Programs @ Hack Club

The largest STEM event of the summer: make anything you want and earn free prizes. In partnership with NASA, AMD, and GitHub.

In-person & online
Project type: Any

Join the discussion in #stardance

Boot a real Windows 98 machine right in your browser and build a website using nothing but software from before the year 2000. Ship it and I'll mail you a floppy disk with your very own code on it.

Online-only
Project types: Websites

Join the discussion in #like-its-1999

7 hackathons. 7 countries. You're invited - for free!

Join the discussion in #horizons

Keeb is a YSWS where you can make a keyboard from scratch. Start with nothing, design everything, add an optional twist, and build it yourself!

Online-only
Project types: CAD, Electronics, Software

Join the discussion in #keeb

A social coding event for girls 13-18 around the world! 20+ events in 20+ cities.

In-person: Aug 29, 2026, Worldwide
Project types: Websites, Software
Girls only

Join the discussion in #sunbeam

Plush

Make hardware projects, then trade them with teens over the world! Get up to 210 USD in funding per project.

Project types: Electronics

Join the discussion in #gadget-market

Haj4ever

Design a room, add it to the gallery, make a little green friend! (A Smiski!)

Online-only
Project types: CAD

Join the discussion in #playhouse

code a 30-second song using algorithmic music tools and get cool music gear!

Join the discussion in #aria

Create a project from the future of your childhood

Online-only
Project types: CAD, Software, Websites, Electronics

Join the discussion in #future-ysws

Make an art tool. Get art supplies!

Online-only
Project types: Electronics, Websites, Software

Join the discussion in #wrangler

make a project in greyscale, add colour to your life

Online-only

Join the discussion in #suncatcher

Learn Python, Make a Game, Get Free Stickers!

Online-only
Project types: Software
Beginner friendly

Join the discussion in #folktale

Stop wasting money and build the cloud yourself

Online-only
Project types: Software, Websites

Join the discussion in #ysws-cloudfall

Create a Minecraft mod, earn a free game and server hosting!

Online-only
Project types: Software, Gamedev

Join the discussion in #mc-modding

Build a personal website, earn $5 for boba!

In-person & online
Project types: Websites

Join the discussion in #boba

iplace

Don't run your coding club alone, make it a Hack Club! Run workshops, ship projects, get rewards!

In-person: Aug 1, 2026, Your Local Club!
Project type: Any
Only for Hack Clubs!

Join the discussion in #leaders