DCSD Gamers
Audience: Rising 6th – 8th graders
Program Dates: June 2 – 13, 2025
Program Contact: Andrea Wright
Location: Fernbank Elementary School
Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Description: The DCSD Gamers League (formerly known as Girls Who Game) is an initiative focused on increasing scholars’ access to technology to prepare them for success in a digital world. This summer program provides students the opportunity to work collaboratively to focus on building global competencies and computational thinking using Minecraft: Education Edition.
- Level 1 scholars will research and work with scientists at Fernbank Science Center to design a virtual space in Minecraft.
- Level 2 scholars will serve as junior mentors to the Level 1 scholars and work with community stakeholders on a special project. They were previously Level 1 scholars in the program.
- Level 3 scholars will focus on entry level esports. They were previously Level 2 scholars in the program.
For more information please contact:
Andrea Wright, District STEM Coordinator
Phone: (678) 676 – 0240 (office)