Attending CodeMash? Bringing the family? Head over here to learn more, and register your family for KidzMash 2020:

https://codemash.org/kidzmash/

Last year we had over 1,000 kidz attend over the course of all four days. KidzMash registration is free!

What’s going on at KidzMash this year?

  • Sessionz – sessions geared for kidz. They are currently listed along with regular attendee sessions under the Format “KidzMash Sessionz”. Session times will be announced when CodeMash schedule is released.
  • Divez – 2 hour sessions for older kidz. They are currently listed along with regular attendee sessions under the Format “KidzMash Divez”. Ticket required – times to be announced when the CodeMash schedule is released.
  • Makerz – A space for budding mad scientists!
  • Hangoutz – Hang out, get to know other kidz and parentz. Sharks not allowed.
  • Moviez and Waterpark are included. This is open to attendees and families even if you aren’t staying at the Kalahari.
  • Special Session Tickets will also be available at a later date.

A few important reminders:

  • Per the insurance provider for CodeMash, unattended minors are not allowed at the conference.
  • Only CodeMash-badged Speakers/Staff/Attendees may enter Kilimanjaro Ballroom (Main Dining Hall) during meal times.
  • If you’re planning on staying at Great Wolf Lodge with your little ones, we’d like to remind you that the reservation window for discounted (CodeMash room block) rooms closes Nov 15.

New: This year we are excited to announce that we have added cash-and-carry lunch food in Marrakesh as another option (besides the restaurants) for families.

Check out the KidzMash page for all of the details, https://codemash.org/kidzmash/.

For more information about the general session format of CodeMash, and other helpful information, read this article!

FYI: CodeMash attendees who are staying at Great Wolf Lodge, receive the following benefits:

  • 20% off at retail: Buckhorn Exchange Gift Shop; Bear Essentials Swim Shop; Magiquest Game—Harry Potter-esque scavenger hunt game
  • 25% off food: Gitchigoomie Grill; Dunkin’ Donuts; Hungry as a Wolf (pizza, subs, salads); Buckets (waterpark snack bar)

What about special activities like Laser Tag, Artemis, etc.?

  • A limited number of tickets will be made available for special activities, similar to past years.
  • Tickets are released prior to the conference, and also during the conference. We will send email communications with more details.