Pixel & Python Winter Camp

15-19 January 2025Järvsö, Sweden

Pixel & Python Winter Camp

Get ready for a Pink Programming Winter Camp in game development! This year, we’re diving into the world of game development, where you’ll have the chance to design and develop your own interactive games using Python - surrounded by the cozy wintry feeling of Järvsö!

It will be an unforgettable experience with the fresh mountain air and snowy landscapes while bringing your creative ideas to life with our support. Whether you’re a game enthusiast or an experienced coder, this camp is designed for anyone who is interested in learning and creating (see prerequisites below). By the end, you’ll have a game to call your own and the skills to keep building!

Through engaging & hands-on workshops, you can expect to learn about:

Game design fundamentals.
Creating your own projects with tools like PyGame, Gym, and LLMs (ChatGPT) by using python as the main programming language.
How AI can be used to power games, by giving a unique edge in game development
Explore everything from core game mechanics to coding your own platforms.

But it’s not all about coding! When we’re not immersed in game development, we’ll be exploring the winter wonderland with activities like snowshoeing & skating. This is an opportunity to meet others with similar interests and learn together. A perfect blend of learning, adventure, and community-building, forming lasting friendships with other women and non-binaries in tech.

Mark your calendar, January 15th-19th and secure your spot! Embrace the magic of winter, unleash your inner game developer, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Game on 🎮

* May be changed due to bad weather or availability

Järvsö, Sweden

820 40 Järvsö Sweden

All you need to know

When: January 15th - 19th
We start around 12pm on the 15th, and end around 12pm on the 19th.

Where? Järvsö, Hälsingland.
Just 3 hours north of Stockholm, in the heart of Hälsingland, we find this hidden pearl full of winter activities. We will live in a cozy cabin where we will code, cook, and create memories. For the daring ones, there is a lake close by, otherwise it will be just an experience to walk around in the winter landscape.

Who is this camp for?
Beginner Intermediate. You should have basic experience of any programming language and a curious mind!
We welcome all women and non-binary people.

What are the prerequisites?

There's no need to be a genius of programming but we strongly recommend you to have basic experience of programming in any language. We've provided a document to guide you on what knowledge we'd prefer every participant to be familiar with. No need to know everything by heart, you're still very welcome if you have a conceptual understanding of the basics. Check out the prerequisites.
Are you completely new or would like to refresh your knowledge? We got you covered in this tutorial!
Let's learn and challenge ourselves together! Don't hesitate to reach out to campmanager@pinkprogramming.se if you have any questions 💖
For the winter activities, there're no prerequisites. We welcome both beginners as experienced nature lovers!

💳 How much does it cost?

Regular ticket : 5,500 SEK
Student/unemployed: 3,500 SEK
Company ticket (if you're sponsored by your employer): 10,000 SEK

What is included when buying a ticket?

The following is included in the ticket:

Shared accommodation in our house in Järvsö. We want to give an extra notice that you will share room with other participants, and a few might also share bed with each other.
All meals (vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner) which we will cook together.
Workshops in Game development. After the camp, you will be able to continue to evolve on your own, and above all, we hope you've had a lot of fun.
Winter activities (including equipment).

The following is NOT included in the ticket:

Travel costs are not included in the price.
Sheets and towels are not included, make sure to bring your own.
Insurance (please check with your insurance company and make sure that you are covered).

Which languages will the course be in?
The classes will be held in English, but we'll be able to explain and help in Swedish.

Cancellation policy
Camp tickets are non-refundable. In the unlikely event that Pink Programming has to cancel the camp due to unforeseen circumstances, your camp ticket will be refunded.

Your friends at the camp

Phiphi Tran
AI Engineer at Mentimeter

Phiphi is a positive and energetic outdoor person who likes combining the active side with thinking and problem solving. A conversation topic she has a hard time avoiding is food, especially Asian cuisines, but it's just as easy to dive into a deep conversation with her. She has a background in Engineering physics, has worked as a Data scientist and is today an AI Engineer at Mentimeter. At the camp, she will share her expertise in Python and AI.

Elisa Bin
PhD student at KTH

Elisa is a PhD student at KTH, affiliated with Integrated Transport Research Lab and co-founder of a tech startup FleetMQ (former ABConnect), and a long time Code mentor and Camp Teacher at Pink. Her research topic focuses on technical requirements for and the impact of new technologies on transport and human mobility, such as autonomous and connected vehicles. She studied robotics and machine learning at KTH. In her free time, she loves hiking, cooking and playing the Ukulele.

Pushpamalar Rajendran
Software Developer at Lynk & Co

Malar is a nature lover and travel enthusiast with a passion for creative problem-solving. She thrives on combining her technical expertise with innovation. With nearly six years of experience as a software developer, she currently works at Lynk & Co, specializing in sustainable and accessible e-learning solutions using gamification, Unity, C#, and JavaScript. In her spare time, Malar enjoys hiking and playing board games. At the camp, she’ll bring her extensive software development background and enthusiasm for building impactful tech solutions.

Pauline Morsli
Software Engineer at Volvo Cars

Pauline is a former journalist turned software engineer with a background in computer science and a strong passion for equality, especially in advocating for more women in tech. She’s a lifelong video game enthusiast, loves staying active with sports and kayaking, and enjoys trying new restaurants. She also loves her pets and cheese—well, let’s just say she could probably give a TED Talk on it (if anyone asked!). As a developer, Pauline will share her expertise in software development with a collaborative approach and the adaptability to learn new skills, like Python.

Organized by

Pink Programming

@pinkprogramming campmanager@pinkprogramming.se

Pink Programming is Sweden’s largest community for women and non-binary programmers. We work towards a gender equal tech industry by creating inspiring coding events and camps, and hosting Diversity & Inclusion courses for companies. Join us to change the tech game!