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.

Tracks

Discover more with tracks at Bitcamp! Dive deep into a topic or expand your horizons across many!

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!

Game Development

Ever wanted to make a game in a weekend? Join the Game Dev track! Build a game around a surprise theme using any tools or engines you like, attend optional beginner-friendly workshops, collaborate with others, and showcase your creativity by the end of the hackathon!

App Development

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!

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!

Data Science

The Data Science track introduces beginners to working with data through workshops and guided mini-projects. Hackers will explore data cleaning, analysis, and visualization to discover meaning and patterns from data!

Quantum

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!

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!

Game Development

App Development

Machine Learning

Data Science

Quantum

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.

Schedule

Coming Soon

General

Events

Workshops

Sponsor Event

Food

We’re the co-executive directors of Bitcamp 2026, and we’re over the moon to be working with this stellar team to lead Bitcamp into a new frontier of hackathon culture. Every one of our 83 organizers is an essential part of this mission, helping to make Bitcamp 2026 a universe of creativity and innovation. We can’t wait to see these brilliant minds guide hackers like you as you Explore the Unknown and discover what’s possible! - Saloni and Neha

Frequently asked questions

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 2025 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 a limited budget, we’re unable to guarantee reimbursement, nor can we guarantee full reimbursement on travel expenses. Please do not depend on the travel reimbursement when planning your trip.

We will be sending out the application for travel reimbursement through email for those who expressed interest in the Bitcamp registration form.

We will consider reimbursing public transportation, rideshare, and interstate transportation (train/plane). However, it is important to note that due to a limited budget, public transportation is encouraged and is most likely to be reimbursed!

You will hear back within 3-4 business days regarding your reimbursement decision.

Reimbursements will be provided at the event, and hackers must be present in person to receive the reimbursement.

Contact travel@bit.camp!

Bitcamp is a place for exploration.

Tracks

General Track

Game Development

App Development

Machine Learning

Data Science

Quantum

General Track

Game Development

App Development

Machine Learning

Data Science

Quantum

Schedule

Coming Soon

Frequently asked questions

Sponsors