North Star Kids
Saturday, October 11, 2025

Kids AI Vibecoding Hackathon ⭐️🧇

Belgian chapter of the Worldwide Kids AI Vibecoding Hackathon

📍 Ghent 📍 Antwerp 📍 Brussels

🎯 Event Highlights

  • Ages: 9-13 years old
  • Duration: 4-hour creative coding experience
  • Experience Required: None! Beginners welcome! 🎉
  • Format: Hands-on coding workshops with AI tools

What is Vibecoding? 🤔

Vibecoding is coding with AI assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, or v0! Kids learn to build amazing apps, games, and websites by describing what they want to create in plain language. It's like having a coding buddy that helps turn your ideas into reality! 💡

Kids AI Coding Workshop

What Will Kids Build? 🚀

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Games

Interactive games like Snake, Pong, or create their own adventures!

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Creative Apps

Drawing tools, music makers, or animation projects!

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Websites

Personal portfolio sites or fun interactive web pages!

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AI Experiments

Chatbots, image generators, or AI-powered tools!

United for Kids Partnership

Part of the global United for Kids initiative 🌍

Why Parents Love It 💙

Creativity First: Kids express their ideas and imagination through technology
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Learn by Doing: Hands-on experience beats boring lectures every time
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Make Friends: Connect with other young coders and tech enthusiasts
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Build Confidence: See their creations come to life and share with others

Event Format 📋

10:00 Welcome & Ice Breakers 🎉
10:30 Intro to AI Coding Tools 🤖
11:00 Build Time! 💻
12:30 Lunch Break 🍕
13:00 Continue Building 🚀
13:45 Show & Tell 🎤
14:00 Awards & Celebration 🏆
Kids coding together

What to Bring 🎒

  • Laptop: Fully charged (we'll have some extras, but bring yours if possible!)
  • Enthusiasm: Your imagination and creativity!
  • Questions: Curiosity is encouraged!
  • Parent/Guardian: Required for drop-off and pick-up

We'll provide: Snacks, lunch, coding mentors, and all the AI tools needed! 🎁

Ready to Join? 🎉

Spots are limited! Reserve your child's place today.

Register Now →

Free event • Ages 9-13 • No experience needed

Frequently Asked Questions ❓

Do kids need coding experience?

Not at all! This event is designed for beginners. Our mentors will guide them through everything.

What if my child doesn't have a laptop?

We have a limited number of laptops available. Please mention this in your registration form!

Can parents stay during the event?

Parents are welcome to stay or drop off. We'll have a parent lounge area available!

Is food provided?

Yes! We'll provide lunch and snacks throughout the day. Please mention any dietary restrictions in the registration form.

Questions?

Reach out to us anytime!