What makes a game fun? Learn the basics of creating games and make a bunch of your own as you go! You’ll get to try different ways to design and code your games. Play games from throughout history to see what makes a game good. You’ll try your hand at games using pen and paper; games with no graphics, just text; and retro-style 8-bit games from early consoles. Video Game Basics is a great start for anyone who likes games or is an aspiring game creator. It’s also the perfect lead-in to our more advanced Game Design Camp.

Now open for all registrations!

Eligibility: For grades 6 - 8 (including rising 6th graders)

Pricing: $275 for this 5-day, full-day camp

Special pricing for students who qualify for Free or Reduced Price Lunch. Thanks to grant funding, if your student qualifies for lunch assistance they can register for $50. You can check eligibility here. If you're not sure, contact us. Ineligible registrations at the special rate will be cancelled.

This is an in-person camp.

COVID Safety: We have established guidelines to keep campers safe, including requiring masks, distancing, symptom screenings, and extra cleaning. Review our complete COVID Safety policies here.

School Schedules: Matches all traditional schedules (summer break).

Location: At Kramden Institute in Durham near RTP

Camp Hours: 9 am - 4 pm. Earliest dropoff: 8:30 am. Latest pickup: 4:30 pm

Students should bring a bag lunch. Water, snacks, and class materials will be provided.

No refunds within two weeks of camp start date. See all camp policies on our site.

Para obtener información en español, llame al (919) 293-1133.

Looking for more great STEAM (STEM + Arts) experiences? Check out our full schedule of camps here!