DESCRIPTION: For kids who dare to design and play their own games!
From pixel art and animation, to spinner games and games of chance, timers and timed games, mazes and pac-man style games - we’ll explore game genres, design, build, and play our own original games.
Participants will learn about game mechanics, game design, prototyping and play-testing. We’ll craft and fabricate physical arcade games, AND code and animate digital games using arcade coder, littleBits Code Kit, Unruly Splats, and more. This camp is dream come true for kids who love playing games, from arcade ones to digital ones. Please note Arcade Coder requires an iPad to work with.
Recommended for ages 7-12
PROGRAM FORMAT: In Person at GIANT Chelsea Hub
DATES: Week of July 5th - Skipping Monday July 4th
FULL DAY PLAN:
9am to 11:00am: first STEM project of the day
11 to 11:30 am: Lunch *Campers must come with lunch and snack*
11:30 to 1:00 pm: Participants work on their projects, brainstorm new ideas, and experiment with different STEM tools
1:00 to 3:00pm: second project of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)
MORNING SESSION PLAN:
9am to 11:00am: first project of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)
AFTERNOON SESSION PLAN:
1:00 to 3:00pm: second project of the day
optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)
LEARN ABOUT
Fundamentals in block-based coding (logic, loop, variables, functions, events, and more)
Digital art and animation
Game design, prototyping, and fabricating physical arcade games, board games, and more
PRICE: $680/Week (Full Day Option). $240/Week (Morning or Afternoon Session)
