SUMMER CAMPS

ROBLOX – DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR OWN OBSTACLE COURSE! (OBBY)

Description: Students will design and build their own obstacle courses using a variety of objects, obstacles, traps, physics, slides, platforms, jumps, swings, bridges, levers, spinners, walls, water, barriers and more! They can also add power-ups along the way to add more challenge and excitement! Students will then take turn playing each others obstacle courses. This course is a great way to learn core concepts in game design, physics, collision detection, level design and more.

Date: Monday, May 26 – Friday, May 30

Time: 9am – noon

Details:

• Instructor-assisted course, onsite
• Game Design Fundamentals
• Roblox Studio Tools and Features
• Basic Scripting with Lua
• Students collaborate and discuss ideas and designs
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:
Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

UNITY3D BOOTCAMP! LEARN HOW TO USE ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL GAME DEVELOPMENT ENGINES IN THE WORLD.

Description: Great for beginners and those just getting familiar with Unity3D. Learn about the editor interface, creating scenes, manipulating game objects, applying materials, importing assets, design a scene, player movement, how scripting works and much more!

Date: Monday, May 26 – Friday, May 30

Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Editor Interface: Get familiar with the common tools, workspace environment and menu system.
• Design: Use the built in tools to design and create a 3D world.
• Creativity: Decide what objects to place and where to place them, the look and feel of the environment and more.
• Problem Solving: Learn how to overcome common problems and issues
• Collaboration: Mentors and fellow campers will share ideas, tips and suggestions
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

MINI WARRIORS: ROBLOX – ADVENTURES IN GAME DESIGN

Description: This course is a great way for our mini warriors ages 5-7 who are curious about games, their designs and mechanics. They will learn the fundamentals of the Roblox game development platform, its functions and key features as well as core concepts in game design as they play some popular Roblox games along with their fellow campers! It’s the perfect first step into a world of creativity, ingenuity, engineering, coding and fun!

Date: Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6

Time: 9am – noon

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Game design basics
• Campers get to play a variety of games while learning about the different styles, game mechanics, strategies and more
• Campers collaborate and discuss ideas and designs
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

MASTER THE MOST DYNAMIC RESOURCE IN MINECRAFT… REDSTONE!

Description: Discover the incredible realm of Redstone in Minecraft! Our camp provides an engaging experience focused on this dynamic resource. Participants will delve into the basics of Redstone, mastering the art of crafting complex circuits, traps, and automated systems. With the support of our mentors, campers will unlock a world of creativity, allowing them to design and construct innovative Redstone creations they never thought possible. In this camp, campers will grasp the essentials of how Redstone functions within the game. They will learn to build circuits and apply their newfound knowledge to create unique devices and mechanisms. This experience will also enhance their problem-solving abilities as they tackle challenges related to their Redstone projects. Collaboration is key, as campers will work alongside mentors and peers, sharing insights and tips to elevate their creations.

Date: Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6

Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Redstone Resource: Discover the basics and functionality of Redstone in Minecraft.
• Design: Participants will explore the concept of circuits and the techniques for constructing them.
• Creativity: Campers will envision innovative devices and systems, utilizing their newfound Redstone expertise to make them a reality.
• Problem Solving: Enhance critical thinking abilities by tackling challenges associated with their Redstone projects.
• Collaboration: Mentors and fellow campers will join forces to offer support and exchange valuable insights.
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

CREATE AND PUBLISH A ROBLOX GAME!

Description: This course is a great way for campers to design, create and script their own games in Roblox. They will learn the Roblox game development platform, its functions and key features as well as core concepts in game design, some light coding and much more!

Date: Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13

Time: 9am – noon

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Game Design Fundamentals
• Roblox Studio Tools and Functions
• Basic Scripting with Lua
• Students will start with a game mechanic template and learn how to customize it and it their own game
• Students collaborate and discuss ideas and designs
• Students learn how to test and polish the game before they publish it
• Publish the game and let all your friends play it!
• Promote your game! Students will learn how to share and attract new players!
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

UNITY3D: CREATE YOUR FIRST GAME!

Description: Campers will dive into the super cool and powerful game development platform known as Unity3D. This is one of the most powerful game development platforms on the planet that over 80% of the top games use!

