Brook Codes is a free hackathon (a.k.a., a coding marathon) for all public middle and high school students in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Over the course of two days, students are encouraged to exercise their imagination to create interesting and innovative 'hacks' (programming solutions) addressing problems they see around them.

We want to challenge students to step out of their comfort zone and try something new, whether that's exploring a new technology, or coding for the very first time!

Throughout the event, there will be talks, workshops, and games that you can participate in as well!

For more information on our sponsors, weekend-of schedule, or general updates please visit brookcodes.org.

 

**Please Note**

  • Due to its Privacy Policy, Devpost does not allow users under 13 years of age to register on their website.
  • If you are under 13 years old, you can STILL participate in Brook Codes 2023, however, your parent/guardian MUST have registered for Devpost on your behalf.
  • Students that are under 13 years old can ONLY submit their projects on Devpost if their parent/guardian registered for Devpost on their behalf.

Requirements

Main Requirement

Come up with a project that answers any of the challenges found here.

Must submit project by October 15, 2023 @ 2pm.

 

Submission Requirements

  • You MUST submit your source code to Devpost (for judging and testing).
  • Include a text description that explains the features and function(s) of your project. In addition, please describe how the submission could help solve/answer the challenge you chose.
  • Submit a 3 minute max demonstration video of your project in action (either a link or a video file) to prove it is a real project. Your video should include a demonstration of your working project via a step-by-step visual demonstration. The video must include an explanation of how your project solves/answers the challenge you chose.
  • Provide a brief explanation of the tools you used to build your project.
  • Submit at least one image/screenshot of your submission.

 

Other Requirements for Prize Consideration

  • All students who want their submission to be considered for a prize will be asked to submit a 3 minute (or less) video presentation on the project they created. 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

4 non-cash prizes
New Horizons [Beginner Challenge]
1 winner

Create a project using a tool you haven’t fully learned yet. Whether it’s a new language, new editor, or even a new computer, it’s all about doing what you haven’t before.

[OPTIONAL CHALLENGE] All-New Process: Ditch all your frameworks and only use things you haven’t learned.

The More the Merrier [Beginner Challenge]
1 winner

Create a project merging two (or more!) ideas you enjoy. Whether old ideas you’ve been keeping for later or new ideas that just popped into your head, we want to see them.

[OPTIONAL CHALLENGE] Randomness: Integrate at least one randomly-chosen word into your project.

Artificial Intelligence [Advanced Challenge]
1 winner

Create a project integrating a basic and responsive bot. This could be anything from a video game enemy to a virtual assistant.

[OPTIONAL CHALLENGE] The Spice of Life: Flesh out your bot with a variety of behaviors to respond to different situations.

Spreading Hope [Advanced Challenge]
1 winner

Create a project aiming to show the world about how to solve a new or relevant issue, or a specific way to solve an old issue.

[OPTIONAL CHALLENGE] Trailblazer: Find a way to teach and inspire others to pitch in to your improvement efforts.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Jakia Bowers

Jakia Bowers

Tyler Young

Emily Heimsoth

Michael Price

Michael Price

Judging Criteria

  • Relevancy
    How relevant is the problem that the program is trying to solve? (Rated from 1-5)
  • Execution
    Is the hack usable in its current state? Is the user experience smooth? Does everything appear to work? Is it well designed? (Rated from 1-5)
  • Creativity
    How imaginative or out of the box is the project? (Rated from 1-5)
  • Creativity
    How imaginative or out of the box is the project? (Rated from 1-5)

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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