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(512) 609-0052
aandrew[AT]gameworldscamp.com
ACC Highland Business Center
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, Texas 78752
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 9-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekly summer program, 9am-6pm Daily
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Game Worlds is a camp where kids learn the skills needed to make their very own video games! Real-world developers guide kids through a crash course into how games are made, and help students bring their vision to life through practical skills such as programming, design, testing, business, writing, audio engineering, and art. Students come away with a game they’ve created together!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Academics, Computers, Science, Math, Technology, and more. Programming, Art, 3D Modeling, Business, Design, Audio Engineering,
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in North Austin at the Austin Community College Highland Business Center.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have a large computer lab (30+ computers with video game development software), classic gaming consoles like Nintendo 64 and NES as well as new consoles like WiiU, Xbox360, PS3, and a large projector for recreation and game testing!
We also have a lecture room for our guest developers to present to our campers.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Game Worlds was created as a way to use the partnership of technology and creativity in software and game development. We teach skills that help students succeed in their future, including programming, art, design, audio design, business development, and teamwork. Taking a students’ existing interest in games and game development, our program creates an experience that is fun and educational.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer early registration discounts: $100 off if you sign up between January 1st and March 1st. $50 off if you sign up between March 2nd and May 1st.
We also offer discounts for returning students, siblings, and for multiple session enrollment. We have scholarships available on a limited basis, please email us for more information!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We have year round after-school programs! Check out our website for more information, at: Our Camp Website Link: gameworldscamp.com.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Our camp lasts one week, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Each Session is comprised of student teams, working in their own age groups, typically 3-5 students. The team works as a group to create a game around the week’s themes (Underwater Exploration, Mountain Climbing, Fantastic Voyage Into the Body, etc). Each team is led by a Camp Counselor, who is responsible for their team’s work and serves as a mentor and instructor during the course of the week. They work together as a team to bring their idea to life. At Game Worlds, we love teamwork and work hard to make sure every student has the opportunity to participate.
Each day has a different development theme (Programming, Art, Audio, Design, etc), and starts with a presentation from an experienced Developer. We have daily tutorials that explore the different area of development, and lab time where the teams work on their games.
On Friday, the students present their work to a panel of Game Industry professionals! It’s a friendly competition among the teams, so there are prizes and awards given out. Parents are encouraged and welcome at the Presentation! It’s a great opportunity for everyone to see the hard work the students have done.
After the Awards Ceremony there is an optional Pizza Party where students can relax and enjoy the company of their new friends! They’ve earned it, and it’s one of our favorite parts of camp. It runs Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates:
June: 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
July: 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31-August 4
August: 7-11, 14-18
Each Weekly Session is $650 and multiple discounts are available! A deposit of $150 is required upon sign up.
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