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The Haunted House
Feb 10, 2025

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Haunted House - 🎃 Where Fright Meets Byte: A Haunted House Hackathon Experience, is a thrilling 24-hour hackathon designed specifically for high school students in Chicago. This unique event combines the spooky atmosphere of a haunted house with the excitement and creativity of a hackathon, encouraging participants to develop innovative projects within a limited time frame. The hackathon covers a range of topics and skills, including coding, project management, and teamwork. Participants will have the opportunity to work on various technological projects, utilizing their programming skills to create something truly unique within the haunted house theme. The event is delivered in-person in Chicago, with provisions for students who live outside the city. The organizers offer gas reimbursement for those who drive to the event, or equivalent compensation for train or bus tickets, ensuring that transportation costs are not a barrier to participation. The hackathon is supervised by background-checked staff and overseen by 24/7 security personnel, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants. While specific details about the instructors and their qualifications are not provided, the event promises a well-organized and secure setting for high schoolers to unleash their creativity and technical skills. Participants will leave the hackathon with enhanced coding abilities, experience in collaborative project development, and a unique addition to their portfolio, showcasing their ability to work under pressure and think creatively.

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Rishab Jain