EXPLORATION CAMPS

Make Your Own Games Using Godot

Week Six: July 14-18, 2025
6th - 
9th
Full Day (9am – 4pm)
SUMMER CAMPS
Make Your Own Games Using Godot

For campers entering grades 6 through 9

Bring your vision to life!  In this hands-on game development camp, students will learn to create their own 2D and 3D games using Godot, a powerful and open-source game engine. Designed for aspiring young developers, this course introduces game design fundamentals and basic programming concepts in a fun and accessible way. Students will explore how to build worlds, design characters, and bring their ideas to life through interactive gameplay.

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Build Your Own Game: By the end of the camp, students will create a functional game they can play and enjoy with their friends! 
  • Godot Basics: Learn to navigate Godot’s interface and tools for creating 2D and 3D games.
  • Intro to GDScript: Understand the basics of GDScript, Godot’s easy-to-learn programming language.
  • Game Design Fundamentals: Explore key concepts like level design, character movement, and game mechanics.
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Develop logical thinking skills by coding, debugging, and refining game projects.

    This camp presented with our partner, CodeWiz.

At a Glance:

  • 1:10 program specialized instructor ratio within each coed group 
  • State-of-the art facilities and technology
  • Summer at St. John’s counselor team to provide extra staffing where needed
  • Exploration campers do not swim, unless the program specifically states it
  • Click here to view our Summer 2025 Policies, including deposit and refund information

What to Pack in Your Backpack:

  • Refillable water bottle
  • Nut free lunch and snack
  • Light layer as the A/C will be on in buildings
  • Sunscreen – applied before coming and reapplied frequently
  • We suggest that cell phones and other personal electronics remain at home. Should they come to camp they should remain in backpacks throughout the program day.

At A Glance

Tuition
$625
Hours
Full Day (9am – 4pm)
Extended Day
8:00-9:00am, 4:00-5:00pm
Transportation
Busing Available
Lunch
Bring or sign-up for our lunch program
Extended Learning
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Program Dates

Week Six: July 14-18, 2025