Build stupid stuff, get stupid prizes.
Columbus, OH - March 15-16
PAST Foundation - 1003 Kinnear Rd.
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What is Scrapyard?
Scrapyard is The Most Useless Invention competition, happening in Columbus. Make the stupidest things you can think of and win awesome stuff. Anything, from a lamp that flashes faster the slower you type, to those useless ideas you thought of lying in bed, Scrapyard Columbus needs you and your jank inventions!
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SCRAPYARD Columbus?
Scrapyard Columbus is a 2-day event - HERE'S THE SCHEDULE!
(subject to change)
Day 1 (SATURDAY)
DOORS OPEN/BREAKFAST
10:00 AM
OPENING CEREMONY
10:45 PM
TEAM FORMATION
11:30 PM
STARTER WORKSHOP*
12:15 PM
HACKING STARTS
12:15 PM
LUNCH!
1:00 PM
STARTER WORKSHOP CONTINUES*
2:00 PM
CYBERSECURITY WORKSHOP*
3:00 PM
DATA SCIENCE WORKSHOP*
3:30 PM
SURPRISE EVENT & SNACKS
4:00 PM
CLOSING FOR THE DAY
6:00 PM
*Optional event
Day 2 (SUNDAY)
DOORS OPEN/BREAKFAST
10:00 AM
FINAL HACKING BLOCK
10:30 AM
LUNCH!
1:00 PM
PROJECT DUE & HACKING ENDS
2:00 PM
PROJECT EXPO AND VOTING
2:15 PM
CLOSING CEREMONY & AWARDS
3:00 PM
SCRAPYARD ENDS
4:00 PM
CAN'T MAKE IT TO Columbus?
THERE ARE 100+ OTHER SCRAPYARD EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND THE WORLD!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in Scrapyard?
All high-school aged students are welcome, just fill out the form!All this, for free?
Yep! Food, swag and good vibes are all included. Plus, if you're joining us from afar, we'll cover the cost of gas or a bus / train ticket.What do I need?
the tools you'll need. 3D printers will be at the event and we'll have some Arduinos, breadboards, and sensors to help you make an epic hardware project.I dont know how to code. Can I still participate?
Knowing how to code is NOT required. Whether your Useless Invention is on Scratch or Google Docs, you'll still be eligible for epic prizes. This hackathon is for all skill levels; even if you'll be writing your first line of code we'll have starter projects and mentors to help you out.What can I make at Scrapyard?
The most useless thing you can imagine –- jank is encouraged. Apps? Games? Websites? We'll have a bunch of resources and mentors to help you fulfill your most pointless inventions.What has Hack Club done before?
Hack Club has run an overnight hackathon in San Francisco, a Game Jam across 50 cities, a hackathon on an Express Train from Vermont to Los Angeles, and much more!My parents are asking...?
We're here to help! Our parents guide will be released soon, but they can reach out to us at columbus@scrapyard.hackclub.com for questions.I have more questions
Contact us! Feel free to reach out to us at columbus@scrapyard.hackclub.com or in the #scrapyard-columbus on the Hack Club slack.SIGN UP FOR SCRAPYARD Columbus
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Meet the organizers
Meghana M.
Hey, I'm meghana. Love building awesome things with awesome people. See you at scrapyard!
Kristen O.
Hello! I’m Kristen, I enjoy making fun websites and meeting new people. Fun Fact About Me: I’m a self-taught pianist and bubble tea enthusiast. Can’t wait to see you at Scrapyard!