About This Event
Campfire Sydney is part of Hack Club's global game jam movement, uniting high school students in over 200 cities for an epic weekend of creativity and collaboration. Running from February 28 to March 1, 2026, this event invites young hackers, musicians, artists, and curious minds to come together and build original games — no prior experience required. Whether you're bringing your own crew or joining a team on-site, you'll dive into hands-on workshops, enjoy free food and swag, and publish your project on itch.io.
The Sydney jam kicks off with check-in and an opening ceremony before plunging into two days of coding, learning, and fun. From technical sessions to spontaneous activities, there's something for everyone. Participants will submit their games for voting on the second day, wrapping up with a celebration of what's been built.
Hack Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and network of 60k+ technical high schoolers. At Hack Club, students aren't just learning — they're shipping. This event is designed to help high schoolers learn through doing, meet like-minded peers, and ship a project they're proud of.
Tracks
Game Jam
Build an original game from scratch over the weekend and publish it on itch.io.
Schedule
Day 1 — Kick-off & Workshops
Registration, opening ceremony, start building, workshops, lunch, and fun activities.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Day 2 — Build & Showcase
Breakfast, project time, workshops, game submissions, voting, and closing ceremony.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Tickets
| Ticket | Price | Fee | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Free | 0.00 | Available | Completely free entry including venue, food, drinks, swag, workshops, and prizes. |
Prizes
| Place | Prize | Value |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Prizes to be announced | TBA |
FAQ
What is a game jam?
A game jam is an event where you build a game from scratch in a short time period. It's all about creativity, teamwork, and having fun while learning new skills.
Am I eligible?
All high-school students aged 13-18 (inclusive) are welcome to come. No prior experience required — just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
But I've never hacked before!
Perfect! Game jams are designed for beginners. You'll have workshops, mentors, and teammates to help you every step of the way.
All this, for free?
Yes! Everything is completely free — venue, food, swag, workshops, and prizes. Hack Club covers all costs so you can focus on creating.
What do I need to bring?
Just bring yourself, a laptop, charger, and any personal items you need. We'll provide food, drinks, and everything else.
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Schedule
Day 1 — Kick-off & Workshops
Sat 28 Feb
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM AEDT
Day 2 — Build & Showcase
Sun 01 Mar
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM AEDT
Location
Sydney NSW , Australia