GameBuilder Creation Camp

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At Game Builder Creation Camp we combine learning and fun and bring it to a whole new level. At this camp your child will actually design, develop and create a one of a kind video game. This program was developed to not just teach introductory programming skills but to also encourage creative thinking and to blend these into an exceptional experience.

Introductory Program

Starting with basic commands campers will progress to making a unique one of a kind game. Camp begins with an introduction to Game Maker software including adding rooms, building walls, adding backgrounds, warping to new levels, music, sound effects and many other great techniques. While the first few days focus on the basics by late week the children are well on their way to creating their own distinct version. At the end of camp each child receives a copy of their game as well as their own software license and can continue to develop their game and create new ones as well. Additionally they will receive t-shirts, trophies and a certificate with photo.
(All locations are offering the Introductory Program)

Intermediate Program

This program is for campers who have completed our introductory program and want to take their game creation skills to the next level. We will examine large rooms using views, multiple rooms with warps, drawing health and lives, platforms, bosses, levels, effects, draw bridges, adding video and and much more. We recommend you take the introductory class prior to advanced as basic Game Maker skills will be assumed.
(*indicates locations offering both Introductory & Intermediate Programs)

Imagine how much fun they will have designing and programming professional looking video games. All that’s required is some computer know-how and a bit of imagination because there are no limits! Our camp uses state of the art computers & software combined with expert instruction.

Please select a location link below for program details and pricing:

March 2008
                      March 17 - 21, 2008
      ~ Houston, TX: St. John's School
      ~ McLean, VA: The Madeira School
      ~ Oklahoma City, OK: Heritage Hall

                      March 24-28, 2008
      ~ Washington, DC: National Cathedral School

June 2008
                     June 2 - 6, 2008
    ~ Baton Rouge, LA: St. Luke's Episcopal School
    ~ Oklahoma City, OK: Heritage Hall*

                     June 9 - 13, 2008
    ~ Cincinnati, OH: Summit Country Day School
    ~ Corpus Christi, TX: St. James Episcopal School
    ~ Ft. Lauderdale, FL: North Broward Preparatory School
    ~ Ft. Worth, TX: All Saints Episcopal School
    ~ Houston, TX: St. John's School

                  June 16 - 20, 2008
    ~ Augusta, GA: August Preparatory Day School - ALL SESSIONS FULL
    ~ Birmingham, AL: Indian Springs School
    ~ Nashville, TN: Battle Ground Academy
    ~ Pottstown, PA: Wyndcroft School
    ~ Rochester, MI: Hugger Elementary School
    ~ Washington, DC: National Cathedral School
    ~ Winter Park, FL: Trinity Preparatory School

                  June 23 - 27, 2008
    ~ Atherton, CA: Sacred Heart Preparatory School
    ~ Charlotte, NC: Charlotte Latin School
    ~ Hartland, WI: University Lake School
    ~ Melbourne, FL: Holy Trinity Episcopal School
    ~ Memphis, TN: St. Mary's Episcopal School
    ~ Shreveport, LA: Southfield School
    ~ St. Paul, MN: Mounds Park Academy- CANCELLED

                  June 30-July 3, 2008 (4-day camp)
    ~ Des Plaines, IL: The Science and Arts Academy
    ~ Philadelphia, PA: Springside School
    ~ Sacramento, CA: Capital Christian School

July 2008
                 July 7 - 11, 2008
    ~ Charleston, SC: Porter-Gaud School*
    ~ Harrisburg, PA: Harrisburg Academy
    ~ Katy, TX: CrossPoint Community Church
    ~ Little Rock AK: Pulaski Academy
    ~ Potomac, MD: St. Andrew's Episcopal School
    ~ Santa Fe, NM: Santa Fe Preparatory School
    ~ Virginia Beach, VA: Cape Henry Collegiate*

