Code for Hood Youth Hackathon Ages 12 - 17 Learn.Make.Create

Operation Innovate, dba Code for Hood established in 2015, is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to educate and enrich the lives of youth in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, math, entrepreneurship, and design (STEAMED). Operation Innovate dba Code for Hood partners with government organizations, schools, and other nonprofit organizations to help foster skills and career pathways for youth by bringing training directly to the students in their neighborhoods using immersive project-based learning, innovative curriculum, and hands-on activities. Their programs include hackathons, workshops, classes and boot camps.

Operation Innovate

<IMG SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/166053311/cfhlogo.png">Code for Hood is back! We are hacking education and entrepreneurship with workshop driven hackathons. Join us in South Sacramento for 2.5 days of action packed educational fun. Learn coding, video game design, 3D design, engineering, art, website design, entrepreneurship and more! We are proud to say that the City of Sacramento are our MEGA SPONSORS of this awesome educational event!
Learn. Make. Create.
<H2 CLASS="MsoNormal">THE SCHEDULE</H2>
Friday and Saturday are classes. Sunday is team building and competition.
Friday: Doors open at 3:30 pm.  Pick up is 7:45 pm. Saturday: Doors open at 7:45 am Pick up is 4:45 pm  Sunday: Doors open 8:15 am. Competition starts at 4:00 pm, Judging and prizes 4:30 pm, Event ends at 5:00 pm.
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">Hackathon Weekend Schedule  </H3>
Day 1- Friday -- Doors open at 3:30 pm Program runs from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Schedule of classes 
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Track 1- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm </LI>
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Track 2 – 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm </LI>
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Program ends at 7:45 pm. All Youth need to be picked up no later than 8:00 pm. 
Day 2 – Saturday -- Doors open at 7:45 am Program runs from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Breakfast 8:00 am – 8:45 am
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Track 3 –  9:00 am – 10:30 am </LI>
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Track 4 – 10:45 am – 12:15 pm</LI>
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Lunch 12: 30 – 1:00 pm
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Track 5 – 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm</LI>
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Track 6 – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm</LI>
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Closing Program Activities/ Light Snack   4:30 pm – 5:00 pm</LI>
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Program ends at 4:45 pm.  All Youth need to be picked up no later than 5:00 pm. 
Day 3 – Sunday -- Doors open at 8:15 a.m. Program runs from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Breakfast 8:30 am – 9:00 am Lunch 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">8:30 am – 1:30 pm Project Time</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Presentations</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Awards Ceremony</LI>
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Program ends at 5:00 pm. Community Center closes at 5:00 pm. 
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">What Happens at Code For Hood</H3>
Open Demos:
Student are expected to arrive at the Community Center on time and ready to go at the start of every day. At the beginning of each day, a technical demonstration is planned. This will give an opportunity to showcase some of the applications of the skills students will be developing.   
Workshops:
Friday and Saturday are Workshop/Class Days. There are 6 Workshop Slots, each 90-minute-long, that will focus on a technical or computer related subject. Sample Classes: Presentations with Google Docs, 3D modeling with Sketch Up, Scratch Programming, and more!
Team Forming/Mentors:
Sunday is project day. Students will pick (or be assigned) projects based off the classes on Friday and Saturday. Ideally, Mentors would be assigned to each student team to provide guidance and direction toward the project goal.
Please Note, classes are subject to change without notice.  <A HREF="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1buHr43zgs04YqW9ECAMZPURrO9753-Ai/view?usp=sharing" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Schedule" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here for larger image</A>.
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FAQ’S
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Does $25 cover the whole weekend? Yes
Do I have to bring a laptop? No, but we highly encourage it.
What are the ages of the participants? 12-17, but we're not checking IDs
Do I have to bring my kid all weekend? If you are not attending, then try bringing them at the beginning of the day.
Do I have to be present if my kid is there? You’re welcome to stay but can drop your child off. Parents will not be allowed to attend the workshops. 
Will food be served? Yes, continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served throughout the day. If your child has dietary restrictions, please plan accordingly.
Are your teachers and volunteers Live Scanned? No, but we have great people in our hacking community.
Can I volunteer? Yes, of course. Email <A HREF="mailto:alonajennings@gmail.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">alonajennings@gmail.com</A>
Can I donate food or drinks! Yes, please bring them in. Email <A HREF="mailto:alonajennings@gmail.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">alonajennings@gmail.com</A>
 
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