We're hosting a free computer science design challenge April 21-23 for high school students who are interested in website design, coding, graphic design and/or game design. The competition is open to students in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties.

Students can enter as a team with up to five people or individually. After receiving applications, we will follow up with individuals and pair them with a team. We will also assign industry mentors to all teams.

Register for codeORcreate Northwest. 

About the Challenge

Challenges will be released during the virtual launch on Friday, April 21. Teams will choose a challenge to solve using a tech-based solution (an app, website or video game) and will then have until 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 to work together to code and create.

After the competition ends on April 23, students will have a chance to present their final product to a panel of local tech professionals. The panel will score projects and provide feedback. Winning teams will receive prizes. 

Schedule of Events

• Friday, April 21 - Virtual (Half Day)
  • Challenges released at 12 p.m.
  • Event kicks off over Zoom from 4-5 p.m. 
  • Students will select their projects and meet their mentors
• Saturday, April 22 - In Person (Full Day)
  • Students will work on their projects in person at the Washington Service Center in Hillsboro.
• Sunday, April 23 - In Person (Half Day)
  • Students will work on their projects for a half day
  • Competition ends at 11 a.m. and students present their projects
  • Awards presented to the winning teams after the presentation showcase
  • Event ends 12:30 p.m.