Welcome to Celestial! 💫

Toronto's Learnathon for Teenage Girls and Non-Binary Youth happening October 19th @ Shopify, Toronto.

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What is Celestial?

Celestial is a hackathon focused on empowering girls and non-binary youth by introducing them to Computer Science. Join us this October 19th @ Shopify, Toronto.

What is the Day Going to Look Like?

Time Event Where
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Set up, student arrival + check-in Welcome, icebreakers, and track selection.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Opening Ceremony, Break into Tracks, Icebreaker Choose between PCB, 3D Modelling, or building a website with an API.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Workshop or Project Time Continue learning or start creating.
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Break Relax and recharge.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop/Project time Continue learning or start creating.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch with Shopifolk Enjoy lunch with other participants!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Finish up projects Complete and polish your projects.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Break Take some time away from screens.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Closing Ceremony, project presenting Celebrate and share your work!
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Farewell and Departure Departure and farewells as the event comes to a close.

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FAQ

What is Celestial?

Celestial is a student-run hackathon designed to foster creativity and innovation through technology.

Who can participate?

Celestial was made to support help girls and gender minorities write their first lines of code. The events include 2-3 workshops, and any high school student is welcome to join!

When is the hackathon?

The event will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, will be taking place on October 19th @ Shopify, Toronto.

How can I sign up?

You can sign up here.

Will I need a team?

No, you can work by yourself if you like! The goal is to simply create a project that you're proud of.

How much does it cost?

Celestial is completely free to join!

My parents or I have more questions!

If you have more questions, contact zenab@hackclub.com with any questions you may have!

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