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Intro to Video Game Design (Kodu)

Our most popular camp — build 3D worlds, no experience needed.

Ages 10–14 · Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm · Beginners welcome

The perfect first game-design camp. Using Microsoft Kodu's friendly click-and-drag programming, campers build their own 3D worlds, add characters, and make them come alive — learning the core ideas of game design without getting stuck on syntax.

What campers will do

  • Build 3D worlds and shape terrain, water, and paths
  • Add characters and program behavior with visual "when… do…" rules
  • Design goals, scoring, and win/lose conditions
  • Understand the building blocks of every game: input, logic, and feedback
  • Playtest and improve their own creation

🧰 Tools

Microsoft Kodu Game Lab

🗓️ Format

Week-long day camp, Monday–Friday 9am–4pm — mornings to Create, afternoons to Play.

A confidence-building first camp — campers leave having designed a real 3D game and ready for more.

Ready to build?

Spots are limited by our low counselor-to-camper ratio.

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