Burlington, VT, U.S.A.

Small Dog Electronics is excited to sponsor Burlington, VT's first RHoK event June 2nd-3rd!  We're still looking for more developers to attend!  Please contact us for more information (rhok@smalldog.com) and check this page for updates.  Also check out our Facebook Page (if you'd like to attend the event PLEASE grab a free EventBrite ticket)!

Event Location:  
UVM - Living & Learning Center, rooms CM216 + A101.  Check out UVM's Campus Map. The event will begin in CM216, please come there first!

Parking:

Parking is FREE at the lot in front of Harris Mills.

What to Expect: Breakfast will be served at 8am on Saturday and we'll get cracking at 9!  After a brief introduction to the event, Subject Matter Experts will share problem submissions with you.  Hackers will then split up into groups, choose a problem and get to work!  The building will be closed at 8pm and will reopen the next morning at 8am.  In the meantime, we'll provide you with food, schwag and some surprises.  Sunday afternoon each group will have a chance to present their solution and the top solutions will win great prizes!

What kind of prizes?  Everyone who attends is elligable to win a Burton snowboard.  Winning teams will win GitHub memberships.  Other prizes donated by Small Dog Electronics, Vermont Teddy Bear Company, and more!

Everyone's Welcome! Whether you program a little or a lot you're welcome to attend. This can be a great chance to stretch your skills and learn new ones. Community members who feel they can contribute, even if they don't code, are also welcome.

Looking for affordable accommodations?  
The Holiday Inn South Burlington is offering double-rooms for $119/night.  Call 802-863-6363 and reference Small Dog Electronics to receive that rate.

Burlington Hostel offers shared rooms for $45/night.

Get Connected:

In praparation for this event please create a free GitHub account.  During the event you'll be able to use free repositories on our organization page https://github.com/rhokburlington/ .

What to Bring:

• Laptop and power cord (there is wi-fi provided in the space but no ethernet drops)
• Notebook/paper/whiteboard and something to write with. 
• Surge protector (make a friend and bring an extra)
• Mobile devices (optional) 
• Things you need to get in the groove (e.g. headphones, water bottle, favorite non-alcoholic beverage, candy, etc.)
• A water bottle (UVM supplies filtered water on campus)
• All meals are provided but please bring any special food you might need if you have dietary/allergy issues.

Extra special thanks to Vermont Community Access Media for donating AV equipment for our event!