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"Game Design for Girls" Starts on April 1st, 2025. It's Free for CT Girls aged 14-17!


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FREE & FUN HIGH-TECH PROGRAM

Our mission is to inspire the next generation of designers, creators and engineers.

All participants learn game development fundamentals including coding art, music, and story telling. They develop ideas into playable games utilizing a web browser.

This entry level curriculum is flexible and can accommodate beginner coding levels.

While women are still under-represented in gaming, the industry needs their creativity and talent! This program is designed to build confidence in young people so they can see their future-selves in technical roles.

We promise new skills and fun challenges that open minds and help young adults to think creatively!




THE STUDENTS

Girls ages 14-17. Must be Connecticut residents. Class size is limited to 10 students.

THE SCHEDULE

Tuesdays, April 1st, 2025 through June 10th, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.  (10 Sessions)

FREE opportunity for youth!


LOCATION:

MakerspaceCT

36 Talcott Street

Hartford, CT 06119

Please make sure you are available to attend these sessions. Ask for your parents permission before applying!

SPACE IS LIMITED, APPLY TODAY

  • MAKEnABLE 2 - Fall 2025

    • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
    • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
    • 13 sessions
    • 36 Talcott Street, Hartford CT 06103
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    MAKEnABLE 2 – Assistive Technology Design Program

    Wednesdays, 6:00–8:30 PM
    October 15 – 13 Weeks (32 hours total)
    Location: MakerspaceCT Tech Lab, Downtown Hartford

    MAKEnABLE 2 is a cost-free, project-based program where high school students design and build custom assistive technology devices for real community members. Expanding on the original MAKEnABLE, this next-level course connects students directly with users who need unique solutions.

    Through hands-on design, CAD modeling, 3D printing, electronics, and problem-solving, students gain advanced technical and professional skills while making a meaningful impact. Each participant will deliver a functional project that improves quality of life while also building a strong professional portfolio.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Human-Centered Design: Apply design thinking to real challenges for users

    • Advanced CAD & 3D Printing: Create, test, and refine assistive prototypes

    • Collaboration & Communication: Work in teams, present ideas, and integrate feedback

    • Impactful Projects: Deliver devices that make life easier for others

    Program Benefits

    • Gain advanced technical skills in design and fabrication

    • Build real-world experience solving community problems

    • Strengthen leadership, teamwork, and presentation abilities

    • Develop a portfolio that showcases creativity, empathy, and engineering

    Eligibility

    • High school students ages 14–18 in the Hartford region

    • Must have completed either:
      • A MakerspaceCT Engineering Primer Program, MAKEnABLE or
      • At least two semesters of CAD coursework

    Snacks, materials, and take-home projects included.


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The program is in-person at our

facility in Downtown Hartford


MakerspaceCT

36 Talcott Street

Hartford, CT

(G. Fox Building)


It's very important that you are able to attend each session. Please check your family schedule to confirm your availability for the program weeks.

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