Dates:

The Hackathon will be happening at California High School on the 28th of June. This hackathon will be 12 hours from 8 am to 8 pm. Projects must be submitted by 6 pm.  

Eligibility:

All particpants must be in HIGH SCHOOL.

Project and Submission Requirements:

All Projects must align with the central theme of the hackathon. Your submission can be any type of application.

Prizes:

Will be posted soon.

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Innovation & Creativity - 25%

Technical Implementation - 25%

Design & User Experience - 20%

Real-World Impact - 15%

Presentation - 15%

Code of Conduct

Grizzly Hacks is about learning, building, and having fun—but none of that works without a foundation of respect, safety, and responsibility. These rules apply to everyone—participants, mentors, volunteers, judges, and organizers.

By attending, you agree to everything below. No exceptions.

 

1. Respect Every Person

  • No bullying, harassment, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind.

  • No inappropriate jokes, slurs, or language that could make someone feel uncomfortable or unsafe

2. Make It Safe for Everyone

  • No touching anyone without their consent.

  • No alcohol, drugs, vaping, or weapons.

  • Breaking this rule = immediate removal.

3. Keep It Fair

  • Projects must be built during the hackathon. Prewritten code and past projects are not okay to submit. Submissions with this will be disqualified.

  • Judges’ and organizers’ decisions are final. 

4. Be a Good Teammate

  • Teams can have up to 4 participants. All team members must be registered.

  • You’re welcome to work solo.

  • Respect your teammates’ ideas and contributions.

5. Respect the Space

  • Clean up after yourself and be respectful of the venue, furniture, equipment, and shared areas.

  • Don’t move or tamper with any hardware, materials, or supplies unless you have permission.

  • If something breaks or goes wrong, report it right away.

6. Ask for Help, Speak Up if Needed

  • Talk to an organizer or trusted adult immediately.

  • Every report will be taken seriously and handled with discretion.

7. Know the Consequences

Violating this Code of Conduct can lead to:

  • Removal from the event (with no eligibility for prizes)

  • Disqualification from future hackathons

  • Contacting school officials, parents, or law enforcement if necessary

We don’t want to do this, but we will if we have to, if necessary. The safety and well-being of all participants comes first.