Black Girls Code Launches 2026 Summer Camps Across the US

The nonprofit is partnering with Endless Access to empower girls in game development and AI.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:23pm

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Black Girls Code, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of women in technology, has announced the launch of its 2026 summer camp program. The camps, offered in partnership with Endless Access, a game-making studio and learning hub, will provide hands-on coding instruction, leadership development, and industry speaker sessions for girls aged 10-17 across the United States.

Why it matters

Black Girls Code's summer camps aim to address the gender gap in the tech industry by providing underrepresented girls with access to STEM education and mentorship. The camps focus on game development and AI, two rapidly growing fields that offer promising career opportunities for young women.

The details

Participants in the camp will learn how to create engaging player experiences by designing their own game assets, including sound effects, narrative elements, skill trees, and gameplay loops. The program will also integrate a leadership development curriculum in partnership with Lean In Girls. In addition to coding instruction, the camps will feature industry speaker sessions where leaders will share their expertise in AI, coding, gaming, and other STEAM fields.

  • The camps will launch in June 2026 and run through August 2026.
  • There will be two virtual camps, one from August 4-6 and another from July 7-9, 2026.

The players

Black Girls Code

A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of women in technology.

Cristina Mancini

The current CEO of Black Girls Code.

Endless Access

A nonprofit game-making studio and learning hub that provides tools and mentorship to help young creators build their own video games.

Lean In Girls

A leadership development program that will be integrated into the Black Girls Code summer camps.

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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, Black Girls Code

What’s next

The Black Girls Code summer camps will be held in 12 cities across the United States, as well as two virtual camps, reaching over 600 youth ages 10-17. Interested participants can register for the camps on the program's website.

The takeaway

Black Girls Code's summer camp program is a crucial initiative in addressing the gender gap in the tech industry. By providing hands-on coding instruction, leadership development, and industry mentorship, the camps empower young women to explore and pursue careers in game development, AI, and other STEM fields, ultimately shaping the future of technology.