Game Worlds camp gives kids ages 8-18 the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of game development! Whether they’re independently experienced or brand new to STEM education, students will have a blast as they turn their passion for playing games into a love of building them. Working as a team, kids will learn both the artistic and technical aspects of game development, bond with friends, and build confidence as coders, artists, storytellers, and musicians. These week-long sessions last from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and include lunch, bonus lessons from professional devs, snacks, games, and more!
What Does Camp Include?
Nearly 50 hours of learning, fun, creativity, and growth!
Game Creation from start to finish – Students end the week with a completed game they’ve made themselves
Real-World Software – Students learn on the same tools used by professionals to create gameplay code, 2D characters, environmental art, UI functionality, animation, digital music, and sound effects
Guest Lectures – Professional game developers offer tutorials throughout the week, allowing curriculum to be tailored to both experienced game builders and enthusiastic newcomers. Skills continue to build week over week, and year over year!
Friday Presentations and Game Competition – Guest developers serve as judges and offer real world feedback on a student-created business pitch and demo of their game. Prizes are awarded and parents are encouraged to attend!
Friday Pizza Party – Celebrate a successful week with a Friday night pizza and gaming party that goes until 9:00 pm!
All Equipment and Software Provided – Most tools are browser-based, so students can continue to work on their own projects outside of camp
Large Pickup and Drop Off Windows
Central Location
Lunch, Snacks, and Drinks Provided
Your Camper is Our Priority
We have an excellent instructor-student ratio with 1 staffer for every 4 students, and our team based design process ensures that everyone’s creative voice is heard. We provide valuable instruction to help students hone their existing talents, while also encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone. Daily lectures and tutorials from professional game developers give students the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from the minds behind their favorite video games!
Details at a Glance
Ages: 8-18
Price: $725
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM plus a Friday pizza party until 9:00 PM! (Extended pickup/dropoff hours are available for an additional charge.)
Food: We provide a healthy catered lunch plus numerous snack breaks throughout the day!
Location: 7950 Anderson Square Ste. #109, Austin, TX 78757
Payment and Registration
Register for the week(s) of your choice by clicking the Register Now! button at the top of the page. Session space is limited and seats fill up quickly!
Game Worlds summer camp sessions are $695 for Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (*Fridays go until 9:00 PM, and extended pickup/dropoff hours are available during the week for an additional charge). This includes a healthy catered lunch and numerous snack breaks. Please let us know on the Registration Form if a student has a dietary restriction, and we’ll be happy to work with you.
At the time of registration, a deposit of $150.00 is required to secure your student’s spot. The remainder of the session fees are due in full or partial payments by the first day of your session.
Payments can be made online, or via check sent by mail. Please do not mail cash. Checks should be made out to Game Worlds and mailed to:
Game Worlds
7950 Anderson Square #109
Austin, TX 78757
Worried about traffic?
We offer Extended Hours to help deal with Austin traffic! Be sure to add the Extended Hours item to your cart so you can drop off your student as early as 7:00 am, and pick up as late as 6:00 pm.
Location: 7950 Anderson Square, Ste. #109, Austin, Texas, 78757
Discounts!
We recognize the need to try and help families out with the cost of camp. We’re a small business, and do our best to offer you the opportunity to save money off your student’s session!
Early Bird Discounts
Register before March 1st to automatically save $100/session!
Register between March 2nd and May 1st to automatically save $50/session!
*The early registration discount does not apply with other discounts.
Sibling Discounts
Siblings registering for the same session each receive $50 off!
5 Session Bundle
Many of our campers already sign up for multiple sessions throughout the summer. To help out, we’re now offering parents the opportunity to register for 4 separate sessions, and receive a 5th session absolutely free!
*Other discounts do not apply to the 5 Session Bundle.
3 Session Bundle
For parents looking to save when signing up for fewer sessions, we’re also offering the opportunity to sign up for 2 separate sessions, and receive half off a 3rd!
*Other discounts do not apply to the 3 Session Bundle.
Payments
During registration, you will have the option to pay only the deposit, or the full amount. After registration, an invoice will be emailed to you with a link to pay the remaining amount. Full payment is due by the first day of camp.
Payments can also be made via check made out to “Game Worlds”. Once the deposit is paid, you can pay the remainder by mail, or in person on the first day of camp. Mailed checks should be sent to:
Game Worlds
7950 Anderson Square #109
Austin, TX 78757
Want to go to camp for free?
Tell your friends about Game Worlds and save!
We offer a $50 discount for EACH new student you refer! Unlike our other discounts, new camper referrals are not capped, meaning every new sign-up goes directly towards your own summer camp session!*
*To receive the discount, the referred student must be a new student (not returning), and list your name in the “How did you hear about us?” section of the registration form. For more information about referrals, please email us at sami@gameworldscamp.com.
Confirmation Packet
For each session, you will receive a detailed welcome email 2 weeks before camp starts. This packet includes important information about your student’s session, so please be sure to provide a correct e-mail address at registration.
If you do not receive a welcome email 2 weeks before camp, please reach out to Sami@gameworldscamp.com or call us at (737) 420-2248.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
A $150 deposit per child per session is due at the time of registration in order to secure your camper’s spot at camp. We understand that scheduling issues or illness may arise unexpectedly. Please call! We can usually reschedule a camper to a different session without a problem.
If enrollment is cancelled prior to the first day of camp, you will receive a refund of any payments made MINUS the initial $150 deposit. Once a camp session has begun, we are unable to issue any refunds.
Game Worlds also reserves the right to cancel any camp session due to insufficient enrollment, in which case all fees will be fully refunded.
For more information, contact Jennifer at jennifer@gameworldscamp.com