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
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