Company
Date Published
Author
Elise Hollowed
Word count
511
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Summer of Making is a global, free, remote summer program for teenagers aged 13-18, organized by Hack Club to foster community and innovation among students amid limited access to traditional facilities due to quarantine. Running for six weeks starting in July, the program provides participants with hardware support, mentorship from industry professionals, and access to developer tools, enabling them to build projects like Arduino robots and open-source games. Hack Club, a student-led network of computer clubs, supports this initiative by offering a platform for students to connect, collaborate, and showcase their creations. The program also seeks mentors from various professional backgrounds to guide students, highlighting the transformative impact of Hack Club's community in helping students explore and develop their technology interests.