosity, build real coding skills, and grow confidence. Each session blends fun projects with practical problem-solving, guided by supportive mentors and industry volunteers. We run Beginner and Advanced tracks side-by-side so every learner is challenged at the right pace.
What the kids are learning
Beginner Track (foundations)
- Computational thinking & logic (patterns, loops, conditionals)
- Block-based coding & game design (interactive stories, animations)
- Teamwork, presentation, and creative problem-solving
Advanced Track (build & apply)
- Python fundamentals (variables, functions, lists, debugging)
- Real-world mini-apps, simple data tasks, and API basics
- Web/robotics concepts (as available), clean code habits, versioning basics
Learning outcomes
By the end of each workshop, participants will:
- Create a working mini-project (game, app, or feature)
- Explain the logic behind their code and how they debugged it
- Collaborate by reading code, giving/receiving feedback, and presenting
- Gain confidence to tackle harder problems and keep learning at home
2025–2026 Waterloo Themes & Dates
- Sep 27, 2025 — Intro to AI & Machine Learning
- Oct 25, 2025 — Types of Machine Learning
- Nov 29, 2025 — Classification with Data
- Dec 13, 2025 — AI Solving Real-World Problems
- Jan 31, 2026 — Python AI Calculator
- Feb 28, 2026 — Algorithm Avengers: Coding Games with AI
- Mar 28, 2026 — Appventure 1 – Intro to Python & Apps
- Apr 25, 2026 — Appventure 2 – Scratch Calculator & Problem-Solving
- May 30, 2026 — Guardians of the Web
- Jun 27, 2026 — Idea to Reality: Project Showcase Prep
- Jul 25, 2026 — Show & Tell: Compete & Celebrate
- Aug 2026 — Break.
How it works
- Sessions run 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM with short breaks
- Students are grouped by experience (Beginner vs Advanced)
- Friendly mentors provide step-by-step guidance and stretch goals
Register
Spots are limited each month. Secure your seat now by clicking Register. Bring your energy and curiosity - we’ll bring the projects.
We can’t wait to welcome you. See you at our workshops!
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Where is it happening?
University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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