From a simple lunch conversation to an unforgettable three-day journey, the Youth Camp: Code Your Future – Girls & Parents Bootcamp became a shining example of what happens when bold ideas meet action. Held at 42 Paris from July 11–13, this pioneering initiative by Women in Tech® France brought together 30 girls aged 14–16 and their parents to learn, build, and dream in code.
🚀 Turning Possibility into Purpose
The idea was sparked over a conversation between Ayumi Moore Aoki and Élisabeth Moreno: “What if we could create a tech camp for teenage girls and their parents together?” That spark grew into a fully-fledged camp designed to boost confidence, technical skills, and collaboration.
Over three immersive days, the young participants formed teams, developed real-world tech solutions, and gained firsthand experience of coding, pitching, and innovation. Five extraordinary teams emerged from this adventure:
- 👑 Star Amazons (Winning Team)
- 🚀 GTF – Girls to the Future
- 💥 TechnoGirls
- 🧠 Neuronova
- 🌍 Evol’IA
These teams lived up to their powerful names, presenting ambitious, inventive, and inspiring projects—proof that the next generation of leaders and changemakers is already here.
🎁 A Surprise to Fuel Their Future
The grand finale brought joyful tears: every girl was surprised with a brand-new iMac, a gift from 42 Paris, to continue her tech journey at home. It was a powerful symbol of belief in their potential—and a practical step to empower continued learning.
“This is what we dreamed about—giving these girls the tools and confidence to build their futures in tech.” – Ayumi Moore Aoki
🤝 Behind Every Success: A Community
This camp was made possible by a generous and passionate network of supporters, including:
- 💙 Ayumi Moore Aoki, Angela Naser, Sanaé Blanc, and the entire Women in Tech® France team
- 🏛 42 Paris – host and generous donor
- 💡 Partners like Femmes@Numérique (Élisabeth Moreno, Juliette Delas), and Groupe BPCE (Sahra Duc, Ulric Streit)
- 🎓 Trainers and mentors from VRAI Learning, MARC SELLIER, Christèle Simeoni, Sabrina Zidour, Siwar Chabir Fahdel, and many more role models who shared their time and talent
- And, of course, the parents—whose presence and trust made this experience complete.
✨ This Is Just the Beginning
Code Your Future was more than a camp—it was a declaration. These young women are not just participants; they are pioneers. With the right support and belief, they’re already building the future of tech.
