Microsoft DigiGirlz CAMP
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The 2018 Microsoft DigiGirlz camp is a FREE, two-day STEM event, taking place Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14 at Sacramento State University’s Folsom Hall. The event is open to 7th and 8th grade girls. Lunch will be provided both days. Working in partnership with Sacramento State University, DigiGirlz 2018 will boast a variety of hands on activities, powerful speakers, and a college campus tour—all with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to empower young girls to pursue careers in technology.
Registration closes Tuesday, April 10.
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Friday, April 13
8:30a - 4:30p |
Saturday, April 14
8:30a - 1:00p |
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REGISTER NOW
Documents
We ask that all supplemental registration materials be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 4. Please email completed forms to digigirlzregistration@executivevents.com or fax them to 866-483-0164.
Questions?
For questions regarding registration, please contact:
Raquel Thompson
City of Sacramento
916-808-4570
2017 DigiGirlz camp a success
On Thursday, March 23rd and Friday, March 24, the City of Sacramento partnered with Microsoft, Sacramento State, and KPMG to host the 2nd DigiGirlz Camp on the campus of Sacramento State. 50 young ladies had two full days of STEM activities and workshops, including:
- Career panel and round robin mentoring session with women in STEM fields
- JavaScript coding and electronics workshop
- Catapult building competition
- Health Sciences nursing simulation
- 3-D printer workshop
- College 101 session and resource fair
- Conversations with medical leaders (in neurosurgery and pharmacy)
- Sacramento State campus tour
Releases and Media
Rise of the DigiGirlz: Two-day technology showcase draws dozens of female middle schoolers to Sacramento State
April 2017
Sacramento News & Review
Young Sacramento girls taught science, technology at DigiGirlz event
March 2017
KCRA
City and Microsoft to Host DigiGirlz Event, Empowering Young Women in Technology
March 2017
Sacramento City Express
Campus to host two-day technology showcase for young girls
February 2017
Sacramento State News
'DigiGirlz' Boosts High-Tech Interests in Middle and High School Girls
February 2016
Cap Radio
City and Microsoft join forces to host Sacramento’s first DigiGirlz Day
February 2016
Sacramento City Express
Sacramento, Calif., Commits to Connecting Girls with Tech Careers
May 2015
Government Technology
City signs with Microsoft to encourage women and girls to get into technology fields
April 2015
Sacramento City Express
