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FunCamps - Game Tech Institute

Game Tech Institute offers over 25 years of experience in tech-based summer programs with a 1:9 staff-to-camper ratio and ACA accreditation, ensuring a high-quality and safe learning environment.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 2-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly 💰 $650/session

About this camp

FunCamps' Game Tech Institute offers an immersive summer experience where middle school campers transform their passion for video games into valuable STEM skills. Through hands-on projects, participants delve into the fundamentals of game design, learning programming logic and real coding languages like Java, often within the engaging environment of Minecraft and Roblox. The curriculum extends beyond traditional coding to include 3D printing, allowing campers to design and create physical objects. Additionally, the program introduces campers to augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) based learning tools, fostering an understanding of cutting-edge technologies. The camp emphasizes a balanced approach to learning and fun, incorporating game tournaments, swimming, and field trips alongside specialized tech instruction.

What a typical day looks like

Every day balances specialty program time (2-3 hours) with outdoor sports, games, lunch, swimming or splash activities, and special shows or guest entertainers.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for middle schoolers aged 8-13 who are passionate about video games and eager to explore the underlying technology, coding, and design principles in a fun and interactive environment.

What you'll learn

Game Design Coding (Java Minecraft Roblox) 3D Printing Augmented Reality (AR) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Logic Storyboarding

Location

University of Miami, 1111 Memorial Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146

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