Program Length: 24 hours

Sponsor: Code day Nonprofit

Location: Around the world

Admissions Requirements: Must be in at least 6th Grade or 13 years old to participate (participants are typically between 13 and 25 years old)

Admissions Deadline: Varied with each event, typically 3 to 4 weeks in advance.

Highlight: Instead of scrolling on your device all weekend, why not learn to program it in an energetic competition? CodeDay is a non-profit organization that runs weekend hackathon-style events in locations around the world. Can’t code? No problem. CodeDay’s weekend events are specifically designed for beginners to promote excitement about technology and show how creativity can be used to craft innovative projects. It’s not a bug, it’s a feature. Students work in teams to pitch, design, and build a solution to a real-world problem within a single 24-hour overnight session. Projects are judged globally based on features like art, music, and characteristics like creativity, and originality. CodeDay aims to help students from all backgrounds discover a hidden love of coding. They’ve even provided laptops and event tickets to students who can’t afford it. With 500+ in-person weekend events in over 80 cities worldwide, CodeDay has reached over 70,000 students, inspiring a significant portion of them to pursue a career in technology and coding. With a welcoming environment, experienced mentors, and additional internship opportunities & volunteering offers waiting in the wings, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t check out CodeDay today.

Cost: $0-$20 depending on location