Def Hacks() CA Spring

Def Hacks() is hackathon hosted by high school students, and only for high school students. A hackathon intended to help foster and further develop an individual's passion for computer science. This is a 24-hour event that helps a student discover and learn something new, with workshops, mentors, and other types of opportunities. 

You're invited to join us, no matter what your previous experience.

Interested in attending? Sign up through typeform (NOT EVENTBRITE) and if you are accepted, we will send you a confirmation email within a week! Please note that only 100 people can attend this event so apply now before it's too late. 

General Admission (high schoolers only) : http://bit.ly/defhacksCA

Mentor Sign Up: http://bit.ly/defhacksCAmentor

If you are a mentor, you must be well aquainted with programming and 15 or older. As a mentor, you will not be able to participate in the actual hackathon and will not be eligible to submit a project for submission.  

This is going to be a themed hackathon! Make your app or idea based on only one of the themes below. Start thinking now and begin your idea at the event. 

~ Find an issue in your community and make something to help combat the problem
~ Preventing bullying and/or stress at school
~ Build something to make your city more efficient and intelligent

Day One: 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM : Doors Open and Lunch 

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM : Opening Ceremonies and Sponsor Talks

1:30 PM : Pitches and Coding Begins 

2:00 PM : WS - Gotta Code 'Em All Workshop

4:00 PM : WS - Break into Tech: How to Land an Internship or Job in Technology

6:00 PM : WS - Mobile Game Design

7:00 PM : Dinner

8:30 PM : WS - Paper Prototyping

Day Two: 

12:00 AM : Midnight Party

1:00 AM : Night Snacks 

7:00 AM : Breakfast

9:00 AM : Sign Ups for Competition

10:00 AM : Judging/Presentation Time

11:00 AM : Winners are Announced

Schedule subject to changes. Stay tuned! 

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

If you are not a high school student then you cannot attend this event. ID's are required during check-ins so make sure you bring it!  

What should I bring?

Bring your fully charged laptop, mouse, and any snacks that you prefer. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is included during the event. If you're planning on sleeping, bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and toothbrush. 

What is security like at the event?

The venue will be locked down overnight, and students under 18 will not be able to leave without an parent there to pick them up.

Where will I sleep?

Students who plan to sleep can sleep anywhere in the venue, or in the designated sleeping room. Don't forget to pack a sleeping bag and pillow!

What should I build?

We usually like to see projects that are innovative, and have the potential to improve or influence people’s lives. Try to build a hack that people can use, enjoy, and potentially scale. Most importantly, have fun with it and try to finish on time. We know you can only do so much in 24 hours, so it’s ok if your project is not perfect (yet).

Finally in this day and age of selfies and squad photos, it’s likely that photos and/or video will be taken at the event. By entering the venue, you’re giving us the OK to snap photos and post to social media.

For more info, don’t hesitate to visit our website www.defhacks.xyz or hit us up at ca@defhacks.xyz. 

We’re excited to see you there!