DESCRIPTION: For kids who dare to design and create games to make a change!
Campers will become game creators and social innovators who drive real-world impact through games and immersive media. We’ll explore civic issues such as sustainability, equity, cybersecurity, news biases, and more. Camps will learn about game mechanics, game design, prototyping and play-testing, and design games to make a difference. Design a game to encourage responsible recycling, a game to bring awareness about biases, a game to help expressing emotions, or game to connect us with others! This program is inspired by Games for Change organization’s work.
Recommended for ages 6-12
FORMAT: In Person at GIANT Chelsea Hub
DATES: Week of Aug 22nd
DAILY PLAN (Full Day Option):
9am to 11:00am: first activity of the day
11 to 11:30 am: Lunch *Participants must come with lunch and snack*
11:30 to 1:00 pm: Outdoor activity (weather permitting)
1:00 to 3:00pm: second activity of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)
DAILY PLAN (Morning Session):
9am to 11:00am: first activity of the day
+ optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)
DAILY PLAN (Afternoon Session):
1:00 to 3:00pm: second activity 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
Empathy and design thinking for positive change
PRICE: $850/Week (Full Day Option). $300/Week (Morning or Afternoon Session)
