East Bay High School Hackathon
A one-day coding event designed for high school students of all skill levels. Learn, build, and connect with fellow students passionate about technology.
Date
June 6, 2025
Time
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location
San Francisco Tech Hub
About the Hackathon
The East Bay High School Hackathon is a beginner-friendly coding event designed specifically for high school students, regardless of their coding experience.
Whether you've never written a line of code or you're already building apps, our hackathon provides the perfect environment to learn, collaborate, and create amazing projects.
No prior coding experience required! We'll have workshops, mentors, and resources to help you get started and guide you throughout the day.
const hackathon = {
name: "East Bay High School Hackathon",
date: "June 6, 2025",
time: "8:00 AM - 7:00 PM",
location: "San Francisco",
prizes: "Lots of tech prizes",
forBeginners: true,
register: () => {
return "Join us for a day of learning and fun!";
}
};
Event Schedule
Here's what to expect during our one-day hackathon. We've designed the schedule to include plenty of learning opportunities, coding time, and fun activities.
Check-in & Breakfast
Registration opens. Grab breakfast and get ready for a day of coding and learning!
Opening Ceremony
Welcome address, introduction to sponsors, and announcement of hackathon categories and prizes.
Team Formation
Find teammates or finalize your existing team. Mentors will be available to help.
Beginner Workshop: Intro to Coding
A beginner-friendly introduction to coding concepts and tools you'll use during the hackathon.
Intermediate Workshop: Web Development
Learn how to build interactive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Hacking Begins
Start working on your projects! Mentors will be circulating to provide guidance.
Lunch
Take a break and enjoy lunch with fellow participants.
Workshop: Building Your First App
Learn how to turn your idea into a working application.
Mentor Check-in
Mentors will visit teams to provide feedback and help with any challenges.
Snack Break
Recharge with snacks and refreshments.
Workshop: Presenting Your Project
Tips and techniques for effectively presenting your hackathon project.
Final Hour of Hacking
Last push to complete your projects!
Hacking Ends & Dinner
Pencils down! Enjoy dinner while preparing for presentations.
Project Presentations
Each team will have 2 minutes to present their project to judges and other participants.
Awards Ceremony
Announcement of winners and prize distribution.
Closing Remarks & Pickup
Final thoughts, thank yous, and parent pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us.
// Frequently Asked Questions
const faq = {
"Do I need coding experience?": "No! Beginners are welcome.",
"What should I bring?": "Laptop, charger, student ID, and enthusiasm!",
"Is there a fee?": "No, participation is completely free.",
// See more questions below...
};
Our Sponsors
We're grateful to our sponsors who make this event possible. Interested in sponsoring? Check out our sponsorship opportunities.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Interested in sponsoring our hackathon? We offer various sponsorship packages with different benefits and exposure opportunities.
Contact for SponsorshipHackathon Categories
Projects will be judged in the following categories. You can build anything that fits these themes!
Education
Create tools or apps that help students learn or make education more accessible and engaging.
Community
Build solutions that address local community challenges or bring people together.
Health & Wellness
Develop applications that promote physical or mental health, fitness, or overall well-being.
Open Innovation
Let your creativity shine with any project that demonstrates technical skill and innovation.