Hack the Valley

Welcome to Hack the Valley 2025: Frostbyte Edition
Hack the Valley 2025 is the premier high school hackathon and tech camp in the Mahoning Valley, bringing together the brightest young minds to innovate, collaborate, and elevate their skills in technology. Hosted by the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (MCCTC) from January 18-20, 2025, this event is a dynamic blend of competition, creativity, and learning.

What sets Hack the Valley apart?

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  Dual Pathways for Participation:

  
  




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  Hackers: Compete in teams to build innovative projects in software development, robotics, cybersecurity, and more, based on exciting challenges revealed at the event.

  
  


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  Explorers: Attend beginner-friendly workshops to learn coding, game development, web design, robotics, and more from experienced mentors and industry professionals.

  
  




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  Cutting-Edge Opportunities: Students will work on real-world problems, experiment with the latest technologies, and connect with mentors from leading tech companies and colleges.

  
  


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  Open to All Skill Levels: Whether you’re a seasoned coder or completely new to tech, there’s a place for you here.

  
  

Friday, January 18, 2025

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  5:30 PM: Registration and Refreshments

  
  


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  6:00 PM: Welcome and Team Formation

  
  


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  7:00 PM: First Workshops and Project Kickoff

  
  


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  9:00 PM: End of Day

  
  

Saturday, January 19, 2025

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  8:00 AM: Breakfast and Check-in for Hackers

  
  


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  9:00 AM: Registration and Welcome for Explorers

  
  


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  10:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Workshops, Career Fair, and Team Work Time

  
  


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  12:00 PM: Lunch

  
  


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  5:00 PM: Dinner

  
  


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  7:00 PM: Campers Wrap Up, Hackers Continue until 9 PM.

  
  

Sunday, January 20, 2025

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  8:00 AM: Breakfast and Final Hacking Session

  
  


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  11:00 AM: Project Submission Deadline

  
  


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  12:30 PM: Presentations and Judging

  
  


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  1:30 PM: Awards and Closing Ceremony

  
  

Hack the Valley 2025 offers a unique chance to build skills, solve challenges, and connect with peers who share a passion for innovation. With expert-led workshops, mentorship opportunities, and exciting prizes, this is more than just a hackathon—it’s a launchpad for your future in STEM.

Registration is now open for students, mentors, sponsors, and volunteers. Whether you're ready to hack, explore, teach, or support, we’d love to have you be part of this transformative event.

Jan. 17, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2025

Mahoning County Career & Tech Center

7300 N Palmyra Rd, Canfield, OH 44406, USA

$750