Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit operating system. For students ages 10-15.
July 21-25, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build projects. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 10-15.
July 14-18, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

Begin your rise to the top of the charts with digital music production! Just like today's top artists, you can design your own beats or remix a mashup of your favorite songs to become a digital composer and sound engineer. In this course, students will learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their own tracks. No prior music experience is necessary. Student-created soundtracks will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 10-15.
August 4-8, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:00pm PDT | Online

Learn programming tools so powerful they seem like magic! Start off by exploring an array of core programming concepts with JavaScript by experimenting in a series of digital challenges. Start with programming your first animated memes, then tackle more advanced skills such as interactive 3D experiences and game creation. Projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. *Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS For students ages 10-15.
July 14-18, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:00pm PDT | Online

Our classic game design camp reimagined to include even more of what you love! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that gives you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we'll explore. No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages: 10-15.
July 7-11, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Online
August 18-22, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

If you love the game Minecraft© and always wanted to design your own world, this class is for you! Learn how to create a custom map, design structures to share between worlds, build with Redstone and Command blocks, and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. Students must have the Java version of Minecraft© to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft© are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. Purchase Minecraft© Java Edition.. . For students ages 10-15.
July 21-25, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

Customize your own Minecraft© world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world-generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft© . Projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must have the Java version of Minecraft© to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft© are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Purchase Minecraft© Java Edition.. For students ages 10-15.
July 14-18, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online
August 4-8, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

Take the next step beyond simply "playing" Minecraft© and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft© structures to the next level! Students must own a Java version of Minecraft© to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Purchase Minecraft© Java Edition.. For students ages 10-15.
July 7-11, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google and NASA? Discover how to code with Python using accessible web-based platforms that guide students through a series of daily lessons. Build fundamental tech literacy while creatively solving software engineering challenges! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program, and their work can be saved on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Ages 10-15.
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online
August 18-22, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:00pm PDT | Online

Discover the Lua coding language while designing experiences in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! New developers will learn to use Roblox's Studio software to reimagine the popular game genres with your own custom code! Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. For students ages 10-15.
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:00pm PDT | Online
August 18-22, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. For students ages 10-15.
July 21-25, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:00pm PDT | Online
August 11-15, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

Bring your animations to life with design tools used by real game developers! Create sophisticated sprite animations using simple-to-learn techniques that you can use in any 2D editor. Squash, stretch, and shade your creations to make your characters pop! Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. *Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS. Ages: 10-15.
July 21-25, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online
August 11-15, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:00pm PDT | Online

Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixty, it's time to start a career as the next YouTube® star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube® and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don'ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students work in pairs or teams for most of the program. For students ages 10-15.
July 7-11, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online