READY... SET... CODE!Join TechPoint Foundation for Youth at
DeveloperTown for the second annual CoderDojo Hackathon on July 28,
2018. This year's brand new challenges will thrill both beginners and
experienced ninjas. Check out the info below and
visit www.techpointyouth.org/2018-hackathon to learn more!
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THE CHALLENGES
**Please register only for the challenge in which you intend to
participate. There will not be adequate time to participate in more
than one challenge**
Scratch (Individual)
For our Scratch ninjas of all experience levels. Register as an
individual to compete in this track.
Python (Individual)
Thanks to content sponsor IndyPy, we're excited to offer several new
Python challenges for novice to advanced Python ninjas. Register as
an individual to compete in this track.
GameCraft (Team)
Teams of 2-6 students will have five hours to work on an interactive
game using Unity or PlayCanvas. Some pre-work will be required to
compete in this HACKATHON CHALLENGE. When you register for this track
you will be prompted to select your Dojo - ninjas will compete as a
Dojo team. Don't belong to a CODERDOJO YET?
Contact courtney@techpointyouth.org for assistance!
AppBuilder (Team)
Teams of 2-6 students will have five hours to build an app using MIT
App Inventor. Some pre-work will be required to compete in this
HACKATHON CHALLENGE. When you register for this track you will be
prompted to select your Dojo - ninjas will compete as a Dojo team.
Don't belong to a CODERDOJO YET?
Contact courtney@techpointyouth.org for assistance!
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THE AWARDS
CoderDojo Indiana strives to recognize ninjas who demonstrate our core
values: innovation, determination, and collaboration. Each challenge
track will award teams and/or individuals for projects that exhibit
excellence, innovation, determination, and collaboration.
Ninjas will also have a chance to win door prizes, giveaways, and
other cool tech swag!
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TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE
8:30am...............Doors Open
9:00am................Opening Ceremony + Instructions
9:30am................Individual & Team Challenges Begin
10:00am.............#MyFirstDojo Opens
1:00pm...............#MyFirstDojo Closes
3:00pm.................Individual Challenge Period Ends & Code Party
Begins
4:00pm.................Team Challenge Period Ends
5:00pm.................Awards & Closing Ceremony
5:30pm................Doors Close
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FAQs
What are ninjas and Champions?
A ninja is any student aged 7-17 who attends a CoderDojo and/or will
compete in one of our hackathon challenges. Champions are the amazing
volunteers who step up to lead a CoderDojo in their community.
Can I only register for one challenge?
Yes - you must register for the challenge in which you intend to
compete. On the day of the event, if you change your mind (or want to
try something new), we will do our best to accomodate you.
What time should I arrive?
Get to DeveloperTown by 9:00am EST. You won't want to miss the opening
ceremony and instructions!
Will you provide food?
Morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks will be provided for
ninjas who are competing in our challenges as well as our CoderDojo
Champions.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
Check out this awesome parking map.
WHAT'S A CODE PARTY?
You'll have to come to find out!
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