This document provides information about starting and running free computer science clubs through the NJCS Club and CS First programs. It discusses how CS clubs can empower students and introduce them to computer science. The clubs have volunteer leaders and meet weekly for 10 hours over 8 sessions. Students work on projects in various themes like game design and storytelling. The clubs aim to increase diversity in computer science by providing early exposure and helping students develop competency and interest in the field.

1. Empowering all students through free computer science clubs
NJCS Club
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Why Computer Science?
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Computer science is “creating.” Computer science is not “consuming.”
Computer science is the design and creation of
computer programs via logical instructions.

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CS has a diversity problem...
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Familiarity with a subject can generate interest
and curiosity while establishing a sense of
competency.
Source: Women Who Choose Computer Science
Early Exposure
Ultimately, the only way to get more people into
Computer Science is to start early.
- Larry Page
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About CS First
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Each theme contains 10 hours of content
across 8 sessions.
Different themed clubs can run back-to-back
throughout the year.
Themed clubs attract students with varied interests.
Game Design Art Storytelling Fashion & Design Music & Sound Friends Social Media Sports

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Club Participants
About CS First
Host
Gurus
Volunteers who lead the club
Club Members
Middle school students
(Grade 6-8)
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Volunteers
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Our gurus are...
● Parents/Guardians
● High School students
● CS First alumni
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Club Structure
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Opening Discussion
Showcase Projects
Work Time
Closing Discussion
Club Structure
“Who can raise their hand and tell me what we did last
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Showcase Projects
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Gurus showcase a project from the last club session.

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Club members watch videos and build their project for
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Sample video

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Gurus answer questions and engage with
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“Shoutout to Ms. Heather, thanks for supporting
my idea!”

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Showcase Projects
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Closing Discussion
Club Structure
“What was challenging about today? How did you
work through that challenge?”

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A day in the life
Intro Core Add-on
Example Student Project

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Starting a Club
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What You Need
Starting a Club
What We Provide
● One computer per student with internet
● Headphones for individualized learning
● Teacher hosts or volunteers to supervise
and facilitate the club Passports, badges, lesson plans, solutions,
marketing posters, website tools, and more.

23. Visit: cs-first.com
Our contact Info:
NJCS club
Email: njcsclub@gmail.com

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Student Projects
Additional Links
Music Video by csf1324
Music Video by csf1437
Tarbosaurus Bataar by csf1477
Videos
CS First Promo Video
Scratch Project Montage