MakeSPP

New Jersey's Premier High School Hackathon

APRIL 13th, 2024

Learn to build & pitch a product with workshops and thousands in prizes.

Inviting all from 7-12th grade

Learn! Make! Innovate!

MakeSPP brings together innovative young minds for an all-day hackathon and technology conference. We're a diverse and creative community of students dedicated to solving some of the most challenging problems with technology. Join now!

MakeSPP 2023

Beginner focused. Experts welcomed.

Become a coder of websites and applications through fun project-based workshops & skilled mentors.

No experience neccessary!

Regardless if you're a entrepreneur, designer, or engineer, we all have one thing in common: we make things.

Share your solutions. Win prizes.

Whether you're working on your first lines of code or coding an advanced AI algorithm, MakeSPP is a place for you to share your vision with the world.

You'll come away with your own app, website, or other project, even if you know nothing going in.

Come for the fun. Stay for the swag.

With an amazing community and awesome swag from the hottest tech companies, you'll have an unforgetable experience.

Where?

Saint Peter's Preparatory High School

Entrance on Van Vorst St. Between York and Grand St.

FAQ

Who can attend? How is the event conducted?

Any student in grades 7-12 is welcome to register. We will be conducting the hackathon at St. Peter's Preparatory School.

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is an event where you'll have the opportunity to turn your ideas into real projects. We provide skilled mentors, workshops, exclusive digital tools, friends, & so much more. MakeSPP has four main tracks which you may choose to enter your project in: Social Justice, Environment, Education, and Healthcare

What if I don't know how to code?

Even better! MakeSPP is the best place to start. We have beginner-friendly workshops and skilled mentors to help you build something amazing each day

How much does it cost?

MakeSPP is completely free thanks to our sponsors! There'll be workshops and thousands of dollars worth in prizes.

What if I don’t have a team or idea?

Don't worry! There will be team formation session at the beginning of the event. Teams are limited to 4 people and no less than 2 people.

I have another question!

Reach out to us at schreiberl24@students.spprep.org

What are the categories for the projects?

Social Justice, Environment, Education, and Healthcare

What do I need to bring?

Just a computer and signed liability waiver! Food and drink will be provided.

Prizes

Airpod Pros

Arduino Starter Kits

Amazon Gift Cards

Mechanical Gaming Keyboards

Logitech G305 Wireless Mice

Our Sponsors

Thanks to all our sponsors who make MakeSPP possible! If you would like to become a sponsor to support our amazing event, please see our sponsorship prospectus.