Hack Club: Empowering a Generation of Brave Innovators and Problem-Solvers
At Endless, we believe in the power of bold action, of stepping up when others might hesitate, and in championing young people who are ready to take on the world’s toughest challenges. That’s why we’re proud to stand alongside Hack Club—an organization that’s not just creating the next generation of tech-savvy teenagers, but future leaders with the courage and skills to change the world.
Hack Club is the largest network of highly motivated and technically gifted teenagers in the U.S., and they’re growing fast. More than 36,000 students are currently engaged in their programs, learning 21st-century skills like coding, product design, and leadership. These are the skills that will help them build the future we all want to see. Hack Club’s goal? To reach 100,000 students by 2026, and thanks to our partnership, they’re well on their way.
Leading by Example: Hack Club’s Impact in 2024
2024 has been a transformative year for Hack Club. From launching life-changing internship programs to hosting game jams that spark creativity and collaboration, Hack Club is empowering thousands of teenagers to take the leap into technical careers.
Career Technical Training: Hack Club grew its summer technical fellowship program to support more than 75 teenagers, with 25 working full-time in Vermont. These young innovators tackled real-world challenges and worked side-by-side to build solutions, showing what’s possible when talent, curiosity, and determination are given space to grow. Hack Club’s focus is clear: prepare students not just for today’s jobs, but for the roles they’ll lead in the future.
Arcade: Summer Game Jam: Game-making isn’t just about play—it’s about learning how to solve problems creatively. Hack Club’s Arcade event this summer brought together 19,000 teenagers, who poured their passion into coding, designing, and building projects. With over 125,000 hours of coding logged and more than 3,500 prizes awarded, these teenagers didn’t just learn how to code; they learned how to think, innovate, and lead.
In-Person Game Jams and Hackathons: Hack Club doubled its in-person events this year, hosting six major game jams and hackathons for 1,500 teenagers across the U.S. and beyond. These gatherings pushed the boundaries of creativity and collaboration, with experiences like “Trail,” a seven-day survival adventure in Nevada, and “Boreal,” a nine-day train journey across Canada, where teens tackled projects related to the environment while coding on the move.
Storytelling that Inspires: This year, Hack Club’s story has reached more people than ever before. Their social media following grew from 200 to nearly 100,000. That’s not just a number—it’s evidence of how deeply these teenagers care about creating a better world through technology and collaboration.
A Partner in Bold, Brave Innovation
Endless’ support has helped Hack Club reach new heights. Our partnership has expanded their internship and fellowship programs, providing teenagers with hands-on experience in real-world tech projects and game design. We’ve also helped Hack Club double their hackathons and build a powerful social media presence that amplifies their mission and inspires the next generation of leaders.
But this is just the beginning.
A Vision for the Future
Hack Club is more than just an organization—it’s a movement. At its core, Hack Club nurtures three key qualities in teenagers:
Technical Mastery: The ability to code, design, and create using technology.
A “Hacker” Mindset: An ethical, problem-solving mindset that’s driven by curiosity, determination, and a desire to make the world better.
A Global Network: A community of like-minded friends from diverse backgrounds, who come together to solve real-world challenges.
At Endless, we know the power of this combination. It’s why we’ve backed Hack Club, and why we’re so excited about the work we’re doing together. If we can equip tens of thousands of teenagers with these qualities, they’ll go on to create change in every corner of society—from tech and government to education and beyond.
Join Us in Building the Future
Endless and Hack Club are on a mission to empower the next generation of creators—young people with the courage to dream big, tackle the hardest problems, and lead with integrity.
Students: Ready to join a community of tech-savvy innovators? Be part of Hack Club and start building your future today.
Supporters: Believe in the power of young people? Help us fuel their dreams. Consider donating to Hack Club.