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September 27th & 28th, 2025

Daydream Hack Club

Game jam for high schoolers

Organized by Teenagers in Calgary

Custom stickers provided by Jukebox!

Dear Hackers, Musicians, and Artists,

Welcome to Hack Club's newest adventure. This fall we invite you to join us for Daydream, Calgary's biggest Game Jam happening at ERA (1315 73 Ave SE).

We want you to make a game this fall.

Don't consider yourself a game dev? No problem - we have tons of in-person workshops for you to make your first game!

This fall, we invite you to learn something new, make something you're really proud of, meet new friends, and go on an incredible adventure together.

Schedule

Saturday, September 27th

Doors open 9:00 AM
Opening ceremony 9:20AM
Workshop 1 10:00 AM
Lunch 12:30 PM
Workshop 2 4:00 PM
Dinner Time! 6:00 PM
Fun Activities and Games 7:30 PM
Goodbyes 8:30 PM
Doors Close 9:00 PM

Sunday, September 28th

Doors open 9:00 AM
Opening talk 9:20 AM
Lunch 12:30 PM
Workshop 3 2:00 PM
Dinner 6:30 PM
Peer Voting! 7:30 PM
Ending Ceremony 8:00 PM
Final Goodbyes 8:30 PM
Doors Close 9:00 PM

Sponsors

Glass Frog AcademyUniversity of Albertaera.xyz
KumoMTAHack ClubJukeboxPolymaker

Want to sponsor Daydream Calgary? Get in touch

Here's How You Win a Game Jam
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#1: Sign up for Daydream Calgary
#2: Attend a workshop and learn about game development
#3: Find a team of other teenagers at the event
#4: Start building your game - no experience needed
#5: Share what you made with the world!

Daydream Calgary is taking place at 1315 73 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2X1!

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What will you Dream?

You can make any game you want as long as it can be deployed on itch.io! All games made must be deployed and available online for other participants to play and experience. We will only accept itch.io submission links.

Here are some cool projects from past hackathons to get you inspired:

We'll have workshops and activities before Daydream to help you learn game development using Godot!

Stuck?

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Who can participate in Daydream?

All high-school & upper-middle-school aged students are welcome to come! You must be over 12 or under 19 to participate.

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Where is the event happening?

The event will be held at 1315 73 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2X1.

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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. (email [email protected] for more info!)

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What do I need?

All you need is a laptop to code on and an open mind!

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What have the organizers done before?

Last March, we ran Scrapyard YYC - a 24 hour hardware focused hackathon in Calgary with 50+ attendees!

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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 reach out to us at [email protected] 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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