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Black Girls Code Expands 2026 Summer Camps to 10 Cities and Virtual Sessions
The nonprofit partners with Endless Access to teach game design, AI, and ethical tech innovation to over 600 young campers.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:11pm
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Black Girls Code, the nonprofit dedicated to preparing young girls and women for tech careers, has announced the launch of its 2026 Summer Camp program. The camps will be held in 10 cities across the U.S. as well as two virtual sessions, reaching over 600 campers ages 10-17. In partnership with Endless Access, a youth-focused game development studio, the camps will teach foundational skills in game design, artificial intelligence, and ethical technology innovation.
Why it matters
Black Girls Code's summer camps aim to increase access to high-quality STEAM education and inspire the next generation of diverse tech leaders. By exposing young girls to hands-on coding, game development, and emerging technologies like AI, the organization is working to close the opportunity gap and shape the future of the tech industry.
The details
The 2026 summer camp series, titled 'Game Design: She Won't Just Play the Game. She'll Build It,' will provide daily coding instruction, industry speaker sessions, wellness activities, and a capstone project where campers showcase their learning. Locations include Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh-Durham, Puerto Rico, and more. The camps will utilize real industry tools to teach students how to design game assets, narratives, and gameplay mechanics from concept to execution.
- The 14 camps will be held from June to August 2026.
- Virtual Camp 1 will take place July 7-9, 2026.
- Virtual Camp 2 will take place August 4-6, 2026.
The players
Black Girls Code
A nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing young girls and women for careers in technology by providing access to STEAM education and inspiring the next generation of diverse tech leaders.
Endless Access
A youth-focused game making studio and learning hub that is partnering with Black Girls Code to teach campers foundational skills in game development and AI.
Cristina Mancini
The CEO of Black Girls Code.
What they’re saying
“At Black Girls Code, we believe everyone has a role in shaping the future of technology. Our camps go beyond coding – they spark creativity and joy, build confidence, and connect girls with a powerful community. Thanks to partners like Endless Access, we're able to reach more girls with enhanced programs that allow learners not just to interact with real-world technology tools and products, but to build them themselves.”
— Cristina Mancini, CEO of Black Girls Code
What’s next
Additional information about guest speakers and featured activities for the 2026 Black Girls Code summer camps will be announced in the coming months.
The takeaway
Black Girls Code's expanded summer camp program, in partnership with Endless Access, demonstrates the organization's commitment to providing young girls with hands-on opportunities to explore game design, AI, and other emerging technologies. By sparking creativity and building confidence, these camps aim to empower the next generation of diverse tech leaders.
