Participants in grades 6 through college may spend the day working on their competition entry and/or attend one or more seminars or work on their own to learn and improve their computer science skills.  Competitors work in small groups or individually to program a project based on the theme announced at the event.  Products may include games, websites and apps. Students from all over the region are invited. Younger students may participate if a parent/guardian attends with them. The theme this year will be announced at the event.  The event starts at 8 am and ends at 8 pm.