Code Quest: Your First Step into Tech!
Welcome to Code Quest, Champlain College’s beginner-friendly hackathon designed to empower new coders! Whether you're just starting your programming journey or looking to gain hands-on experience, this event is your chance to learn, build, and collaborate in a supportive environment.
This year, our hackathon features an open-ended format, allowing you to explore any idea you’re passionate about. Plus, our partner Tail’ed has crafted an exciting challenge:
“Hackez votre parcours”
The world of education is filled with outdated tools—clunky course registrations, archaic grade management, and limited access to resources. But as tech students, you have the power to change that!
Your challenge? Reinvent the tools that shape your academic journey. Build solutions to improve learning, streamline student services, or enhance academic life. Every idea matters!
- No experience? No problem!
Throughout the day, you'll have access to mentors, workshops, and IT support to guide you from start to finish. We'll also introduce GitHub Copilot, a tool that makes coding easier and more magical than ever!
Champlain College | March 15, 2025
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Opening Ceremony
Kick off the day with an introduction to the event, the challenge, and what to expect.
8:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Coding Time!
Teams work on their projects with mentor support and workshops throughout the day.
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM | Project Showcase & Judging
Participants will present their projects at their stands while judges walk around and evaluate.
8:30 PM | Closing Ceremony & Awards
Wrap up the event with final remarks and the announcement of winners!
Requirements
Participants have the freedom to create anything they want! Whether it’s a web app, mobile app, AI project, or hardware solution, the choice is yours. You can work on Tail’ed’s challenge (Hackez votre parcours – reinvent academic tools!) or bring your own idea to life.
Team Size: Solo participants are welcome! Teams can have up to 4 members.
Tech Stack: No restrictions! Use any programming language, framework, or tool you like.
What to SubmitTo be eligible, teams must submit the following by 6:30 PM (no late submissions—final push must be before the deadline).
GitHub Repository
- A public GitHub repo containing all project code.
- Include a README with installation/setup instructions.
Demo Video (2-3 minutes)
- A short video explaining your project, how it works, and a brief demo.
- Can be recorded using Zoom, OBS, or even a phone.
Project Description & Questions
Each submission must answer the following:
- Inspiration – What inspired your project?
- How Does It Work? – A brief explanation of your solution.
- How We Built It – Tools, frameworks, and technologies used.
- Challenges We Ran Into – Any difficulties and how you overcame them.
- Accomplishments We’re Proud Of – What are you most excited about?
- What Did We Learn? – New skills, knowledge, or takeaways from the experience.
- What’s Next? – Future improvements or ideas for your project.
- Built With – List the technologies, APIs, or tools used.
Important: No commits or updates are allowed after 6:30 PM—late submissions will be disqualified!
How to SubmitAll submissions must be uploaded to Devpost before the deadline. More details on the submission process will be provided at the event.
Good luck, and happy hacking!
Prizes
Winner
congratulations
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Christine Gerard
Computer Science Teacher
Adem Bessam
Graduating Student
Nick
Champlain Alumni
Dylan
Champlain Alumni
Rayan Abdallah
Concordia ConuHacks
Judging Criteria
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Creativity & Innovation
How unique and original is the idea? -
Functionality
Does the project work as intended? -
Technical Complexity
How well is it built -
Presentation & Demo
How well was the project explained? -
Impact & Usefulness
Does the project solve a real problem?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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