Hello leaders! 👋
(FYI: You're receiving this email because you're a club leader or in the process of becoming one.)
It seems this week was a busy one in Hack land. There were so many amazing new YSWS projects being announced along with a chance to meet Hack Clubbers in-person! But don't let me keep you reading up here, check them out below! Seriously, do it. 🫵
Design a Cookie Cutter. Get it Shipped! 🍪
As a Great British Baking Show enthusiast, I love this project. There's a number of ways you could go through this with your club. It is great for ALL skill levels.
There is a great step-by-step guide. It walks you all the way through submission. Seriously, check it out. You could present it at the front of the room, let people go through independently, or both! This takes about 60 - 90 minutes to complete. Submit yours by February 11th.
Check it out here or join the conversation over in #bakebuild!
Build a Program. Fit it in a QR Code. Profit?? 📸
I'm the grumpy old man who groans when restaurants force me to scan a QR code for the menu. I promise I'll change! Build a game, app, calculator, webpage, portfolio, or anything in between! Confine it to 2953 bytes and anyone can access it without internet! Ok, now I see why restaurants do this......
This project is for ALL skill levels. There is this tutorial-ish to help you and your club out! Submit yours by January 26th.
Check it out here or join the conversation over in #saycheese!
Create an API. Get a Mini Server! 🥧
Did I mention my favorite pie is raspberry? Ok, that's irrelevant Jared. Create an original API using any programming language or framework that you prefer and get a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W to host it on! The API can be anything you want. The possibilities are endless!
Oh yeah, the top 3 submissions will receive a Raspberry Pi Sense Hat!
This project can be for ALL skill levels! Stay tuned for a tutorial, it's in the works! 🏗️ Submit yours by March 10th.
Check it out here or join the conversation over in #raspapi!
Make Tools. Solve Problems. Get a Microcontroller!
Oh, my dad has lots of these in his auto body shop. Oh wait, never mind. A tool is something that helps you and other hackers solve a problem. It should be easy for people to use and it should be usable by lots of different people.
This project is mostly for intermediate skill levels or above, but the focus is on smaller projects. So you should only need to spend 12 hours or less! Submit yours by January 27th.
Also, @lux will be running two huddles everyday to help anyone who needs it! Thanks Lux! 🙂 (12pm EST and 10pm EST).
Check it out here or join the conversation over in #minus-twelve!
Code a Virtual Pet. Get a Tamagotchi Clone! 🐈 🦮
My favorite part of my day is petting my cat, Toast 🍞. He isn't a fan of other animals, so here's my chance to get another pet without upsetting him! Draw and design your character and backgrounds. Code your game. Then receive your console in the mail!
This project is recommended for intermediate skill levels or above. Submit yours before January 31st.
Check it out here or join the conversation over in #hackapet!
Make an iOS App. Get $100 to Publish to the App Store. AND Get a $50 Apple Gift Card! 🍎
Geez, lots of prizes for your efforts with this one! @Mohamad is also getting on Zoom twice every week to help whoever needs it! (8:30pm IST on Wednesdays and 7:00pm EST on Saturdays). Thanks Mohamad! 🙂 This event ends February 5th.
Check it out here or join the conversation over in #cider!
Ship a Project. Get a Shirt. Go to a Local Tavern! 🏴☠️
This is a great way to celebrate all your troubles on the seas. If you ship a project for High Seas, we will ship you a custom shirt 👕 and cover travel costs to get you to a local tavern so you can meet with your fellow scallywags in-person!
See if there is a tavern near your or organize one of your own! The ships anchor in ports on January 31st! ⚓️
Check it out here!
Well, that was a ton of info. Message me on Slack if you'd like to discuss how your club can do any of the above! - @jps
Jared Senesac
Club Operations Lead, Hack Club
jared@hackclub.com
