HackCamp
Canada's largest beginner friendly hackathon
November 7-8, 2026 | In-Person Event @ UBC
HackCamp
Canada's largest beginner friendly hackathon
November 7-8, 2026 | In-Person Event @ UBC
Welcome to HackCamp
HackCamp provides a space for hundreds of beginner hackers curious about technology to explore the field further through hands-on learning, regardless of whether you have coding experience or not!
Over the past 11 years, HackCamp has revolved around accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity. We strive to help people break into hackathon spaces by providing beginner-oriented workshops, industry connections, encouraging you to bring your unique perspectives and experiences to build your own project.
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a collaborative, typically multi-day invention marathon where participants come together to ideate, design, and build projects in a limited time frame. It’s a space to learn, experiment, and bring your unique ideas to life, regardless of your experience level.
To learn more about hackathons and what to expect, check out our article on Medium.
Welcome to HackCamp
HackCamp provides a space for hundreds of beginner hackers curious about technology to explore the field further through hands-on learning, regardless of whether you have coding experience or not!
Over the past 11 years, HackCamp has revolved around accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity. We strive to help people break into hackathon spaces by providing beginner-oriented workshops, industry connections, encouraging you to bring your unique perspectives and experiences to build your own project.
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a collaborative, typically multi-day invention marathon where participants come together to ideate, design, and build projects in a limited time frame. It’s a space to learn, experiment, and bring your unique ideas to life, regardless of your experience level.
To learn more about hackathons and what to expect, check out our article on Medium.
Our Events
This year, HackCamp is celebrating 11 years! And we are bringing you a week of workshops and a 24-hour, in-person hackathon where you’ll learn new skills, connect with like-minded enthusiasts, and build solutions to tackle challenges together. Hopefully you’ll leave with a newfound passion for tech!
Build Day
Nov. 7/8, 2026
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A 24-hour overnight hackathon that starts after Learn Week, focused around creating projects centred around accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity. For each project submission, HackCamp will donate $5 to one of these charities: Canadian Centre for Arts + Technology (CanCat), Food Stash Foundation, and Aunt Leah's.
Learn Week
Nov. 2-6, 2026
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A week of workshops and skill building in preparation for Build Day. With topics ranging from web development to design, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience before the hackathon.
Our Events
This year, HackCamp is celebrating 11 years! And we are bringing you a week of workshops and a 24-hour, in-person hackathon where you’ll learn new skills, connect with like-minded enthusiasts, and build solutions to tackle challenges together. Hopefully you’ll leave with a newfound passion for tech!
Learn Week
Nov. 2-6, 2026
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A week of workshops and skill building in preparation for Build Day. With topics ranging from web development to design, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain hands-on experience before the hackathon.
Build Day
Nov. 7/8, 2026
Tap to learn moreHover to learn more
A 24-hour overnight hackathon that starts after Learn Week, focused around creating projects centred around accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity. For each project submission, HackCamp will donate $5 to one of these charities: Canadian Centre for Arts + Technology (CanCat), Food Stash Foundation, and Aunt Leah's.
Last year we had...
286
Hackers
70
Projects
$350
Raised for charity
Last year we had...
286
Hackers
70
Projects
$350
Raised for charity
Prizing
At HackCamp, our goal is to celebrate both learning and innovation. This year, we will feature two project categories: the Beginner Prize and the Overall Prize.
The Beginner Prize is designed to recognize teams that are made up primarily of beginner hackers. To be eligible, at least two-thirds (66%) of a team's members must be beginner hackers. This prize celebrates creativity, growth, and the learning journey throughout the event.
The Overall Prize is open to all teams and recognizes the project that best demonstrates innovation, execution, and impact across all submissions. Teams eligible for the Beginner Prize are also eligible for the Overall Prize, but each team may only receive one major prize.
Prizing
At HackCamp, our goal is to celebrate both learning and innovation. This year, we will feature two project categories: the Beginner Prize and the Overall Prize.
The Beginner Prize is designed to recognize teams that are made up primarily of beginner hackers. To be eligible, at least two-thirds (66%) of a team's members must be beginner hackers. This prize celebrates creativity, growth, and the learning journey throughout the event.
The Overall Prize is open to all teams and recognizes the project that best demonstrates innovation, execution, and impact across all submissions. Teams eligible for the Beginner Prize are also eligible for the Overall Prize, but each team may only receive one major prize.
Recap
Testimonials
Wakana Kuwayama
Designer/Developer
HackCamp was my very first hackathon, and I went in with no idea what to expect. That ended up being the best part! My team learned everything as we went, we celebrated every small win, and had so much fun building something together that weekend. I also loved meeting so many other beginner hackers and swapping ideas with people who were just as new and excited as I was. That experience is what got me psyched about tech and pushed me to keep exploring it beyond the classroom. The energy and community stuck with me so much that I ended up even joining nwPlus to help create that experience for the next group of hackers!
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nwPlus is always looking for new ventures, opportunities, and connections. If you are interested in working with us, joining us or speaking at one of our events, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
