BLACK TECHNOVATION GIRLS WATERLOO · JOIN THE CLUB

Join the Club

Registration open · Grades 8–12 only. Registration for lower grades is closed.

BEFORE YOU JOIN

Before You Join

Club age range: 8 to 18. The current intake is open for Grades 8–12.
Location: Region of Waterloo, or able to commit to attending club activities.
Language: Teaching and project submissions are in English. Bilingual volunteers and alumni can help explain concepts in French.
Participation cost: Free.
Equipment: Access to a laptop, phone, and internet. Laptop and phone loans are offered based on availability.

Girls Commit to

Attend Wednesday classes or watch recordings.
Attend in-person club activities at the University of Waterloo.
Contribute to projects and complete their work.
Communicate when they need help.

Families Support Participation

Help girls keep track of communications and arrange attendance at in-person activities.

Contact us about transportation, equipment, or other barriers. We can explore options; assistance depends on available resources.

Join Our Community Group

Girls and families can register directly. Community associations can share the opportunity and connect interested families with the club.

School Group

Establish a school group within Black Technovation Girls Waterloo, supported by a teacher sponsor.

Technical teaching is not required. We welcome a teacher interested in helping girls develop ideas. An entrepreneurial mindset and a supportive approach are sufficient.

The Club Provides

Wednesday classes and recorded lessons
Learning resources and project guidance
Coordination of available mentoring
Milestone and activity communications
University events and mini hackathon opportunities

The School Provides

A designated teacher sponsor
Promotion to eligible students
Meeting space and equipment access where possible
Arrangements consistent with school activity and trip procedures

The teacher sponsor helps coordinate meetings, encourages participation and progress, and communicates questions or support needs to the club.

What Happens After You Contact Us?

We will arrange an introductory conversation to confirm the teacher sponsor, meeting arrangements, and how the school group will participate.

Ask about a school group