Sunday, Sep 29 | BC's Biggest High School Hackathon
Vancouver Independent School for Science & Technology
yvrHacks is where beginners and young innovators come together to learn, collaborate, and create.
A hackathon is an event where people come together to collaborate & work on tech projects. A panel of judges will pick the winning teams & hand out prizes. However, the point of the hackathon itself is to work together, learn new things & have an amazing time doing so!
Absolutely nothing! yvrHacks is a free event for all high school students in British Columbia. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and create, regardless of their financial situation.
yvrHacks is open to all students in British Columbia. We welcome students of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. If you're passionate about technology and want to learn something new, we'd love to have you join us!
Literally anything related to coding and computer science! Electronics, websites, apps, games, bots, mockups, and more! We want you to be creative and work on something you're passionate about :)
No worries! Hackathons are a great place to learn new skills, and there will be workshops and mentors to help you out. yvrHacks is beginner-friendly, and we also have prizes for the best beginner hacks, so don't be afraid to try something new!
You should bring a laptop, charger, and any other tech you need to work on your project. If you don't have access to a laptop, please reach out to us on Discord and we can figure something out :) We will also provide free lunch and snacks!
Kinda! You're free to work on whatever you want, and you will be eligible for most prizes. However, we do have a specific Theme Prize for projects that are related to the theme of "Improving Students' Lives".
yvrHacks will run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 29th! We'll have workshops, games, and hacking time throughout the day :) We also provide free lunch and snacks for all participants!
Yes! We allow teams of up to four members, but you can totally work alone if you choose to! We encourage you to sign up with your friends and join yvrHacks together!
Make sure you join our Discord server to hear latest announcements! You can reach out on Discord or Instagram if you have any more questions :)
yvrHacks is organized by BCYDC. We are a collective of over 300 high school students with a shared passion for computer science, software development, robotics, and technology.