Game Design Senior Camp (Gr 7-10)

About this Day Camp

Day Camp
Age 11 - 16 (Coed)
Specialized in Video Game Development and STEM—offers 15 activities
1 session date to choose from
Cost starting from $285
Busing not available
Special needs support available

This camp is designed to build the following character traits:

Creativity: Youth ignite creativity by exploring their creative potential with enthusiasm. They naturally gravitate towards novel solutions in challenges, experiments, and building projects, cultivating a passion for innovative thinking in engineering, science, and technology.
Curiosity: Youth cultivate curiosity through engaging challenges, experiments, and building projects. By tackling real-world problems, they develop a natural inquisitiveness, fostering a deep-seated curiosity for the wonders of engineering, science, and technology.

Create a memorable summer experience at our Carleton University-based STEM Academy. Youth explore hands-on projects and learn from passionate Carleton University STEM student instructors. Our curriculum is brand new each summer to ensure a relevant and engaging educational journey for every participant.

Academy programs are offered in 1 week sessions, running from 9:15am to 3:15pm. We have a lunch break and an outdoor recess each day, with small breaks throughout. Extended care option (for an additional fee) allows drop-off from 8 a.m. and pick-up until 5 p.m.

Our Summer Academy stands apart from traditional summer camps by offering an emphasis on real-world applications and practical skill development. Our program features insights from industry professionals, providing participants with valuable exposure to various careers and university programs. We prioritize the cultivation of leadership skills and the development of essential soft skills, ensuring a holistic and impactful learning experience that goes beyond the ordinary summer camp setting.

Embark on a creative journey at our Game Design Academy, where students will actively engage in the game design process. From character development to programming and crafting visuals, participants will gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills needed to bring their video game creations to life. Students will also have the unique opportunity to interact with role models from various programming backgrounds, gaining valuable perspectives on potential career paths.

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