G.O.A.T.'ed mascot holding a 'Be the GOAT!' sign Aug 21–22  ·  New York City  ·  100% Free

Become the GOAT

2 days. 5–7 technologies. Become a Geek Of All Trades.

A free, in-person learnathon for teens aged 13–18. Never coded before? No worries. We'll teach you from scratch and you'll walk out having built real stuff.

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  • Aug 21–22
  • NYC
  • Free
  • 5–7 new technologies
What is this?

One weekend. A whole new skill set.

G.O.A.T.'ed is a 2-day learnathon where you pick up a handful of new technologies and turn them into real projects. You'll learn as much as you can over the weekend, then finish it all off with your own capstone project to show off.

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  1. 1

    Sign up

    Sign up with your email. No experience needed.

  2. 2

    Learn & build

    Two days of hands-on workshops with mentors by your side.

  3. 3

    Demo your capstone

    Ship a real project and leave a Geek Of All Trades.

Learn quick

5–7 technologies in a single weekend.

Build hands-on

Build real, working projects instead of just taking notes.

Level up

Go from total beginner to building your own projects.

Why come?

Stuff you'll actually walk away with

Hands-on workshops

Build something real in every single session.

Mentor support

Friendly humans to unstick you whenever you're stuck.

Meet teen builders

Team up with other teens who love making things.

Portfolio projects

Leave with real work you can actually show off.

Grab your spot now

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The lineup

The skills you'll pick up

Each one is beginner-friendly. Climb them all and you're officially GOATed.

Web

Build a WebOS

Make an operating system that runs in your browser.

Hardware

Make hardware with KiCad

Design your own circuit board like a real engineer.

Languages

Create a programming language

Invent a language and watch the computer obey it.

Python

Build a Python app

Write real Python and turn it into a working app.

Web

Call an API

Pull live data from the internet into your own app.

Games

Make a 3D game with Godot

Build and play your own 3D game by the weekend's end.

AI

Build an AI chatbot

Teach a computer to talk back — make your own mini-AI.

...and more

Plus everyday tools you'll pick up along the way, like GitHub and VS Code.

Two days, packed with building

Friday, Aug 21 · 9:00am – 7:00pm

  • 9:45

    Workshop 1 · Web development

    Build your first website using template code and Bootstrap.

  • 12:20

    Workshop 2 · Games or Languages

    Pick one: build your first platformer with Godot, or invent your own programming language.

  • 15:00

    Workshop 3 · Python

    Learn Python and build a Python web app from scratch.

  • 17:40

    Capstone brainstorm

    Form teams of three and start planning your capstone project with a mentor.

Icebreakers, meals, and other activities are scheduled between these.

Times are tentative and will be finalized closer to the event.

Mentors

Mentors announced soon

We're teaming up with awesome people to come teach and mentor. Watch this space!

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Sponsors

Made possible by great people

G.O.A.T.'ed is free for every teen who attends, and sponsors are what make that possible. If your company wants to support hands-on tech education for young people, we'd love to hear from you.

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FAQ

Who can join?

Any teen aged 13–18. If that's you, you're in!

Do I need coding experience?

Nope! We're super beginner-friendly and will teach you to code from scratch.

How much does it cost?

Nothing — it's totally free for all participants.

Is it online or in-person?

In-person, in New York City. (Exact venue coming soon.)

Do I need a team?

Nope — don't worry about having a team before the event. Teens form teams together once we're there.

Will meals be served?

Yes! Lunch and dinner will be served on both days.

What should I bring?

Just yourself and your curiosity. We'll share a full list closer to the event.

Still have a question or want to reach out?

Send us a message and we'll get back to you.

Ready to become the GOAT?

Drop your email and we'll save your spot. Aug 21–22 · NYC · Free.