This course is for the absolute beginner, who most likely has had no prior exposure to coding. No prior coding experience is required but basic QWERTY keyboarding skills are helpful. The goal of this camp is to use game play to motivate the value of students acquiring basic coding skills, to develop a foundational familiarity with the JavaScript language, build an understanding of gaming logic and architecture involving game engines, and play the games!

Perhaps our most popular and successful tech camp gets better every year. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and disciplined creativity will all be challenged and engaged in this intensive, weeklong, full day camp (no camp on Friday). This camp will introduce students to Java, the world’s most popular and important programming language. Using the object oriented structures of Java, students will learn to use an IDE (Interactive Development Environment) to design and compile programs, learn the basic constructs of programming structures and objects, and practice their new knowledge on fun projects (e.g., basic game design, calculators, etc.).

Visual, “block” based programming has arrived, and in this experience campers will be able to get a simple app up and running on their iPhone or Android mobile devices within 30-60 minutes of their first camp experience. But don’t let the quick start fool you – MIT’s ingenious App Inventor supports the creation of complex, high-impact apps. This block-based visual programming environment combines sophisticated logic with a great visual environment easing young learners into application development.

A great introduction to game logic, layout, design, and play, play, play! Maybe the most fun and innovative camps of the summer. Perennially, our most popular camp over the past 10 years. Direct from the laboratories at MIT, with Scratch students design and compose their own world and gaming environments, and then use Scratch visual coding to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Perfect for kids eager to dive into the world of programming and game creation, this camp offers an exciting introduction to the basics of game design using Scratch, a kid-friendly, visual programming language developed by MIT.

Ready to design your own game? In this creative class, students will learn the basics of video game design, from developing characters and storylines to creating levels and challenges. Using beginner-friendly game design tools, students will design their own mini-games and explore what makes games fun, engaging, and challenging.

In this fun STEAM course, campers develop 2-D multi-level classic games as they learn and apply coding fundamentals to their game projects. Additionally, campers learn game design concepts as they create, design, and code their own versions of Pac-Man, Galaxy Cat, Tic Tac, Toe, and creative side-scrolling video games! Led by: CodeREV

This immersive Video Game Design Summer Camp (VGD) is for high school students who are interested in a deep dive to learn about video game design. This camp will go beyond the basics and will place emphasis on human centered design as a way to develop video games that are not only entertaining but also impactful.

Level up your creativity and tech skills at our Video Game Design Summer Camp with Dr. Michelle Brown! Perfect for middle school students who dream of creating their own games, this camp combines fun, innovation, and hands-on learning. Learn Game Design Fundamentals: Explore the principles of storytelling, character development, and game mechanics. Master Beginner-Friendly Software: Use industry tools to design and code your own interactive video game, step by step. Build Digital Worlds: Create unique levels, challenges, and characters, bringing your ideas to life in a virtual space. Collaborate and Playtest: Team up with fellow campers to test and improve each other’s games. Showcase Your Creation: Present your finished game to family and friends at the end of the camp!

Sign up your ninja to embark on an exciting journey into the digital realm to explore the captivating world of game design and development using popular platforms like Minecraft and Roblox.

Sign up your ninja to embark on an exciting journey into the digital realm to explore the captivating world of game design and development using popular platforms like Minecraft and Roblox.

This camp is tailor-made for Minecraft fans aged 8 and up with a flair for creativity and a love for gaming! Ninjas will elevate their game experience by mastering the art of customization.

This beginner game development course is designed to get elementary-aged students excited about technology through hands-on and engaging learning activities

Join us for a thrilling week of game design and creation! In this session, you'll learn the fundamentals of board game design, from concept development to prototyping. You'll use cutting-edge technology like 3D printers and laser cutters to bring your game ideas to life. Collaborate with other young creators, test your designs, and experience the excitement of seeing your game come to life. Whether you're a budding designer or a seasoned gamer, this camp is the perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity and have fun!

Join us for a thrilling week of game design and creation! In this session, you'll learn the fundamentals of board game design, from concept development to prototyping. You'll use cutting-edge technology like 3D printers and laser cutters to bring your game ideas to life. Collaborate with other young creators, test your designs, and experience the excitement of seeing your game come to life. Whether you're a budding designer or a seasoned gamer, this camp is the perfect opportunity to unleash your creativity and have fun!