Discover the excitement of coding with Ready Set Code, a 3-week in-person program that empowers girls to become tech-savvy creators.
Registration Open
Space is limited, register soon!
When
Round 1
Saturdays
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
January 24, January 31, & February 7, 2026
Round 2
Saturdays
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
February 21, February 28, & March 7, 2026
Where
U of T St George Campus
Who
Girls or non-binary students in grade 3-12
Program Fee
$240
This price is per course. Each course is 3 Saturdays.
Program Highlights
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Engaging activities that make coding concepts accessible and enjoyable.
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Promotes creative problem-solving and innovative thinking through coding challenges.
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Collaborative environment with peer interaction and mentorship.
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Connects students with peers and mentors who share an interest in technology.
Full Description
Ready, Set Code is a 3-week in-person program designed for girls in grades 3-12, covering all things coding!
Participants will learn through cohort-based lessons tailored to their age groups, engaging in creative and collaborative activities.
This program aims to inspire and equip young female coders with the skills and confidence to thrive in the world of technology. Join us to empower the next generation of female tech leaders!
Program Details
Dates
Round 1
Saturdays
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
January 24, January 31, & February 7, 2026
Round 2
Saturdays
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
February 21, February 28, & March 7, 2026
Students may take a course from one round or both rounds. Participation in Round 1 is not required before taking a course in Round 2.
Grades
This program is offered to girls and non-binary students in Grades 3-12 (in the 2025/2026 academic year).
Creating an Active Account
If this is your first time registering for one of our programs, you will be prompted to create an Active account as you register. If you are successful in adding the course to your cart, your spot will be held for you as you complete the registration form, so no need to rush.
Please note that it is not possible to create an account before the registration date.
Registration Steps
Here are the steps to registering:
- Wait for registration to open.
- Click on the "Register" button on the top or bottom of this page.
- When registration is open, all the available courses will appear on the registration page.
- Add the courses to your cart by clicking "ADD TO CART" after each course you are interested in.
- If a course is full, it will be listed as "WAITING LIST ONLY." Add it to your cart to add yourself to the waitlist.
- Hit "CONTINUE" at the top of the page when you have added all the courses you are interested in to your cart.
- On the next page, enter your email address to sign in or create an account.
- Indicate which child should be registered for each session you have added to your cart.
- Answer the registration questions.
- Read and scroll through the waivers.
- Complete your online signature and click "CONTINUE TO CART."
- Double check all course information is correct.
- Enter in payment information and click "Pay now."
- After registering, be sure you receive a confirmation email after your submission- if you do not, please reach out to us.
Waitlist
If you see that a course is waitlisted on the registration page, that means there are no available spaces. If a space opens up in the course, those on the waitlist will be notified immediately in the order that they registered.
Cost
$240
This price is per course. Each course is 3 Saturdays.
Cancellation Policy
A refund, less a $40 administration fee, is available for cancellation requests received on or before 11:59 PM the following cancellation date:
- For Round 1 courses (Jan 24-Feb 7): Cancel by Sunday, January 18, 2026
- For Round 2 courses (Feb 21-Mar 7): Cancel by Sunday, February 15, 2026
Any cancellations made after these days are not eligible for a refund.
Cancellations can be done through your online account, or by emailing us at outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca.
Bursaries and Financial Aid
If you are interested in hearing if bursaries become available for more programs in the future, please add your email to our Bursary Mailing List here.
Do you have questions about Ready Set Code?
Contact us at outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca
Course Offerings
Winter 2026 courses will be offered in two rounds:
- Round 1: January 24, January 31, & February 7, 2026
- Round 2: February 21, February 28, & March 7, 2026
Students are welcome to take courses from both rounds if they like! Participation in Round 1 is not required before taking a course in Round 2.
Course Offerings in Round 1: January 24, January 31, & February 7, 2026
Game Studio
Game Studio welcomes girls in grades 3 to 5 to become game creators instead of game players. Through playful exploration and guided challenges, students learn how to code characters, build interactive levels, and design stories using accessible block-based programming. Each lesson blends creativity with technology, helping students understand how their ideas can become fully coded games.
This course encourages curiosity and creative thinking while providing a supportive environment where beginners can succeed. By the end of the class, students will have created original games they can proudly share with others.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will use Microsoft MakeCode for all game design and block-based coding activities.
Disciplines: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Creative Technology
LevelUp: Game Design
Step into the world of game design with LevelUp, a hands-on course for girls in grades 6 to 8. Students will learn how to create games by building characters, designing levels, and crafting interactive stories. Using beginner-friendly tools, they will develop skills in both visual design and coding to bring their ideas to life in playable worlds. Throughout the course, students will combine creativity, logic, and problem-solving to design unique games that reflect their imagination. They will explore how gameplay, storytelling, and art work together to make games exciting and engaging.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will learn foundational concepts in Python and experiment with popular platforms like Unity and Makecode.
Disciplines: Game Design, Interactive Storytelling, Digital Art, Software Engineering
Cyber Security: Code Blue
Cyber Security: Code Blue invites students in grades 9-12 to explore the mysterious and obscure world of information security. Students will be introduced to the techniques that work behind-the-scenes to secure the most important digital infrastructure of the modern era: the Internet. They will learn the thought processes of bad actors, the investigation skills to track them down, and the defensive measures they can take in response. Through mathematics, hands-on activities, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking, students will learn the clever coding tools we can use to keep the hackers at bay.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be learning C++ (Arduino) and Python in this course.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering
Course Offerings in Round 2: February 21, February 28, & March 7, 2026
Science Coding Lab
Science Coding Lab invites students in grades 3 to 5 to explore scientific ideas through interactive, hands-on coding projects. In this course, students investigate topics such as ecosystems, weather, motion, and simple machines while using beginner-friendly programming tools to model what they discover. Through digital simulations, animations, and mini experiments, students learn how scientists use data and technology to understand the world around them.
This course makes both science and coding feel approachable and exciting. Students build confidence as young scientists and programmers while practicing problem-solving, logical thinking, and scientific inquiry. By blending creativity with exploration, Science Coding Lab encourages curiosity and helps students develop a strong foundation for future STEM learning.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be using Microsoft Makecode for block-based programming and digital modeling.
Disciplines: Computer Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science
AI Discovery Studio
AI Discovery Studio introduces students in grades 6 to 8 to the exciting world of artificial intelligence through creative, hands-on learning. In this course, students explore how computers recognize patterns, make predictions, and solve problems by training their own simple machine learning models. Using accessible tools designed for beginners, students experiment with image recognition, text classification, and data-based decision making while learning how real-world AI systems work.
This course encourages students to think critically about technology and builds foundational skills in problem-solving, data literacy, and ethical reasoning. Through engaging projects, students create interactive AI-powered programs and gain an understanding of how AI is shaping science, art, engineering, and everyday life.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be using block-based and beginner-friendly AI tools such as Teachable Machine and introductory Python environments when appropriate.
Disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Literacy
Decode & Discover: Intro to Bio-Engineering
Decode & Discover: Intro to Bio-Engineering invites students in grade 9-12 to investigate how technology can illuminate the mysteries of living systems. Throughout the program, students will experiment with biological ideas using code, transforming complex life science concepts into digital models and simulations. By exploring the tools used by researchers of today, participants will develop both computational thinking and scientific curiosity. Through the explorations of living systems and hands-on programming challenges, students will uncrack the hidden algorithms of life, taking their first steps into the world of bio-engineering.
This program does not require previous experience with coding. Students will be learning C++ (Arduino) and Python in this course.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Biology
Registration Open
Space is limited. Register now to confirm your spot!
