Fall 2021 Applications NOW CLOSED

Game Development Steam Camp

In this FREE, 10-week Steam Camp, learn to develop Java-based video games, using various game building engines!

Program Director: Peter Dobbins

Students: Open to all students in grades 6-9

Peter Dobbins
Peter Dobbins

Camp 1 – Introduction to Game Development

Camp 2 – Java Basics: Variables and Data Types

Camp 3 – Conditionals and Loops

Camp 4 – Methods and Classes

Camp 5 – Drawing Graphics and the Game Loop

Camp 6 – Player Input and Movement

Camp 7 – Collision Detection

Camp 8 – Game Engines Overview

Camp 9 – Final Project

Camp 10 – Final Project Showcase

By the end of this Steam Camp, students will be able to create their own Java-based video games.

WHEN?

This Steam Camp will take place every Sunday from 3:00pm – 5:00pm PST from 9/5 to 11/7.

WHERE?

This Steam Camp will take place via virtual meetings on Google Meet.

Parent Testimonials

View testimonials from parents of one of our prior Camps, a 3D Printing camp.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at steamcamps@thesteamfoundation.org