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

Discover the process of creating a video game – brainstorming, planning, character design, level design, programming, user interface design and much more! After learning the graphical user interface in GameMaker™ Studio, you will begin to plan your game by crafting a storyline and developing characters using the advanced, built-in, digital painting software. Once your characters are created, you will learn about level design and lay out floor plans with an easy-to-use, efficient tiling technique that allows for excellent control and precision. After establishing the basic visuals, you will program the character movement and interactions within your game. Offering a vast database of game design concepts, and sharp graphics, GameMaker is a great step towards professional level design and an even bigger step towards top-level creativity and innovation!

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!

Camp Nerd Street takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps at our gaming and esports facility, Localhost. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers. Each day campers take part in off-screen and on-screen activities such as video game trivia, relay race-style physical activities, friendly staff led tournaments, in game challenges, and more! Campers can play their favorite titles independently or join team games organized by the camp staff. Campers have access to play all age-appropriate games available at Localhost. A limited selection of staff-reviewed T for Teen games will be available such as Fortnite.

Camp Nerd Street takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps at our gaming and esports facility, Localhost. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers. Each day campers take part in off-screen and on-screen activities such as video game trivia, relay race-style physical activities, friendly staff led tournaments, in game challenges, and more! Campers can play their favorite titles independently or join team games organized by the camp staff. Campers have access to play all age-appropriate games available at Localhost. A limited selection of staff-reviewed T for Teen games will be available such as Fortnite.

Camp Nerd Street takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps at our gaming and esports facility, Localhost. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers. Each day campers take part in off-screen and on-screen activities such as video game trivia, relay race-style physical activities, friendly staff led tournaments, in game challenges, and more! Campers can play their favorite titles independently or join team games organized by the camp staff. Campers have access to play all age-appropriate games available at Localhost. A limited selection of staff-reviewed T for Teen games will be available such as Fortnite.

Camp Nerd Street takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps at our gaming and esports facility, Localhost. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers. Each day campers take part in off-screen and on-screen activities such as video game trivia, relay race-style physical activities, friendly staff led tournaments, in game challenges, and more! Campers can play their favorite titles independently or join team games organized by the camp staff. Campers have access to play all age-appropriate games available at Localhost. A limited selection of staff-reviewed T for Teen games will be available such as Fortnite.

Camp Nerd Street takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps at our gaming and esports facility, Localhost. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers. Each day campers take part in off-screen and on-screen activities such as video game trivia, relay race-style physical activities, friendly staff led tournaments, in game challenges, and more! Campers can play their favorite titles independently or join team games organized by the camp staff. Campers have access to play all age-appropriate games available at Localhost. A limited selection of staff-reviewed T for Teen games will be available such as Fortnite.