CodeCrew's 8th Annual Hackathon

CodeCrew is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering kids from underrepresented communities in Memphis to be tech innovators and leaders through practical, hands-on computer science training.

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CodeCrew Hackathon is a THREE-DAY event and the finale of our exciting summer of code!

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The CodeCrew Hackathon is the finale to our exciting summer of code!  This unique THREE-DAY event provides an opportunity for youth to show off their mobile app development skills and work on a real-world project to benefit our community. For the first time, we are adding a kick-off event on Friday, July 29th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.Students will be placed into teams and challenged to use computer science skills to solve a local community issue. Hackathon participants will work all day Saturday and will return on Sunday, to complete their apps. They will be supported by volunteers from the Memphis tech community.To keep everyone excited, focused, and motivated, CodeCrew is leaning on a fantastic support team and special guests. On Sunday, participants will make presentations to a team of distinguished judges and guests and will compete for third, second, and first place bragging rights and prizes!  In addition to getting this awesome chance to show off their creativity, skills and team spirit, participants will also compete for some serious prizes. One student will win the most prestigious award of the event, Most Valuable Coder, for working hard, trying harder, and showing great support for their team! What could their prize be?!The event is open to all current and former CodeCrew participants and any other interested students entering grades 5-12. CodeCrew is a <a href="http://neverstop.co/skyhigh/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Start Co Sky High</a> initiative co-founded by Meka Egwuekwe, Petya Grady, and Audrey Willis.<h2><a href="http://bit.ly/MediaReleaseCC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Please print and sign the Media Release Form, and bring it to the event at Registration.</a></h2>

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