Students gain practical Python programming skills by developing their own video games within a university environment.
This one-week day camp, affiliated with the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, is designed for middle school students in grades 6-9. Participants will dive into the fundamentals of Python programming and apply these skills to create their own video games. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing students to build real skills through engaging projects. Campers will learn core programming concepts, logic building, and problem-solving. The program aims to foster creativity and critical thinking, culminating in students developing their own playable games. It's an opportunity to explore the exciting world of game development in a university setting.
A typical day involves morning announcements, icebreakers, and team-building activities, followed by focused coursework in game development. After lunch in the campus dining hall, students return for more instruction and project work, with breaks for outdoor activities or board games. The day concludes with a wrap-up session and pick-up for day campers.
This camp is best for middle school students in grades 6-9 who are new to programming or have limited coding experience and are interested in learning Python by creating video games.
University of California, Irvine
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