{"id":30301,"date":"2026-01-30T15:16:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/?p=30301"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:16:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:16:57","slug":"4-h-maine-app-challenge-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/2026\/01\/30\/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Maine App Challenge Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 4-H Maine App Challenge series will provide an introduction to Tyler Technologies\u2019\u00a0Maine App Challenge<\/a>and provide guided support for developing an app. This will be a series for ages 13+ that focuses on the foundations of developing a web-based application, including introduction to the\u00a0Maine App Challenge<\/a>. Participants will engage in design thinking, prototyping, and problem solving all while going through the process of developing their own app. At the end of the series, participants, if they choose, will be able to submit their application to the\u00a0Maine App Challenge<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0the chance to earn valuable prizes, including scholarships totaling $10,000. In this series, youth will engage in hands-on learning, computer programming, and design with guidance and support from experts at Tyler Technologies and 4-H. Participants must be Maine residents.<\/p>\n

Participants will need access to a computer and be required to create a code.org<\/a>\u00a0login.\u00a0Devices need to be one per participant (sharing a device is not advisable for this session). Tablets and mobile devices do not work with this platform. Participants must be Maine residents.<\/p>\n