Innovators: Ages 10-14

Innovators: Spooky Game Lab Robotics

Code your way through a haunted galaxy this Halloween, doing everything from building spooky platforming games to arcade-style space adventures. Sharpen your programming and problem-solving skills as you bring your wildest ideas to life among the stars.
Difficulty Level
Suitable for all students regardless of experience.
Date
19th - 23rd of October
From 10AM to 4PM early drop-off from 9AM
Price £550.00 £450.00

Has your child ever dreamed of becoming a space game developer... by day, and a ghostly galaxy explorer by night? In this spook-tacular course, they'll dive into the world of game creation using industry tools and code to build games set across a haunted galaxy. Students will learn the foundations of space game design as they create their own eerie platforming, simulation, and arcade style adventures, complete with spooky surprises lurking among the stars. Throughout the week, they'll strengthen their programming, logic, and problem solving skills while transforming their wildest (and wickedest!) ideas into fully playable space missions. It's the perfect course for young developers ready to bring their imagination to life and conjure up their coding skills to the next level in the universe... if they dare!
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You can drop your child off anytime between 9am and 10am Pick up at 4pm Please pack a lunch, snack and water bottle
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Learning outcomes

Please email hello@blueshiftcoding.com for a day by day breakdown of activities.

 

Game Design Lab learning objectives:
 

  • Learn about the principles of game design, using your coding skills to create as fun a game as possible.

  • Use a variety of programming languages to create a new game, both from first principles and using a game engine.

  • Develop understanding of different programming platforms and engines while creating brand new projects.

  • Develop your own art for games using image editing software.

Camp structure

This is a sample schedule for a typical day at camp. In between each lesson there will be a 15-minute snack break, or a 1-hour lunch and play break.
10.00 - 10.40
Lesson 1
First off we'll get to know our teacher and classmates through some great mini games. Once we're all friends, we'll be introduced to our activity for the day. Let's jump in to coding!
10.40 - 11.20
Lesson 2
We'll have a short stretch and will begin our second activity. We might continue making our game or animation, especially, if we've spent some time planning our work with drawings and storyboards.
11.35 - 12.15
Lesson 3
Now that we've had a healthy snack, we're ready to get right back into our third activity. We'll carry on flexing our creative muscles by designing, coding and building our projects.
13.15 - 14.05
Lesson 4
Let's refocus after lunch and playtime by diving into building robots!
14.30 - 15.10
Lesson 5
It's time to start our late afternoon activity. Usually we'll do something creative like digital art, practicing our digital skills by using the mouse to create art and animations.
15.15 - 16.00
Lesson 6
Our last lesson of the day is an opportunity to finish up our work, recap on what we've learned today and tidy up ready for home time!

I liked making my robot move!

Student, aged 10

Policies

Illness policy

Campers should not be brought to camp if they are displaying signs of illness. In the case of a camper who has become ill during camp hours, parents will be notified immediately to pick their child up. If a child misses a day or multiple days of camp because of an illness, credit towards another camp can be arranged for when they're feeling better.

Refund policy

You can cancel your camp booking up to 14 days prior to the start date. If you want to cancel your camp booking less than 14 days before, you can receive 50% refund or full credit towards future courses when cancelling between 13-7 days before, or full credit when cancelling less than 7 days before. If we are unable to run our camps, you will receive credit or a full refund. If you cancel for any reason you may be liable to pay the difference if our prices increase. 

(Please note credit is only valid for 1 calendar year.)

FAQs:

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  • "Thank you BlueShift for doing such a great job. My son is so excited about coding and learning made fun."

    Natalia, parent

  • "These courses are an amazing way to get kids interested in coding and robotics. Fun and educational"

    Isabel, parent

  • "My son was very keen to advance in programming. Not only has this been achieved, but his self-esteem has been greatly raised through your work. Thank you!"

    Marcos, parent

  • "The teachers have been excellent, full of enthusiasm and patience making the whole experience really fun"

    Angela, parent