If you have quirky ideas you want to bring to life, or if you want to collaborate on something meaningful with other inquisitive teens like you, join us for Teens Exploring Code (TEC) 2017!
In 14 hours of continuous excitement, we'll show you how programming can be fun, thought-provoking and powerful. With two unique tracks and various workshops throughout the day, TEC provides a welcoming environment perfect for first-time coders and first-time hackathon attendees, along with those with more experience.
Beginners should attend the two Python workshops (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) to get started with programming and work on projects. Non-beginners are encouraged to attend other fun workshops offered later in the day.
| 8:30am-9:00am | Check In |
| 9:00am-9:15am | Opening |
| 9:15am-11:15am | Python Workshop 1 (for all beginners) |
| 9:15am-9:45am | Non-beginner Team Formation |
| 9:45am | Non-beginner Coding Begins |
| 11:15am-11:45am | Beginner Team Formation |
| 11:45am | Beginner Coding Begins |
| 12:30pm- 1:30pm | Lunch + Speaker |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm | Web Development Workshop |
| 3:30pm-4:30pm | Python Workshop 2 (for all beginners) |
| 5:00pm-6:00pm | Design Thinking Workshop |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | Dinner + Mystery Activity |
| 8:30pm-9:00pm | Raffle |
| 9:00pm-9:30pm | Ending Activity |
| 10:00pm-10:30pm | Gallery Walk and Closing |
Participants ages 13-19 are welcome to attend! If you are out of this age range and wish to attend, please contact us.
You’ll join a team and work on an original project together throughout the whole day and present it at the end. For beginners, we provide two Python workshops that will get you started and let you form teams with others at your skill level. For non-beginners, you’ll begin on your projects right after forming teams, and can also attend interesting workshops throughout the day. Check the schedule for more info!
Nothing! TEC is free of charge, but we greatly appreciate any donations that would go towards supporting the event.
Apply through this online form. Please only apply if you are certain that you will be able to attend for the whole time. You will get a confirmation email closer to the event securing your spot. We will be accepting people from all ranges of experience, so please answer the questions truthfully!
Bring your laptop and your student ID or any official ID. Lunch, dinner, and refreshments are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks or food as well. Bring hardware if you plan on incorporating it into your project (contact us if you’d like to rent any).
Anything you can! Web, mobile, hardware, or anything else you’re interested in.
Teams can have up to 4 people. If you’re a beginner, you’ll be able to form teams and develop project ideas with others at your skill level during the first Python workshop. For non-beginners, we’ll also have designated times for you to form teams and gather ideas.
Yes! Because we want to promote an atmosphere conducive to trying new things, prizes will not be project-based. But the prizes will be awesome and everyone will receive free swag (and knowledge!) regardless.
