Build A Code Hackathon:
January Edition
Welcoming kids of all skill levels
Whether you have zero coding experience or you consider yourself a coding maestro – there is a category for everyone and it is FREE!
New explorer
For beginners with no coding experience, you will get beginner tutorials so you learn a useful skill and can participate in the coding challenge
Rising Star
If you have some experience with code, take part in this category and aim for the grand prize!
Project Description
Mochi and Mocha are about to experience their first Lunar New Year! They are excited to join in the festivities with fun activities, such as decorating the neighbourhood street with lanterns, choreographing a lion dance, cooking up a hotpot feast and receiving their first red envelopes!
The full details on this Scratch coding challenge will be provided to you upon sign up, so get clicking, we are looking forward to taking you on this fun-filled coding journey!
Hackathon Timeline
1. Register:
Registration opens on 17th January 2024. Register you interest here!
2. Code:
Once you are registered, you will be e-mailed the hackathon details and materials. If you are new to coding, watch our beginner tutorials to get started!
You can then access our Scratch project template provided in the email and remix it to create your own version of the project for submission!
3. Submit:
Be sure to submit your final project before 6th February 2024 (11:59PM). Submit your project here (ensure that the project is shared to the public so we can review it)
4. Win:
Winners will be announced on our Instagram page @buildacode on 13th February 2024! Certificates will be given to all participants who complete the challenge!