yvrHacks
Organization: BC Youth Development Coalition
Type: Hackathon, Competition
Location: Vancouver Independent School for Science & Technology, Vancouver, BC
Eligibility: All high school students in British Columbia
Grade levels: High School
Cost: Free
Application deadline: September 28, 2024
Dates: September 29, 2024 – September 29, 2024
yvrHacks is BC's biggest youth hackathon where high school students collaborate on coding and technology projects over an 8-hour period. Participants can create websites, apps, games, electronics projects, and more while competing for over $4000 in prizes. The event features workshops, mentorship, free lunch and snacks, and encourages both beginners and experienced coders to participate in teams of up to four members.