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student-led · regina, sk

We make cool shit people mess with.

CodeYQR is a student-led community bringing together Regina's next generation of programmers, artists, engineers, designers, and builders.

Grades 8–12 Regina, Saskatchewan Beginner-friendly
> npm run build
✓ compiled in 0.8s
> it actually works??
// 3am idea
function makeItCool() {
  return "yes";
}
first hackathon?
same.
CodeYQR
what is this thing

So, what the hell is CodeYQR?

CodeYQR is a student-led initiative creating more opportunities for young people to explore technology, develop practical skills, and showcase what they can build.

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Build

Turn weird ideas into real projects — apps, games, art, whatever you're into.

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Learn

Try new things, learn new skills, and figure stuff out as you go. Nobody expects you to already know it.

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Find Your People

Meet other students who are just as interested in building cool things as you are.

No experience? No problem.

You don't need to have been coding since you were six. Whether you've never opened a code editor, love designing things, have a crazy idea, or already build projects for fun — there's a place for you here.

flagship event

SOMETHING'S COOKING.

CodeYQR's Fall 2026 Hackathon

This fall, we're bringing high school students together in Regina for a day of building, creativity, problem-solving, snacks, and hopefully some pretty cool projects.

📅 Mid-November 2026 📍 Regina, Saskatchewan 🎓 Grades 8–12 💻 Beginner-friendly
exact date, venue & theme — more details coming soon

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seriously though

Never coded before? Cool.

You don't need to be the kid who's been programming since elementary school.

✓Have never coded before
✓Have coded for years
✓Like designing things
✓Like engineering
✓Have an idea you want to build
✓Want to learn something new
✓Just want to see what a hackathon is
✓Honestly not sure yet

Come curious. Leave with something you built.

the fine print, but nice

Who can join?

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Grades 8–12

The hackathon is designed for high school students.

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Regina & Surrounding Area

We're building something for young people in and around Regina.

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No Experience Required

Beginners are absolutely welcome — genuinely.

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Come Alone or With Friends

Don't have a team? That's fine. We'll help.

our track record

We've done this before.

Before CodeYQR, our team organized Campfire Regina — the first Hack Club hackathon held in Saskatchewan. It was a small event, but it gave our student organizing team firsthand experience planning a technology event from the ground up: promotion, logistics, volunteers, food, prizes, and event operations.

12,000+
social media impressions
200+
Instagram followers
Campfire Regina organizing team standing together Students presenting a pixel-art game project Students presenting a platformer game they built Award winners with medal and trophy

Now we're taking what we learned and building something bigger.

Our next event is designed around those lessons — a stronger recruitment strategy, a larger volunteer and mentor network, and a more structured participant experience.

Where things stand: CodeYQR works with Glocal to support a community-driven, volunteer-based model. We're currently awaiting approval to join Hack Club Bank, which — if approved — would provide financial infrastructure and nonprofit fiscal sponsorship for our events.
want in?

Want in?

Four ways to be part of this — pick whichever fits.

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Join CodeYQR

You're a Grade 8–12 student who wants to build, learn, and meet cool people.

Join CodeYQR →
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Volunteer

Help us make events and opportunities happen — setup, registration, marketing, and more.

Volunteer →
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Mentor

Help young builders learn and bring their projects to life.

Become a Mentor →
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Partner With Us

Are you an organization that wants to help create opportunities for students?

Partner With Us →
questions

FAQ

What is a hackathon?+

A hackathon is an event where people team up to build a project — an app, game, website, whatever — over a set amount of time. You don't need to finish something perfect. You just need to build something.

Do I need coding experience?+

No. Beginners are genuinely welcome — there's mentorship on hand and plenty of first-timers at every event.

Who can participate?+

Students in Grades 8–12 in Regina and the surrounding area.

How much does it cost?+

Our goal is for the event to be accessible to students. Exact pricing details will be confirmed when registration opens.

Can I come without a team?+

Yes — plenty of people show up solo and team up on the day.

When does registration open?+

Coming soon — join CodeYQR or follow us on Instagram to be the first to know.

Where will the event happen?+

Coming soon — we're finalizing venue options in Regina.

Can beginners actually participate?+

Absolutely. This is one of the most important things we want people to know.

You could keep scrolling.

Or you could build something.