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We’re running a hackathon where you draw cards to build wild and crazy projects. San Francisco, June 19th – 21st

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About Nexus

What’s a Hackathon?

A social coding marathon!

A social coding marathon! Imagine a weekend where teenagers come together to code projects for fun—however goofy or janky—and share them with each other.

You’ll have a goal to work towards, side quests to tackle, and new friends to hang out with. You don’t need coding experience—just an open mind.

A teenager at a hackathon, soldering an electronics project on a desk.
A teenager building a hardware project at a Hack Club hackathon.

Make new friends

Hackathons aren’t just time to code! At Nexus, you’ll meet fun teenagers who love making as much as you do.

From board games to karaoke nights, Nexus is one long social and a chance to befriend people you adore.

Build what you love

At Nexus, don’t worry about being realistic. Build the projects that’d never make sense IRL! Use your cards to create weird and wacky projects. Worried about how you’ll do it all? Fear not; you can always receive 1:1 help from experienced mentors.

A teenager working on a creative hardware build during a hackathon.

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FAQ

Who can qualify?

Horizons Nexus is open to anyone 13–18, regardless of skill level.

How do I qualify?

To qualify for Horizons Nexus, you’ll need to complete 30 hours making projects like games, websites, CLIs, and more. You can qualify and get your ticket to Nexus through Horizons.

What if my parents are concerned?

We’re here to help! Feel free to reach out to [email protected] and we’d love to answer questions or hop on a call. We also have a parents guide!

Is this free? and legit?

Yep, it’s free! Hack Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and we’ve run a bunch of events like this in the past.

Will you cover travel?

We offer travel grants to those who build additional projects for Horizons! We also offer need-based stipends.

Where do I reach out for questions?

You can email us at [email protected] or the #horizons-help channel in Slack.

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