Our Team

The Mountain View High School Ignition Club, in partnership with CoderDojo Silicon Valley

Age Range

13-17 years old

Our Theme

Education

Prizes

1st place team: $250 Amazon Gift Card

2nd place team: $150 Amazon Gift Card

3rd place team: $100 Amazon Gift Card

Schedule

Day 1

Time	Event
8:30-9:00 AM	Drop-off Check-in
9:00-9:30 AM	Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM	Start Hacking
12:30-1:30 PM	Lunch
5:30-6:00 PM	Wrap up Pick-up

Day 2

Time	Event
8:30 AM	Doors Open Continue Hacking Make Presentations
11:30-12:30 AM	Presentations
12:30-1:30 PM	Lunch Judging
1:30-2:30 PM	Awards Wrap-up

Location

13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

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Rules

1. Teams build products during the hackathon from scratch - whether they be websites, mobile apps, or games.
2. Teams can build whatever they want, but their products must be education-related in order to be considered for prizes.
3. There will be judging on day 2, in which judges will listen to product pitches, filling out a scoring sheet that will be used to determine prizes.
4. Teams can choose whether to present publicly or not to present.
5. Maximum of 5 people per team.

FAQ

Q: What meals are served?

A: Breakfast and lunch for both days. If you have allergies, it’s recommended to bring your own meals.

Q: How are teams formed?

A: We’ll set teams up officially on the day of! You can also set up your teams outside of the event.

Q: Are there resources available during the hackathon to help me learn?

A: Yes! There will be mentors on hand at the event!

Q: Is it overnight?

A: No, but you are free to work on the project at home between the two event days.

Q: What is the criteria for judging?

A: Idea and concept, technical progress made during the competition, code quality, feasibility, creativity, technical complexity, and presentation.

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