Visual Coding Summer Tech Camp
Game Coding: Platformer (Virtual)
Build your own side-scrolling platformer game! Students will learn core game design concepts like character movement, jumping mechanics, obstacles, and level design using Construct 3, a visual coding platform. No prior coding experience needed.
Category
Visual Coding
Grades
4th-7th, 5th-9th
*Exact age/grade availability depends on each district's listing.
Featured Skill
Featured Skill
Visual Game Coding.
What students will do
- Design and code original games
- Learn programming concepts like loops and events
- Share and play finished projects with the class
Learning Objectives
- Apply core programming concepts: loops, events, and conditions
- Design and build a complete interactive game or project
- Develop computational thinking and creative problem-solving
What to know
What to Bring
- USB drive to save your projects on the last day
Skill Level
- Beginner-friendly — no coding experience needed
Summer 2026 Camp Schedule
For pricing and registration information, click Register.
| Registration | District | Location | Date | Times | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Howard Lake, Waverly, Winsted Community Ed | Location TBD | Nov 23, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Location TBD | Nov 23, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | N St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Community Ed | Location TBD | Nov 23, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | Rochester Community Ed | Location TBD | Nov 23, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | St Francis Community Ed | Location TBD | Nov 23, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | Wayzata Community Ed | Location TBD | Nov 23, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | Royalton | Location TBD | Nov 23, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd-7th | Register |
| Open | Minnetonka Community Ed | Location TBD | Apr 5, 2027 - Apr 12, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | South Washington Community Ed | Location TBD | Apr 5, 2027 - Apr 12, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | Wayzata Community Ed | Location TBD | Apr 5, 2027 - Apr 12, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
| Open | Sartell-St. Stephen Community Ed | Location TBD | Apr 5, 2027 - Apr 12, 2027 | 6:30 - 8pm | 3rd - 7th | Register |
Click a district name to view their full camp schedule and locations.
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