Can I start a Club if I’m under 18?

We’re thrilled you’re interested in taking the next step and staying engaged with GWC! The following information will equip you with the guidance and steps necessary to establish a Club in your school or community.

Please note that GWC Club applications must be submitted by an adult 18 or older. To initiate a GWC Club, we highly recommend reviewing the following resources for further information and guidance:

Secure a meeting space:

1. Where can we host our Girls Who Code Club?

Identify a Club Facilitator (must be 18 years of age or older):

1. What are the requirements to become a Club Facilitator?
2. What is the time commitment required to be a Facilitator?
3. Will Girls Who Code send someone to lead my Club?
4. Can I start a Club if I am not affiliated or employed with a host organization?
5. What is the Facilitator background check process?
6. I want to help facilitate my Club but I am under 18. How can I help?

Confirm who will sign the Participation Agreement (“signatory”):

1. What is the difference between a Facilitator and a signatory?

Get tech equipment:

1. What do I need to start a Club?
2. Can my Club’s’ students use tablets?
3.  

Have the Club Facilitator or signatory submit the Club Application on GWC HQ:

1. What do I need to start a Club?

Once you’ve secured a meeting space, identified an adult Facilitator (18 or older), obtained a representative from the host organization to sign the Participation Agreement, and arranged for desktops or laptops, the Facilitator can proceed with the application:

• How do I start a new Club?

Note! Individuals under 18 years old are ineligible to apply to start a Club. Applying with a false birth date will result in a rejected application.