The Back to School Code-A-Thon is a FREE 48 hour program that gives students an opportunity to use
technology, research, and collaborate to address issues and problems confronting the human race on
a global scale. Students will work together to learn to code HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while learning
to use tools like GitHub to build a website that reflects their ideas and commitment to problemsolving. Prizes are available for the teams that create the top three projects in their location! This is
an international event, and students will be able to speak, work, and learn with other students around
the world via live video, web, and telecommunication technology! Returning students will have the
opportunity to learn more advanced JavaScript, and advanced Web Development using React.
Eligibility
- Participants: Registered Individuals (13-18 years in age);
- Team Sizes: Max 4 Per Team
- Countries: United States
Requirements
You should submit:
- A breif explanation of your project
- The link to your codepen or Github repo that hosts your project
- (Optional) Presentation
- (Optional) Video
Prizes
1st Place Westbury, NY
TBD
1st Place Fremont, OH
TBD
1st Place Darby, PA
TBD
2nd Place Westbury, NY
TBD
2nd Place Fremont, OH
TBD
2nd Place Darby, PA
TBD
3rd Place Westbury, NY
TBD
3rd Place Fremont, OH
TBD
3rd Place Darby, PA
TBD
Best Education Related Hack Overall
TBD
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
How to enter
To signup you must register at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T0XHA8kkyEGoXAEu38SaCSubzLFc9RFPlBuN-FdRR8NUMFJGVUs5WVVPRjZUVVFHNlI4NEs5QlRXWiQlQCN0PWcu
Then check-in at one of the hosting site locations and your all set.
Judges
Vincent Occhiogrosso
Program Manager, WCTD
Judging Criteria
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Social Good
Projects will be judged based upon the amount of social good they will have in their community.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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