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September 27th & 28th, 2025

Daydream Hack Club

Game jam for high schoolers

Organized by high schoolers in 100 cities worldwide

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Dear Hacker,

Hackathons are magical. You've probably felt it before: staying up all night with your friends, building something that actually works, finally meeting everyone whose code you've admired. That rush when your code compiles at 3:00 am and suddenly your wild idea becomes real.

Hack Club wants you to organize a hackathon.

We want more hackers than ever from all over the world to have this life changing experience, and we want your help in making that happen.

Sign up to organize a Daydream event in your city! All of our hackathons are teen-led. You do not need to have any previous experience, and Hack Club will provide you with funding and coaching.

Our goal is to get 4,000 Hack Clubbers to make projects they're proud of through Daydream, and we're giving out over $120k in funding to organizers like you!

Check out our video!

Here's How You Organize a Game Jam
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#1: Find a team of co-organizers
#2: Find a venue to host your hackathon
#3: Find sponsors to buy merch and prizes
#4: Buy supplies, order food, and prepare workshops
#5: Run the game jam!
100 Cities Worldwide

All daydream events are organized by high school students like yourself!
Sign up to organize now!

FAQ
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Who can participate in Daydream?

All high-school & upper-middle-school aged students are welcome to come!

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Can I organize a Daydream in my city?

Definitely! Contact us via daydream@hackclub.com or join #daydream on slack.

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All this, for free?

Yep! Food, swag and good vibes are all included. Plus, if you're joining us from afar, we'll cover the cost of gas or a bus / train ticket.

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What do I need?

Your laptop, chargers, toiletries, sleeping bags, and an open mind!

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What has Hack Club done before?

Hack Club has run a hackathon in at GitHub HQ, a Game Jam in 50 cities, a hackathon on a train from Vermont to Los Angeles, and more!

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I'm not good at coding. Can I still participate?

This game jam is for all skill levels! We'll have workshops and other events so join us and let's learn together.

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What if my parents are concerned?

We're here to help! You can see our parent guide here, or they can reach out to us at daydream@hackclub.com for questions.

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What can I make at Daydream?

ANY type of game based on the theme! Platformer, visual novel, clicker game, etc. Be as creative as possible!

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