About cypHER

cypHER is a full-day set of workshops for middle school girls that aims to increase their exposure to coding and robotics. It is entirely run and organized by a team of female High Technology High School students. During the morning, participants will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, Javascript, and/or Python (new this year!). In the afternoon, participants will apply these skills to create their own websites, program and drive VEX robots, or learn the basics of circuitry and Arduino. Students will meet and learn from female mentors in STEM, hear exciting talks from speakers, and have the opportunity present their hard work and win exciting prizes!

Registration is closed for cypHER 2026

Schedule

cypHER 2026 will take place on March 21st, 2026 at High Technology High School (Directions).

8:45 - 8:55 AM Arrival and Check-In
9:00 AM Opening Remarks & Guest Speaker
9:20 AM Morning Workshops & Lessons
11:45 AM Lunch
12:15 PM Afternoon Workshops & Project Time
3:15 PM Presentations & Judging (Beginner Only)
4:00 PM Closing Ceremony
4:30 PM Dismissal

Frequently Asked Questions!

cypHER is for middle school girls in grades 6 through 8. Experience in programming is NOT required to be able to attend. In fact, we encourage you to attend if you have no programming experience, as cypHER is geared towards beginners! If you have any interest in coding, regardless of your experience or skill level, cypHER is the workshop for you :)

Registration for cypHER 2026 will open in December, so stay tuned!

cypHER will be hosted in person, at High Technology High School (765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738).

There is no specific cypHER summer camp, but there are many camps offered by High Technology High School regarding programming, robotics, and so much more! Information regarding these camps will be made available here and on the HTHS website in the coming months!

The beginner web development course has a project portion during the second half of the day, where students work together in teams of 2 or 3 within their classes to create their own websites

No, cypHER is absolutely free! Prizes, swag (t-shirts, stickers, and other merch), and pizza lunch will also be provided for free.

Yes- pizza, drinks, and snacks will be provided. Students may also bring lunch if they would like.

Please contact us via this form if you have other questions!