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Hack Club Haven

Newmarket

Game jam for teens 13-18Nov 15, 2026 · Newmarket, Ontario

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What is a game jam?

It’s a social coding event where you make a video game with friends + free food!

follow workshops or create at your own pace

Learn & Build

  • Attendees hanging out together
  • A group of teens working at a shared table

meet new people and form lifelong relationships

Make Friends

  • A spread of snacks and merch
  • Attendees holding up their prizes

can’t say no to free snacks :)

Free Food & Prizes

Don’t game jams sound awesome?

This November, YOU can join the world's largest teen game jam. Yes, you! It doesn’t matter if you have years of experience, or just learned what they are today.

You’ll join thousands of teens making games from all around the world. Don't consider yourself a game dev? No problem - we have tons of workshops for you to make your game!

This is your chance to learn something new, meet new friends, andgo on an incredible adventure together!

Here is how you can join a game jam this November!

(Don't worry, we'll guide you through each step)

What happens on the day?

Sunday, November 15

  1. 8:00 am Doors Open Come find your team and grab breakfast
  2. 9:00 am Opening Ceremony
  3. 9:30 am GitHub Workshop Learn how to make your code open-source
  4. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Godot and Unity Workshops Learn how to make games in Godot and Unity
  5. 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
  6. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner Grab dinner and ship your game!
  7. 6:30 pm Shipping Deadline All games must be submitted by this time
  8. 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Playing Games and Voting Vote for your favorite games!
  9. 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Closing Ceremony Placements announced and prizes awarded!

Hack Club has helped teens organize hundreds of events woldwide!Check out some of our past events ~

We take safety seriously. You can see our parent guide here, or they can reach out to us at [email protected] for questions.

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FAQ

  • Am I eligible?

    If you’re age 13-18, you’re eligible! No prior experience required.

  • Is this free?

    Yes! Hack Club is a nonprofit helping teens build technical projects at no cost.

  • Can I bring my friends or work in a team?

    Yes! You should bring your friends. Teams of up to 3 people!

  • 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 [email protected] for questions.

  • Is AI allowed at Haven?

    AI generated assets are prohibited; please create them yourself or use asset packs. AI-assisted coding is allowed but extremely discouraged, and "vibecoding" a project is not allowed. We want to see your creativity and your own work!

  • But I’ve never coded before!

    Perfect! Game jams are designed for beginners. You’ll have workshops, mentors, and teammates to help you every step of the way.

  • What can I use to make my game?

    You can use anything you want as long as it's not block coding, you can make it open-source (using something like GitHub), and it can exported to be played on the web and posted on itch.io.

  • I still have questions!

    Join #haven-help on Slack or reach out to us at [email protected]!

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