8 hours of coding, workshops, and fun!
Introducing BlairHacks' newest event (and first IRL event since 2020)! BlairHacks Mini is a day-long event where high school students around Montgomery County will come together to build apps, games, and hardware. Look forward to a day of hands-on coding + tech workshops, fun activities, and more!
Build stuff!
Hardware, software, and you name it! You'll learn how to build something new and unique.
Make connections
Meet fellow hackers in MoCo and make amazing things together!
Have fun
We have a day of fun activities and workshops planned. No competition, no stress, just fun!
Schedule
11:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Join us for the opening ceremony where we will talk about what we'll being doing throughout the day!
11:30 AM
Workshops (Session A)
Two concurrent workshops will be happening.
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Intro to web development (HTML/CSS + more)
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Exploring advanced web development (Learn a new framework!)
1:00 PM
Lunch Period
Explore the low-cost dining options around Rockville Town Square.
Suggested Places:
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The Spot
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Panera Bread
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Starbucks
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Dawson's Market Cafe
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Berry Cup (dessert)
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Kyoto Matcha (dessert)
You're welcome to stay longer than the allotted lunch period time, but we'll be waiting for you with fun activities!
1:30 PM
Fun Activities
Various fun games and activities will be organized!
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Jackbox
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Apples to Apples
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Chess + board/card games
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Cup stacking competition
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Typing competition
2:30 PM
Workshops (Session B)
Two concurrent workshops will be happening.
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Intro to Game Development
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Hardware with Raspberry Pi's
4:30 PM
Closing Ceremony
Join us for the closing ceremony where we will talk about what we learned throughout the day!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you guys actually hack?
No, that's not what we mean by "hack"! Hacking is a general term for finding creative solutions with code to solve problems we see around us.
Who is eligible to participate?
All high school students are welcome to attend. Bring your friends!
What should I bring?
Bring a laptop and a charger. Also, make sure to bring your own lunch, or money to buy food. There will be plenty of nearby restaurants and stores.
I'm new to coding. Can I still participate?
Yes! If you are a beginner, you can attend our workshops that we run throughout the event. They'll cover the basics of different tools you can use to build your hack.
How much will it cost?
Nothing at all! This event is completely free to attend.
I have another question!
Send us an email at [email protected] and we'll get back to you ASAP!
Sponsors
Our partners and supporters that are making this event free and possible!
Want to sponsor this and future BlairHacks events? Get in touch →
(or make a tax-deductible donation)