Code For Hood Youth Hackathon Ages 12-17 Learn.Make.Create!
Code For Hood is back! We are hacking education and entrepreneurship with workshop driven hackathons. Join us in West Sacramento for 2.5 days of action packed educational fun. Learn coding, video game design, 3D design, engineering, art, website design, entrepreneurship and more! We are proud to say that Washington Unified School District and West Sacramento are MEGA SPONSORS of this awesome educational event!
Learn. Make. Create.
THE SCHEDULE!!
Friday and Saturday are classes. See the schedule.
Sunday is team building and competition.
Doors open at 4pm Friday.
Pick up is 7:45 and no LATER then 8pm.
Doors open on Saturday am at 8:45 and pick up is 4:45 . No LATER than 5pm.
Doors open Sunday at 8:45. Competition starts at 4pm, Judging and prizes 5:30
Event ends Sunday at 6pm.
Hackathon Weekend Schedule
Day 1- Friday
3:30 pm doors open / 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Two tracks will be available)
- Track 1- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
- o Coding with Python Part 1 (participants must take part 1 and part 2)
- o Visual Web Programming with Bubble
- o Into to UNIX
- o Graphic Design using Inkscape
- o Introduction to Electronics and Electricity
- Track 2 – 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
- o Coding with Python Part 2 (participants must take part 1 and part 2)
- o Visual Web Programming with Bubble
- o Into to UNIX
- o Graphic Design using GIMP
- o Introduction to Electronics and Electricity
- o Building a Birdhouse
Program ends at 7:45 pm. All Youth need to be picked up no later than 8 pm.
Day 2 – Saturday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Breakfast 8:00 am – 8:45 am
- Track 3 – 9:00 am – 10:30 am
- o Coding with Python Part 1 (participants must take part 1 and part 2)
- o 3D Modeling Part 1
- o Arduino Part 1
- o Python Class part 1 (participants must take part 1 and part 2)
- o How to Make a Website
- o Hardware Animations using JavaScript
- o Introduction to Electronics and Electricity
- o Effective Presentations ( 2 workshops during this time frame)
- Track 4 – 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
- o Coding with Python Part 2 (participants must take part 1 and part 2)
- o 3D Modeling Part 2
- o Arduino Part 2
- o Python Class part 2 (participants must take part 1 and part 2)
- o Build a Website
- o Hardware Animations using JavaScript
- o Introduction to Electronics and Electricity
- o Effective Presentations
- o Arduino 101
Lunch 12: 30 – 1:00 pm
- Track 5 – 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
- o Introduction to Electronics
- o Graphic Design using Inkscape
- o Effective Presentations
- o Product Design Applied
- Track 6 – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- o 3D Modeling Part 3
- o Arduino Part 3
- o Robot Programming
- o Visual Web Programming using Bubble
- o Build a Website
- o Graphic Design using GIMP
- o Introduction to Electronics and Electricity
- Closing Program Activities/ Light Snack 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Program starts at 8:00 am please don’t drop your child off prior to 8am.
Program ends at 4:45 pm. All Youth need to be picked up no later than 5pm.
Day 3 – Sunday
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Breakfast 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Lunch 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
- 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Project Time
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Presentations
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Awards Ceremony
Program ends at 6:00 pm. Community Center closes at 6pm.
Open Demos:
It should go without mention that every student will arrive at the Community Center on time and ready to go at the start of every day. Regardless, at the beginning of each day, some sort of technical demonstration is planned. This will give an opportunity to showcase some of the applications of the skills students will be developing. Also, the demonstrations will give a chance for those individuals who have run into some unforeseen circumstance more time to arrive.
Workshops:
Friday and Saturday are Workshop/Class Days. There are 6 Workshop Slots, each 90 minutes long, that will focus on some technical or computer related subject. Sample Classes: Presentations with Google Docs, 3D modeling with Sketch Up, Scratch Programming, and more!
Team Forming/Mentors:
Sunday is project day. Students will pick (or be assigned) projects based off the classes on Friday and Saturday. Ideally, Mentors would be assigned to each student team to provide guidance and direction toward the project goal.
FAQ
Does $45 cover the whole weekend?
Yes
Do I have to bring a laptop?
No, but we highly encourage it.
What are the ages of the participants?
12-17, but we're not checking IDs
Do I have to bring my kid all weekend?
If you are not attending, then try bringing them at the beginning of the day.
Do I have to be present if my kid is there?
You’re welcome to stay but are allowed to drop your child off.
Will food be served?
Yes, continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served throughout the day. If your child has dietary restrictions, please plan accordingly.
Where is the event located?
West Sacramento Community Center 1075 W. Capitol Ave. W. Sacramento, Ca. (See ticket for event details)
Are your teachers and volunteers Live Scanned?
No, but we have really good people in our community.
What will the youth be learning?
See the schedule page.
Can I volunteer?
Yes, of course. Email mikey@hackerlab.org for more info
Can I donate food or drinks!
Yes, please bring them in.
Location
Dates
to 5th November 2017 - 06:00 PM