Date: Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13

Time: 12:30-3:30pm

Details:

• Instructor-assisted course, onsite
• Unity interface
• Common and useful tools for creating, designing, building and coding
• World design and creation
• Player movement
• Coding
• Lighting
• Optimizing
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

What to Bring:
A smile, a nut-free snack and a water bottle!

Camp Refund Policy:
Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

BLENDER: LEARN HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN 3D MODELS!

Description: Students will discover the amazing world of 3D modeling. Campers will learn how 3D models are composed, how they can be created and manipulated, then how to texture and even animate them. They will also learn about optimizing for real time 3D engines which is critical in gaming applications.

Date: Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20

Time: 9am – noon

Details:

• Instructor-assisted course, onsite
• 3D model composition
• Blender interface
• Common and useful tools for creating and manipulating 3D objects
• Texturing
• Animating
• Rendering
• Optimizing
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:
Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

UNITY3D: MAKE A 4 PLAYER ARCADE GAME!

Description: Campers get a unique experience that allows them to design and create a 4 player hunting game in Unity3D that will be played on our arcade console!

Date: Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20

Time: 12:30-3:30pm

Details:

• Instructor-assisted course, onsite
• Unity interface and tools
• Level design and creation
• Target response and AI
• Player movement
• Special effects
• Weapon design and mechanics
• Coding
• Lighting
• Optimizing
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

What to Bring:
A smile, a nut-free snack and a water bottle!

Camp Refund Policy:
Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

(4 DAYS) CODE IN JAVA TO CREATE SUPER COOL MODS IN MINECRAFT!

Dates: Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 3

Time: 9am-noon

Description: Minecraft is an amazing game that lets you build your own world, block by block! But did you know that under the hood, Minecraft is powered by a programming language called Java? Java is like the secret sauce that makes Minecraft work its magic. When kids play Minecraft® Java Edition., they are actually running a Java program! Pretty cool, right? By learning how Minecraft uses Java code, they can start to understand the basics of one of the most important programming languages in the world. As campers level up their Java skills, they’ll be able to make their own custom blocks, tools, and even entire mods to use in Minecraft’s infinite sandbox world. Imagine being able to craft any item they want or build structures that do incredible things – with Java, the only limit is your imagination! Learning Java through Minecraft is the perfect way to jumpstart their journey into the exciting world of programming and game development. Who knows, maybe one day they will create the next big hit game!

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Dive deeper into Minecraft and create their very own custom in game items
• Creativity: Campers will create their own custom tools, weapons, enemies and more
• Coding: Campers will use Java coding to create some of their mods
• Collaboration: Mentors and fellow campers will discuss mods, techniques and implementations of mods
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

(4 DAYS) UNITY3D: MAKE YOUR OWN RACING GAME!

Dates: Monday, June 30 through Thursday July 3

Time: 12:30-3:30

Description: Start your engines! Calling all virtual race car drivers! Strap in and buckle your seat belts and get ready for a wild ride as campers fire up the Unity3D engine and design their own track and select their favorite car. Once they are done, they can let other campers take a few laps around their track. It’s a perfect way for young race car drivers to explore, create and learn more about game development and the Unity3D engine.

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Learn the basics of Unity3D
• Track Builder creation
• Testing and Optimizing
• Collaboration: Share their race tracks with other campers to explore and race on
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

(5 DAYS) UNITY3D: MAKE YOUR OWN RACING GAME!

Dates: Monday, July 7 through Friday July 11

Time: 9am – noon

Description: Start your engines! Calling all virtual race car drivers! Strap in and buckle your seat belts and get ready for a wild ride as campers fire up the Unity3D engine and design their own track and select their favorite car. Once they are done, they can let other campers take a few laps around their track. It’s a perfect way for young race car drivers to explore, create and learn more about game development and the Unity3D engine.

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Learn the basics of Unity3D
• Track Builder creation
• Testing and Optimizing
• Collaboration: Share their race tracks with other campers to explore and race on
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

MINI WARRIORS: ROBLOX – ADVENTURES IN GAME DESIGN

Description: This course is a great way for our mini warriors ages 5-7 who are curious about games, their designs and mechanics. They will learn the fundamentals of the Roblox game development platform, its functions and key features as well as core concepts in game design as they play some popular Roblox games along with their fellow campers! It’s the perfect first step into a world of creativity, ingenuity, engineering, coding and fun!

