About the challenge

CodeDay New York is an organization geared towards helping high school students (9th through 12th grade) from underrepresented backgrounds learn more about CS and create coding projects from scratch--an in-demand skill in today's market. Our hackathon specifically targets the arts (visual arts, music, theater, etc.) and encourages students to put their creativity and technicality to the test. This hackathon is mainly geared towards coding beginners but people with experience are also welcome!

Get started

Create an account on Devpost: Use your personal accounts and refrain from using NYCDOE accounts as there may be technical issues

Join on Devpost: Join our hackathon using the "Join Hackathon" button

Register for CodeDay New York on our website: The registration form is located on our website; sign up and include all necessary information

Follow Us on Instagram: All our information will be posted on our Instagram page as the date gets closer

Frequently Check Emails: We will be sending out emails, whether it may come from your school or CodeDay New York, regarding updates or any relevant information about the event

Requirements

What to Submit

Participants are allowed to build anything ranging from apps, websites, games, etc. as long as it is made within the time frame of the event

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

6 non-cash prizes
Special Prize
1 winner

This prize is awarded to a project that deserves more recognition and is overall pretty cool

Best in Class: App/Website
1 winner

This prize is awarded to the best app or website made during the event

Best in Class: Game
1 winner

This prize is awarded to the best game made during the event

Best in Show
1 winner

This prize is awarded to the most effective and functional project that is ready to be brought to the markets

World Champion: Original Art
1 winner

This prize is awarded to the most conceptually innovative art in your project. This may take the form of visual arts or performing arts.

World Champion: Original Music
1 winner

This prize is awarded to the most conceptually innovative soundtrack/song in your project

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Students

Students
All students are to pick on a potential winner

Judging Criteria

  • Difficulty (for you)
    CodeDay isn't about showing off. Push yourself to try something new!
  • Creativity
    Work with other attendees to build a fun project with original art, design, music, voice acting, or story.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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