Question 1

What is a Hackathon?

Accepted Answer

A hackathon is 'coding marathon'. Participants form groups of one to four people and spend 12 hours developing whatever project excites them. Through workshops, mentors, mini-events, games, and teambuilding, participants will be able to create their project, grow their network, and learn exciting new concepts all in one night.

Question 2

I've never coded before, and I don't know if it's right for me to come..."

Accepted Answer

This is something we hear on a daily basis, and we all tell them the same thing: it's okay, you're not alone. Most others who attend have little-to-no experience. Just come, learn, try something new!

Question 3

What can I make?

Accepted Answer

Anything you can imagine! We've seen projects of all kinds: AI, design/animations, hardware, robot mazes, websites, servers, graphic arts, VR games, video games, Java programs, etc etc. However, we encourage you to be creative.

Question 4

Do I need to come with a team?

Accepted Answer

Nope! Most people come alone and look for others to team up with. But if you decide to come with a team already made, that's fine too!

Question 5

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Here are the usual things people bring:
Laptop, mouse charger (Desktop PCs and monitors are allowed, although not as common)
Extra snacks if you want
Any medications you need

Question 6

I can't bring a computer. Can I still come?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Chromebooks are availble for you to use.

Question 7

Who can attend?

Accepted Answer

You must be a high school student to attend. College students may apply to be mentors.

Question 8

We'd like to attend as a school. Is that okay?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Please email Narek (ohanyanarek@gmail.com) to register your school instead of registering every student one at a time.

Question 9

How much does it cost to attend?

Accepted Answer

Only $5,  but we will provide lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks, swag, and much more.

Question 10

Where will Hack Park take place, and how can I get there?"

Accepted Answer

Hack Park will be located at Lake Park High School East Campus, 600 Medinah Rd, Roselle, IL 60172 in the student cafetaria. You will have to provide your own transportation there.

"Roses are #FF0000,
Violets are #0000FF,
except, maybe,
in Internet Explorer."

HackPark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Hackathon?

I've never coded before, and I don't know if it's right for me to come..."

What can I make?

Do I need to come with a team?

What should I bring?

I can't bring a computer. Can I still come?

Who can attend?

We'd like to attend as a school. Is that okay?

How much does it cost to attend?

Where will Hack Park take place, and how can I get there?"

"Roses are #FF0000,Violets are #0000FF,except, maybe,in Internet Explorer."

HackPark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Hackathon?

I've never coded before, and I don't know if it's right for me to come..."

What can I make?

Do I need to come with a team?

What should I bring?

I can't bring a computer. Can I still come?

Who can attend?

We'd like to attend as a school. Is that okay?

How much does it cost to attend?

Where will Hack Park take place, and how can I get there?"

"Roses are #FF0000,
Violets are #0000FF,
except, maybe,
in Internet Explorer."