Date: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11

Time: 12:30 – 3:30pm

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Game design basics
• Campers get to play a variety of games while learning about the different styles, game mechanics, strategies and more
• Campers collaborate and discuss ideas and designs
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

MASTER THE MOST DYNAMIC RESOURCE IN MINECRAFT… REDSTONE!

Description: Discover the incredible realm of Redstone in Minecraft! Our camp provides an engaging experience focused on this dynamic resource. Participants will delve into the basics of Redstone, mastering the art of crafting complex circuits, traps, and automated systems. With the support of our mentors, campers will unlock a world of creativity, allowing them to design and construct innovative Redstone creations they never thought possible. In this camp, campers will grasp the essentials of how Redstone functions within the game. They will learn to build circuits and apply their newfound knowledge to create unique devices and mechanisms. This experience will also enhance their problem-solving abilities as they tackle challenges related to their Redstone projects. Collaboration is key, as campers will work alongside mentors and peers, sharing insights and tips to elevate their creations.

Date: Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18

Time: 9am – noon

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Redstone Resource: Discover the basics and functionality of Redstone in Minecraft.
• Design: Participants will explore the concept of circuits and the techniques for constructing them.
• Creativity: Campers will envision innovative devices and systems, utilizing their newfound Redstone expertise to make them a reality.
• Problem Solving: Enhance critical thinking abilities by tackling challenges associated with their Redstone projects.
• Collaboration: Mentors and fellow campers will join forces to offer support and exchange valuable insights.
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

CREATE AND PUBLISH A ROBLOX GAME!

Description: This course is a great way for campers to design, create and script their own games in Roblox. They will learn the Roblox game development platform, its functions and key features as well as core concepts in game design, some light coding and much more!

Date: Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18

Time: 12:30 – 3:30pm

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Game Design Fundamentals
• Roblox Studio Tools and Functions
• Basic Scripting with Lua
• Students will start with a game mechanic template and learn how to customize it and it their own game
• Students collaborate and discuss ideas and designs
• Students learn how to test and polish the game before they publish it
• Publish the game and let all your friends play it!
• Promote your game! Students will learn how to share and attract new players!
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.

(5 DAYS) MASTER MINECRAFT MODDING

Dates: Monday, July 21 through Friday July 25

Time: 9am-noon

Description: Minecraft is an amazing game that lets you build your own world, block by block! But did you know that under the hood, Minecraft is powered by a programming language called Java? Java is like the secret sauce that makes Minecraft work its magic. When kids play Minecraft® Java Edition., they are actually running a Java program! Pretty cool, right? By learning how Minecraft uses Java code, they can start to understand the basics of one of the most important programming languages in the world. As campers level up their Java skills, they’ll be able to make their own custom blocks, tools, and even entire mods to use in Minecraft’s infinite sandbox world. Imagine being able to craft any item they want or build structures that do incredible things – with Java, the only limit is your imagination! Learning Java through Minecraft is the perfect way to jumpstart their journey into the exciting world of programming and game development. Who knows, maybe one day they will create the next big hit game!

Details:

• Instructor led and assisted course, onsite
• Dive deeper into Minecraft and create their very own custom in game items
• Creativity: Campers will create their own custom tools, weapons, enemies and more
• Coding: Campers will use Java coding to create some of their mods
• Collaboration: Mentors and fellow campers will discuss mods, techniques and implementations of mods
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:

Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

3D PRINTING: LEARN HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN 3D MODELS IN BLENDER AND PRINT THEM OUT!

Description: Campers will discover the amazing world of 3D printing! They will learn how to create their own 3D models, then print them out and take them home!

Date: Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25

Time: 12:30 – 3:30pm

Details:

• Instructor-assisted course, onsite
• Learn the basics of 3D printers, their operation, safety, and how to set them up for successful prints.
• 3D model composition and techniques for error free printing.
• Blender interface and useful tools for creating and manipulating 3D models.
• Showcase the prints and take them home!
• 1 week 1/2 day Camp

Camp Refund Policy:
Within 14 days of camp date: Full refund
Between 7 and 14 days of camp date: Refund less a $50 cancellation fee
Less than 7 days before camp date: No refunds

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH FEB 15! GET A DISCOUNTED PRICE IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY. PRICES INCREASE FEB 16.