Bytes for Bits

Bytes for Bits is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California. The organization employs six people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Bytes for Bits is dedicated to providing after-school programs for elementary and middle school students, focusing on introducing them to the fundamentals of software coding. The organization's mission is to cultivate STEM skills in children through a creative and collaborative learning environment. Bytes for Bits utilizes a project-based learning approach, allowing students to learn in a fun and engaging team setting. Students are initially grouped by age range but have the flexibility to move between tracks based on their skill level and interests. Bytes for Bits sessions take place once a week on campus after school for one hour. The program, which spans eight weeks, culminates in a final project where students showcase their work to their peers and parents. For more information about Bytes for Bits and their programs, visit their website at bytes4bits.org.