Summer Camp

Week 5 - Game Design Studio

A creative coding camp where students design, build, test, and refine interactive games.
Game & Design Studio introduces students to structured game development using Scratch. Campers learn foundational coding logic including loops, conditions, scoring systems, and event triggers. They design original characters and levels while applying systems thinking to game mechanics. The week emphasizes debugging, iteration, and structured problem solving before launching a playable mini-game.

About the Class

This camp balances creativity with logical structure. Students are encouraged to experiment while understanding how game systems function. Instruction focuses on troubleshooting, refinement, and clarity in mechanics. Campers leave with both a finished game and foundational coding confidence.

What They Learn

  • Scratch programming fundamentals
  • Game logic: loops, conditions, scoring
  • Level design and character systems
  • Debugging and testing workflows
  • Iterative improvement processes

Typical Week

Day 1 — How Game Systems Work
Explore game logic, loops, conditions, and scoring systems.

Day 2 — Planning Game Mechanics
Design characters, levels, and interaction workflows.

Day 3 — Build & Test the Game
Create playable mechanics and test functionality in Scratch.

Day 4 — Debug & Improve
Fix logic errors, balance gameplay, and improve structure.

Day 5 — Launch & Showcase
Present the finished mini-game and explain how it works.

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