Hyphen-Hacks
In-person programming competition for Bay Area High School students with opportunities for all levels of experience
September 30th at Lick-Wilmerding High School
Mission
Hyphen-Hacks is an annual 12-hour hackathon aimed at high school students from around the Bay Area with diverse backgrounds and skill levels. We hope to create a space where all students are inspired to learn new skills while collaborating on new inventions.
Learn
At Hyphen-Hacks, you will get the opportunity to receive mentorship from industry professionals, take classes ranging from beginner topics to advanced techniques, and meet like-minded students from around the Bay Area.
Community
We strive to foster a strong, inclusive community. Whether this is your first time programming or your tenth hackathon, we want you to feel included and supported.
Grow
Hyphen-Hacks will stretch your skills and imagination, pushing you to achieve what you never dreamed to be possible. Our open, supportive atmosphere will provide a platform for you to create amazing products.
Event Schedule
Hyphen-Hacks will begin at 8:30am and end at 11:00pm.
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Check-in Time |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Opening Assembly |
| 9:30 am | Hacking Begins! |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch Served + Social Event |
| 1:00 pm | Workshop A |
| 2:00 pm | Workshop B |
| 3:00 pm | Workshop C |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Dinner Served + Social Event |
| 8:00 pm | Competition Activity |
| 9:00 pm | Project Submissions Close |
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Judging + Hot Cocoa + S'mores |
| 10:00 pm - 10:30 pm | Closing Ceremony + Awards |
| 10:30 pm - 11:00 pm | Pack Up + Check Out |
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the event? Please email us at finance@hyphen-hacks.com
Special Sponsors
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FAQs
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is an event that usually lasts for 12 hours but can go for as long as 3 days. During this confined period, engineers, computer scientists, and designers work together to build a project from scratch, often with very little sleep. The goal of a hackathon is not to build a polished product, but to hack something together and learn new ways of solving problems. Projects created are judged by professionals and peers to win thousands of dollars in prizes!
Who can participate?
Anyone who is enrolled in a high school between the 9th and 12th grades in the Bay Area may participate in Hyphen-Hacks.
Where will it take place?
Hyphen-Hacks 2023 will take place at Lick-Wilmerding High School at 755 Ocean Ave San Francisco, CA 94112. The hackathon will be fully in-person.
Do I need prior programming knowledge to participate?
Not at all! We are open to students with any programming experience. Hackathons are actually a great way to learn to code, as you build upon your skills from peers, workshops, and challenges within your project. We’ll be hosting multiple workshops to help you get started and explore a range of new topics.
What is the theme?
The theme will be announced at the beginning of the hackathon! There may or may not be hints hidden in this website.
What are the prizes?
We're giving away over $1,000 in prizes! Prizes include Midjourney licenses, JBL Headphones, HyperX Microphones, Anker battery banks, Arduino starter kits, and more. This list isn't finalized yet, so even more could come soon!
Contact
We are located at Lick-Wilmerding High School: 755 Ocean Ave San Francisco, CA 94112
We welcome your input! For general inquiries please email support@hyphen-hacks.com
Interested in sponsoring us? Please email us at finance@hyphen-hacks.com
Hack With Us!
Hyphen-Hacks 2023 > September 30th @ LWHS
Developed by Thijs Simonian and Athena Jiang-Qin. Website is open source on GitHub.