Programming and game development · Direct entry
Hack Club Hackathons and Game Jams
Find a teen hackathon or game jam and build a project with its community.
Who it’s for: Teenagers; each event sets its own eligibility
Your first step
Use Hack Club’s directory to find an event, then read that organizer’s entry requirements.
Open official guideThe route
Choose an event
Compare an event’s eligibility, format, and organizer instructions.
Apply or register
Complete the entry process stated by the specific organizer.
Build and share
Make a project during the event and follow its demonstration or submission instructions.
Before you commit: This is a participation route, not a national qualifying circuit; directory inclusion does not mean Hack Club operates every event.
Sources and review · 2026-10-20
Organizer: Hack Club and individual event organizers. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.