Author: CantonCoder

Following the success of our pivot to online meetups, we’re excited to announce Canton Coders Summer Camp 2020!

What is Summer Camp?

Summer Camp 2020 is a series of special online sessions featuring developers from our community and beyond. We’re bringing together diverse perspectives and technologies to create a rich learning experience for all.

Why Summer Camp?

In these challenging times, we wanted to create something special – a place where developers could:

• Learn new skills and technologies
• Share knowledge with the community
• Connect with developers worldwide
• Have fun exploring code together

Join Us

All Summer Camp sessions are FREE and open to everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, there’s something for everyone.

Check our YouTube channel for recordings and join our Discord/Slack communities to participate in discussions and future events!

Remember: We’re all about the individual developer, not our employers. Come as you are, learn what interests you, and be part of our growing global community.

March 2020 was a pivotal month for Canton Coders. What started as a challenge became an opportunity that would transform our community forever.

The Challenge

On March 14th, 2020, we made the difficult decision to cancel our in-person meetup scheduled for March 18th. We had 67 RSVPs – our biggest turnout yet – but the emerging COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that gathering in person wasn’t safe.

The Pivot

Instead of canceling entirely, we decided to experiment with our first online stream. On March 18th, 2020, 51 developers joined us online. That first virtual meetup showed us something powerful: technology could connect us beyond geographic boundaries.

The Growth

What happened next exceeded our wildest expectations. COVID allowed us to grow a global element, with hundreds of developers joining us on:

• discord.cantoncoders.org
• slack.cantoncoders.org

Our local Canton meetup became a global community, proving that the best developer communities aren’t defined by location – they’re defined by shared values and passion for the craft.

Looking Forward

While we’ve grown in numbers and scope, our commitment to local engagement remains unwavering. We continue to host regular meetups in Canton, Michigan, while serving thousands of developers worldwide.

Join us on this journey – we’d love to find out what happiness in code means to you!