Beginner friendly
Never coded before? Perfect. Workshops and mentors help you get from “what’s Git?” to a working demo.
OTHacks
OTHacks is a beginner-friendly hackathon for high schoolers, hosted at Oakville Trafalgar High School.
What’s OTHacks?
A weekend for high school students of every experience level. Show up with an idea—or none at all—and leave with a project, new friends, and a suspicious amount of snacks.
Team up or solo
Bring your own crew, build alone, or meet your future co-founder at our team-matching mixer.
Real prizes
Industry mentors judge every project, with prizes for top hacks, beginner projects, and delightfully weird ideas.
Our sponsors
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Meet the organizers
The student team behind the schedule, sponsors, workshops, snacks, and controlled chaos.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need before entering the den. Still confused? Send us a message and a human—not just the mascot—will answer.
Who can attend OTHacks?
Any current high school student, from any school, regardless of experience level.
Do I need coding experience?
Not at all. We run beginner workshops all weekend and mentors are around to help with anything.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. OTHacks is completely free, including meals and snacks.
Do I need a team?
Nope. Come solo and team up at our matching mixer, or bring a team of up to four.
What should I bring?
Laptop, charger, student ID, and anything you need to be comfortable for a 36-hour build sprint.
What can I build?
Anything: a web app, mobile app, game, hardware project, or something we haven’t thought of yet.