Technology Day: Hack-an-App Challenge @The Athenian School

The Athenian School   & Knodemy are excited to host Technology Day Hackathon at the Athenian School to bring HACK-AN-APP challenge and empower young students and guide them to become innovators and lead the way to the future through exposure to computer science and technology (STEM). (Limited Space)

knodemy HACK-AN-APP event is focused on empowering students to innovate and knnect  them with CompSci and Tech industy mentors.

Computer Science major mentors from UC Berkeley, UCSD, etc. will help students with coding and programming areas.  This would be a great networking opportunity for Students to work closely with the current and future TECH professionals.

What will student learn?

• Introduction to programming, basics in programming languages such as:

• HTML5

• CSS

• JavaScript

• Java

• Android

• Concept of an idea to a product launch

• Skills:
  

  • Time management

  • Leadership skills

  • Collaboration/team work

  • Presentation/Pitching Skills

  • Brainstorming

  • Problem Solving 

FAQS

What to expect?

Students will attend the first part of the Hackathon where they will be taught the basics of programming. After the initial instruction is over, students will break into teams where they will get a chance to collaborate to brainstorm ideas, create a project, and market the product. At the end of the Hackathoneach team will present their project to the attendees, judges and knodemy instructors. 1st place team will receive $100 gift cards or Prizes and 3 months knodemy mentorship to help them build their APP.

Is there an age limit to enter the event?

For students: 6th grade to 11th grade. No prior programming experience required 

What should I bring?

BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop - PC or MAC) REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE 

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please send your questions to hack@knodemy.com 

How to get to the event?

http://www.athenian.org/Page/About-Us/Contact-Us#directions

Building: Eleanor Dase Center - Campus Map: 

https://athenian.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/320/download/Athenian%20Campus%20Map%20713.pdf

* Purchase lunch with registration or bring your own bag lunch.  Snacks will be provided