Our Hackathons
Events we organize right here at Great Valley.
Hack the Valley: Project
Our flagship hackathon. Teams of 2-4 build a full project in 24 hours — web apps, games, tools, anything goes. Mentors, prizes, and pizza included.
Hack the Valley: Algorithms
A competitive programming contest. Solve algorithmic challenges under time pressure. Individual or pair format. Great prep for USACO and interview coding.
External Events
Competitions and hackathons we encourage members to participate in.
USACO
The USA Computing Olympiad. Monthly online contests from Bronze to Platinum. The gold standard for competitive programming in high school.
Hackstoga
A student-run hackathon bringing together high schoolers from the Philly area. Build something cool, meet new people, win prizes.
CodeLM
An AI-focused competition challenging students to build with large language models. Prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and creative applications.
WCU Hackathon
West Chester University's annual hackathon. Open to high school students. A great first hackathon experience with university mentors.
MLH Local Hackathons
Major League Hacking runs hundreds of hackathons each season. Find one near you or attend virtually. Perfect for any skill level.