MasseyHacks is a student-run hackathon held each spring at Vincent Massey Secondary School in Windsor, Ontario.
Over 24 hours, hackers build a project of their own, alone or in teams of up to four, alongside workshops and activities. MasseyHacks XII ran May 9–10, 2026; the organisers say MasseyHacks XIII follows in 2027.
Benefits & funding
- Attendance is free.
- Meals and snacks are provided at no cost; food sensitivities are accommodated where possible.
- Beginner workshops and mentors, with support continuing through the night.
- No overnight accommodation: hackers go home Saturday night and return Sunday morning.
Eligibility
- Students in grades 7–12; no nationality or residence rule is stated.
- No programming experience needed.
- In person only; no fully virtual option.
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Application process
- 1Watch the official site for the MasseyHacks XIII hacker application (XII used a Hacker Application button on the site).
- 2Apply before the event; no separate deadline was published for 2026.
- 3Join solo or form a team of up to four.
Program timeline
MasseyHacks XI
May 17–18, 2025
MasseyHacks XII
May 9–10, 2026
MasseyHacks XIII (dates not yet announced)
2027