The Cupertino's Youth Activity Board together with the Cupertino Recreation Department is hosting <hack> Cupertino, a hackathon designed to solve a problem presented during our Opening Ceremony. Normally held as a 13-hour overnight hackathon, we are now bringing the hackathon to YOU. We originally created this hackathon as a way for teens to de-stress, socialize, and flex their coding skills. You and your teammates will have one-week to address the theme we unveil at the Opening Ceremony. Our event goals are still the same, but you can now do it all in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace.

Where will the event be held?

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be held virtually. The opening and closing ceremonies will be held as Zoom webinars and participants will submit all completed projects via the hackathons Devpost page.

What are the important dates and times?

Dates and Times:

• Opening Ceremony, Saturday, June 26 at 4:00 p.m.
• Hacking Dates: from 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 3
• Judging Period: July 3 to July 10
• Closing Ceremony: Monday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m.

You will have one week to work on your project, so make that week count!

Who can participate? 

• 13-18* years old. 18-year-old guests must be in high school. 
• We won't be able to verify if registrants are in high school at the time of submission, but we will be looking at your video submissions, project details, and contact information to verify your eligibility.

How many people can be in my team? Can I work on my own? 

• You are welcome to work by yourself, but if you choose to be a part of team, please note that teams must be a maximum of 4 people which you must specify on our Devpost. 

How do I register? 

Participants will need to register on BOTH of the following page:

• Event Registration Page – to be completed with your parents
• Devpost – where you can upload your projects and connect with other participants.

 Participants who are not registered on both will not qualify for final judging and submissions.

What are the hackathon rules?

You may find the rules on our Devpost. Students who violate the rules will no longer be able to participate in the hackathon.

You may register for the event by navigating to our registration page. Please make sure you and your parents sign all participation waivers.