I/OHack Jr. Hackathon

I/O Labs is a youth-driven non-profit organization that aims to foster computer science proficiency and enthusiasm.

I/O LABS Youth Development Society

I/OHack Jr. is Calgary's Junior High School Hackathon.  Join us on February 2nd at University of Calgary!

University of Calgary

<h2>Description</h2><p>THIS EVENT NOW HAS A WAITLIST. Please add your name as we will confirm participants and contact students on the waitlist as additional spots open. Also, if you are interested in future classes please  add yourself to the waitlist so that we may contact you.</p><p>You are invited to I/OHack Jr., a fun all-day coding event that inspires middle school students and introduces them to the world of technology and innovation!</p><p>All students in grades 6-9 are welcome, even if you have never written a single line of code! Students from any school may participate in this event. Students may register individually or as a team. </p><p>Teams of three or four middle school hackers will collaborate on a software product, with the goal of completing a pitch to present with their team before a judging panel. We will start the day with a lesson, and on-site mentors will be available to support students as they complete their projects.</p><p>Our mentors are high school students, with experience teaching summer camp coding classes, leading computer coding club sessions, and managing a competitive robotics programming team.  </p><p>Food will be provided, and there will be awards for the top projects! </p><p>*Participants will be given priority registration in our upcoming series of free Python classes.</p>

<h2>FAQs</h2><h3>What is a hackathon?</h3><p>A hackathon is a problem solving, entrepreneurial, and coding event, where students collaborate in teams to build and code original projects. To succeed, teams demonstrate how they would solve a challenge with software.</p><h3>What do I need?</h3><p>You only need your computer and your signed liability form. </p><h3>What is the cost?</h3><p>Thanks to our generous sponsorship from Youth Central, Alberta Tech Alliance Association and Wolfram, I/OHack Jr. is completely free! </p><h3>Who can attend?</h3><p>I/OHack Jr. is open to all students in grades nine through twelve, regardless of programming experience.</p><h3>What if I can&#x27;t code?</h3><p>Whether you&#x27;re an experienced hacker or you&#x27;ve never written a line of code before, you are welcome! Attending hackathons is a fantastic way for beginners to learn how to code!</p><h3>How do I form a team?</h3><p>Teams of up to four students can register together. If you don&#x27;t have a team before the event, don&#x27;t worry! When you register, you will have the option to register as an individual or as a team member. If you sign up individually, we will  place you on a team.</p><p>If you register as a team member, you will have the option of creating or joining a team. If you create a team, you have the option of setting a password. Make sure you give the team name and  password (if you chose to make one) to your team members, to allow them to join your team.</p><h3>How do I become a mentor?</h3><p>Contact us at our email below if you are interested in becoming a mentor.</p><p><a href="http://iolabsyouth@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">iolabsyouth@gmail.com</a></p>

<h2></h2><h3>Sponsored by Calgary Youth Foundation</h3>

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