Great Computer Challenge

The Great Computer Challenge is a joint project of WHRO Public Media, the Consortium for Interactive Instruction, and Old Dominion University! This is a competitive opportunity for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade to demonstrate their knowledge of various computer applications and programming skills.

Categories include: Artificial Intelligence (AI), CAD, CyberSecurity, Desktop Presentations, Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design, Integrated Applications, Internet Scavenger Hunt, Music Composition, Programming-Object Oriented Business, Programming-Scientific/Non-Business, Video Editing, Visual Programming/Block Coding Using Scratch or Scratch Jr., and Web Design.

Registration for the Great Computer Challenge 2025 will open on December 13, 2024!!

Register for The Great Computer Challenge 

40th Annual Great Computer Challenge
Old Dominion University Webb Center, Norfolk, VA

• Senior Competition  - March 15, 2025 (registration deadline: January 24, 2025)
  Level 3 -Grades 6-8
  Level 4 - Grades 9-12
• Junior Competition - May 3, 2025 (registration deadline:  March 14, 2025)
  Level 1 - Grades K-2
  Level 2 - Grades 3-5

Online registration form

Senior Competition 

• 2025 Great Computer Challenge Senior Info
• 2024 Great Computer Challenge Senior Winners

Junior Competition 

• 2025 Great Computer Challenge Junior Info
• 2024 Great Computer Challenge Junior Winners