Is Alexa Café for girls only?
No—Alexa Café is a gender-inclusive program that was designed with girls ages 10-15 in mind. While all iD Tech programs are great for girls, we acknowledge the pervasive STEM gender gap, and seek to remedy it with a welcoming, collaborative learning environment focused on encouraging girls to explore technology.
Code.org reports that while over 50% of the U.S. population is female, women make up fewer than 14% of Computer Science undergrads. Similarly, women comprise nearly half of the U.S. labor force, but hold only 4.6% of top leadership positions (according to catalyst.org). Many girls are missing out on future STEM careers and big opportunities to innovate and create change, and Alexa Café is all about fostering leadership and tech skills in a fresh setting that’s unlike anywhere else!
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How much time do students spend on computers each day at Alexa Café?
Alexa Café is a gender-inclusive day and overnight camp for students ages 10-15. Students enrolled in this program will spend approximately 5 hours per day on the computer (a few hours less on Fridays due to the Concept Café). Students will take ...
What are the origins of the Alexa Café name?
Alexa Café is named after iD Tech co-founder Alexa Ingram-Cauchi—a woman of true entrepreneurial spirit. In 1999, Alexa and her mother, Kathryn, started the company together (a rarity, even in progressive Silicon Valley), in a studio above their ...
What are the program hours at Alexa Café?
Day camp sessions at Alexa Café are from 9am-5pm. You can check-in your student between 8:30-9am, and pick-up is from 5-5:30pm. Overnight students check-in the Sunday before camp at 6pm and stay for the duration of the week. Click here to view a ...
What is the daily schedule at Alexa Cafe?
*Please note, the schedule may vary by location. Click here to register.
What if my daughter already has coding experience?
With our continually evolving curriculum, experienced students will be able to move along faster and more independently with our customized lessons. All students receive our gold standard one-on-one instruction in addition to enriching collaborative ...