Bitcamp

Bitcamp is a place for exploration...

You have 36 hours to explore, learn, and create with world-class mentors and over 1,000 participants. Whether you're a seasoned hacker or new to it all, there's something for everyone.

If you're ready for an adventure, we'll see you by the campfire!

General Track

For any and all hackers! Build the perfect hack using hardware, software, and collaboration with other tech-lovers, design thinkers, and students - all skill and experience levels are welcome!

Machine Learning

If you are amazed by AI breakthroughs like ChatGPT and driven to create something just as impactful, then this is your track! Dive into hands-on workshops where you'll learn to build and deploy machine learning models, gain proficiency in essential ML techniques, and discuss innovations reshaping the AI landscape. By the end of this track, you’ll have a portfolio-ready project to showcase!

Cybersecurity Track

One of our newest tracks! Explore the realm of cybersecurity and understand various aspects of the field through interactive workshops that include discussions of web vulnerabilities, real-world applications of combating security weaknesses, and ethical decision-making.

Quantum Track

Hackers will delve into the field of quantum computing with exclusive mentors, sponsors, and workshops! Hackers will use their knowledge of Python and other computing skills on educational and interactive Quantum Track activities. If you've been a previous participant of the Quantum track, there will be new, challenging prompts for you to tackle!

App Development Track

Ever wondered how to turn your innovative app idea into a reality? Ready to turn your concepts into cutting-edge applications? Join the App Dev track - we'll introduce you to different aspects of development including the software development life cycle, development tools such as Flutter, and full-stack development through access to exclusive workshops and mentors as you work on your hack!

The Campfire Games are a way to learn, grow, and build with the Bitcamp Community. At the start of this year's event, you will join one of three teams based on your personality and interests—joining forces with hackers from around the world! By winning unique challenges, attending workshops, and participating in mini-events, you'll rack up points for your team. At the end of Bitcamp, members of the winning team will receive limited edition Bitcamp swag.

Find your community, develop your team identity, and collaborate on something bigger than yourself: #UnearthYourPotential

We're the co-executive directors of Bitcamp 2025, and we're so excited to be working with this amazing team to lead Bitcamp into a new decade of hackathon culture. Each and every single one of our 82 organizers plays an integral part in making Bitcamp happen, and we can't wait to see these brilliant minds bring Bitcamp 2025 to life and make it possible for hackers like you to Unearth Your Potential!

- Anjali Samavedam and Sharvari Tirodkar

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Primary Hacker Check-In

Check-In Area

Dino Hunt Kickoff

Mini-Event Space

Opening Ceremony

Campfire/Hacker Floor

Bitcamp is a hackathon that values participant experience and mentorship over competitiveness and points. Come to have fun with your friends, learn something new, eat s'mores, and have a generally awesome time. We have all sorts of crazy activities planned for you...come find out the rest!

A hackathon is a creative marathon all about building something cool. Students are encouraged to come up with an idea, form teams, and then build out that idea (typically through programming!) into a product in 36 hours. We want you to take something you love (sports, art, camping, anything!) and combine it with technology to make something awesome. It's a great time to push the envelope and learn some new skills.

No prior experience is required to attend Bitcamp. Exciting workshops and helpful mentors will give you the resources to help you build your dream project. Just come with your head and a willingness to learn!

No idea? No team? No problem! There will be dedicated events during Bitcamp for idea creation and team formations.

Yes! Minors can attend with a chaperone, and can apply here!

Although Bitcamp is a hackathon, there is no requirement to hack if you don't want to. If hacking isn't your thing, you can still participate in our exciting workshops and fun mini-events.

We'd love to get you on our volunteering or mentoring teams! If you'd like to help, please register as a mentor or volunteer. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates!

Projects are submitted by teams to DevPost. You don't need to finalize your team until project submissions are due during the event. You may work individually or in a team of up to four campers. Don't have a team in mind? No problem! Bitcamp will kick off with an optional team formation event.

It’s not competitive at all! The application process primarily serves as a way for us to verify application details as they come in. Unless you receive any contact from us (other than the confirmation email), we’ll see you by the campfire!

Any college student, high school student, or middle school student is more than welcome to apply to Bitcamp!

Yes! There is no cost to attend Bitcamp.

People not registered for Bitcamp will not be allowed entrance to the hackathon.

From Augmented Reality Human-Scale Pong to a research paper detailing vulnerabilities in Google's reCaptcha system, the projects at Bitcamp span across all categories and interests. You can check out all of the amazing submissions at the Bitcamp 2024 Devpost!

Arduinos, sensors (ultrasonic, photoresistors, thermistors), inputs (buttons, switches), outputs (LEDs, piezo speakers, 7-segment displays, micro servo motors), passive components (resistors, capacitors, diodes), and wiring.

Due to an unforeseen amount of applications and a limited budget, we unfortunately have closed our reimbursement application process from further interest. However, we will be evaluating reimbursement requests on a case-by-case basis during the weekend of Bitcamp.

No, attendees are not required to wear a mask. However, feel free to wear a mask if you would like!