All Spots Filled — Waitlist Now Open!
If you missed out on securing a spot, don’t worry, registration is still open for our waitlist. Should any current participants withdraw, we’ll offer those spots to individuals on the waitlist in the order they signed up.
The high demand for these programs underscores the need for accessible STEM opportunities in our community. We’re committed to nurturing young minds not just in coding, but in essential skills like critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving. If interest continues to grow, we’re open to exploring additional sessions or alternative opportunities to accommodate more participants.
Thank you for your incredible support!
Summer Tech Registration – Hack Lab & CodeCraft
Join Our Free Summer Tech Classes for Teens (Ages 13–17)!
Welcome to the official registration page for Hack Lab: Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity and CodeCraft: Game Development & Creative Coding—two exciting, hands-on weekend courses designed to introduce teens to the world of technology, coding, and cybersecurity.
Classes are FREE, coed, and limited to 10 students per track to ensure personalized learning and a supportive environment.
Laptops and tools will be provided by Initiate Concept.
🗓 Classes begin this summer – once a week for 4 weekends
(Saturdays, August 2, 9, 16 and 23)
📍 In-person, hands-on learning (location to be announce)
🎓 Certificate of Completion for all who finish the course
💥 No experience needed – just curiosity and commitment!
🔐Hack Lab Class Schedule
Learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity, password safety, phishing awareness, and how hackers think (ethically, of course). You’ll even get to “hack” a sample game, then patch it like a pro.
Track: Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity
Duration: 4 Weeks (One 4-hour session per week)
Time: Morning Class | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Instructor: Stephanie C. Vang
🔹Day 1: Welcome to Hacking – Understanding the Hacker’s Mindset
Theme: Think like a hacker to learn how to protect like one.
🔹 Day 2: Passwords, Phishing, and Social Engineering
Theme: The easiest way to break in is through people.
🔹 Day 3: How the Internet Works – Networks, Ports, and Protection
Theme: Know the battlefield: What are you protecting and how?
🔹 Day 4: Hack & Patch – Game Exploits and How to Fix Them
Theme: Every system has weaknesses. A good hacker knows how to fix them.
🎮 CodeCraft Class Schedule
Create your own video game from scratch using real code. Learn how to animate characters, track scores, add power-ups, and design something totally your own.
Track: Game Development & Creative Coding
Duration: 4 Weeks (One 4-hour session per week)
Time: Afternoon Class | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Instructor: Stephanie C. Vang
🔹 Day 1: Welcome to CodeCraft – Let’s Build a Game!
Theme: Every game starts with imagination + a little code magic.
🔹 Day 2: Power-Ups, Enemies, and Game Physics
Theme: Add the drama – let’s make your game exciting.
🔹 Day 3: Levels, Game Over Screens, and Polish
Theme: Time to level up.
🔹 Day 4: Game Demo Day + Certificate Ceremony
Theme: You built a game. Now show the world.
Registration Form
⚠️ Disclaimer & Terms
Disclaimer:
This free educational program is offered by Initiate Concept to provide teens with early exposure to ethical hacking, game development, and creative coding in a safe, supervised learning environment. While every effort will be made to ensure the safety and enjoyment of each student, participation is voluntary and at the discretion of parents/guardians.
Initiate Concept, its staff, and program instructors are not liable for any injuries, lost items, or incidents that may occur during class time. By registering, parents/guardians acknowledge that they understand and accept these terms.
Attendance Commitment:
Due to the limited class size, we ask that registered students commit to attending all four sessions unless unforeseen circumstances arise.
Code of Conduct:
Respectful behavior is expected at all times. Disruptive or inappropriate conduct may result in removal from the program.