                July 14 - 18, 2008
    ~ Albuquerque, NM: Menaul School
    ~ Dayton, OH: Miami Valley School
    ~ Houston, TX: Holy Trinity Episcopal School- CANCELLED
    ~ King of Prussia (Stafford), PA: Woodlynde School
    ~ Naples, FL: The Community School of Naples
    ~ Round Rock, TX: Holy Family/North Central Catholic School
    ~ San Antonio, TX: Saint Mary's Hall

                July 21 - 25, 2008
     ~ Aurora, IL: Aurora Christian School
     ~ Austin, TX: St. Michaels Catholic Academy
     ~ East Greenwich, RI: Rocky Hill School
     ~ Greenville, SC: Christ Church Episcopal School- ALL SESSIONS FULL
     ~ New York, NY: Dalton School
     ~ Rochester, NY: Allendale Columbia School Morning Session Full; Afternoon Still Open

               July 28 - August 1, 2008
    ~ Cape Cod, MA: Cape Cod Academy
    ~ Dallas, TX: The Hockaday School
    ~ Greenwich, CT: Greenwich Academy
    ~ Indianapolis, IN: St. Richard's School
    ~ Lexington, KY: The Sayre School
    ~ New Orleans, LA: St. Martin's Episcopal School
   ~ Richmond, VA: St. Christopher's School
    ~ The Woodlands, TX: The Woodlands Preparatory School
    ~ Washington, DC: National Cathedral School


August 2008
              August 4-8, 2008
   ~ Annapolis, MD: The Key School
   ~ Cape Elizabeth, ME: Cape Elizabeth Community Center
   ~ Des Plaines, IL: The Science and Arts Academy
   ~ Englewood, NJ: Dwight-Englewood School
   ~ Louisville, KY: Kentucky Country Day School
   ~ Milton, MA: Milton Academy

              August 11-15, 2008
   ~ Flossmoor, IL: Jewish Community Centers of Chicago
   ~ McLean, VA: The Madeira School
   ~Washington, DC: Two Rivers Public Charter School

              August 18-22, 2008
   ~ Wilmington, MA: Abundant Life School

ALABAMA
   Birmingham
ARKANSAS
   Little Rock
CALIFORNIA
   Atherton
   Sacramento
CONNECTICUT
   Greenwich
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
   Washington, DC: Session I: National Cathedral School (June 16-20,2008)
   Washington, DC: Session II: National Cathedral School (July 28-August 1, 2008)
   Washington, DC: Two Rivers Public Charter School (August 11-15, 2008)
FLORIDA
   Ft. Lauderdale
   Melbourne
   Naples
   Winter Park
GEORGIA
   Augusta
ILLINOIS
   Aurora
   Des Plaines: Session I: The Science and Arts Academy (June 30-July 3, 2008 4-day)
   Des Plaines: Session II: The Science and Arts Academy (August 4-8, 2008)
   Flossmoor
INDIANA
   Indianapolis
KENTUCKY
   Lexington
   Louisville
LOUISIANA
   Baton Rouge
   New Orleans
   Shreveport
MAINE
   Cape Elizabeth
MARYLAND
   Annapolis
   Potomac
MASSACHUSETTS
   Cape Cod
   Milton
   Wilmington
MICHIGAN
   Rochester
MINNESOTA
   St. Paul
NEW JERSEY
   Englewood
NEW MEXICO
   Albuquerque
   Santa Fe
NEW YORK
   New York City
   Rochester
NORTH CAROLINA
   Charlotte
OHIO
   Cincinnati
   Dayton
OKLAHOMA
   Oklahoma City
PENNSYLVANIA
   Harrisburg
   King of Prussia (Stafford)
   Philadelphia
   Pottstown
RHODE ISLAND
   East Greenwich
South Carolina
   Charleston
   Greenville
TENNESSEE
   Memphis
   Nashville
TEXAS
   Austin
   Corpus Christi
   Dallas
   Houston: St. John's School (June 9-13, 2008)
   Houston: Holy Trinity Episcopal School (July 14-18, 2008)
   Ft. Worth
   Katy
   Round Rock
   San Antonio
   The Woodlands
VIRGINIA
   McLean
   Richmond
   Virginia Beach
WISCONSIN
   Hartland