The Cupertino's Youth Activity Board together with the Cupertino Recreation Department is hosting <hack> Cupertino, a 13-hour overnight hackathon designed to solve a (secret) problem presented during our Opening Ceremony. We originally created this hackathon as a way for teens to destress, socialize, and flex their coding skills, and we're excited to bring it back to you in 2025! 

Please note that this event is a lock-in, if you leave the premises at any point in the evening you will not be allowed back in. 

Quick Overview

• Registration Check-in: 5:30 p.m.
• Opening Ceremony Begins: 6 p.m.
• Hacking Begins: 7 p.m.
• Dinner: 8 p.m.
• Judging Occurs: 8 a.m.
• Event Ends: 10:30 a.m.

Other activities include

• Mario Kart Tournament
• Ping Pong Tournament
• Recreational Activities
• Informative Workshops
• Mentor Support

Activity times will be available at the event through announcements and posted event schedule.

• Impact
  Your project's ability to answer the theme and help others.
• Innovation
  Your project's ability to introduce a novel approach or perspective.
• Functionality
  Your project's ability to function as you intended.
• Code
  The complexity of your code and going past the normal levels.
• Design
  The design of your product. Is it aesthetically pleasing? Does the design of the product elevate its message?