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RidgeHacks 2020 - June 26th - 28th

A Virtual High School Hackathon


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Schedule (New Schedule Coming Soon!)

8:00 AM - 8:30 AMCheck In
8:30 AM - 9:00 AMOpening Ceremony
9:00 AMHacking Starts
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMGit Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWeb Development Workshop
12:00 AMSmash Tournament Begins
1:30 PMLunch (Subway)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMPickleball
3:30 PM - 4:00 PMCup Stacking
4:30 PM - 5:00 PMTug-of-War
5:30 PM - 6:00 PMPing-Pong
7:30 PMDinner Starts
9:00 PMHacking Ends
9:00 PM - 10:30 PMJudging
10:30 PM - 11:00 PMClosing Ceremony

Schedule (New Schedule Coming Soon!)

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM:
Check In
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM:
Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM:
Hacking Starts
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM:
Git Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
Web Development Workshop
12:00 AM:
Smash Tournament Begins
1:30 PM:
Lunch
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM:
Pickleball
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM:
Cup Stacking
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM:
Tug-of-War
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM:
Ping-Pong
7:30 PM:
Dinner Starts
9:00 PM:
Hacking Ends
9:00 PM - 10:30:
Judging
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM:

Event Details

Date: June 26th - 28th (Online)
Who can attend: Any middle school or high school student with an interest in computer science and programming can sign up. No previous experience is required.
Cost to attend: This event, including food, swag, prizes, and more is entirely free for all participants.
Location: Online!

What is a Hackathon?

A hackathon is an event where students individually or collaboratively create innovative solutions with technology, often using hardware, software, or both! Students present and share their ideas with other participants and can be awarded with prizes for their work. In addition, due to many workshops and experienced mentors, a hackathon is a great learning opportunity and experience. Overall, hackathons are an excellent event for any student with an interest in computer science and programming to attend, no matter the skill level.

Innovate

An idea is the foundation of any hack. Be creative!

Develop

For 36 straight hours, you have the ability to create, tune, and refine your ideas

Share

You have the opportunity to exhibit and share what you've made to the judges and the community

Learn

There will be several workshops taking place during this hackathon, which are amazing ways to pick up a new skill/langauge.

FAQs

How long is RidgeHacks?

~38 hours from check-in to the end of closing ceremonies. Hacking is 36 hours long.

What do I need to bring?

A laptop/computer, an ID, and any hardware you plan on using in your hack.

How do teams work?

Teams are composed of up to 4 people. We can help you find a team at the event if you don't have one.

What can I make?

Anything you want - hardware, software, or a mix!

What can I win?

Prizes are TBA but we promise they will be amazing.

Is there travel reimbursement?

Sorry, but we cannot reimburse travel expenses this year. However, you can apply for Execute Big's Travel Grant so you can attend RidgeHacks without paying for travel.

Organization Team

Jaclyn Chen

Co-President

Ramesh Balaji

Co-President

Michael Wu

Vice President

Beth Polito

Outreach

Allison Li

Organizer

Leo Lawrence

Treasurer

Sponsors

Past Sponsors

RidgeHacks 2019 would not have been possible without these sponsors.

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