Visual Coding Summer Tech Camp

Video Game Design (Virtual)

This course will give you hands-on experience developing your own game. Students will create their own version of asteroids from scratch, using construct 3, a visual coding platform that teaches students the basics and structure of programming. Computer skills are needed (this includes good keyboard and mouse skills).

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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

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Registration	District	Location	Date	Times	Grades
Completed	South Washington Community Ed	Location TBD	Feb 7, 2026	9am - 12pm	4th-8th	Ended
Completed	Columbia Heights Parks and Rec	Location TBD	Feb 7, 2026	9am - 12pm	4th-8th	Ended
Completed	St Peter Community Ed	Location TBD	Feb 7, 2026	9am - 12pm	4th-8th	Ended
Completed	Blaine Park & Rec	Location TBD	Feb 7, 2026	9am - 12pm	4th-8th	Ended
Completed	Glencoe, Silver Lake Community Ed	Location TBD	Feb 7, 2026	9am - 12pm	4th-8th	Ended