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!

Campers do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching.

Camper-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. 

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

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.

Camper-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. 

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

Discover the Lua coding language while designing experiences in Roblox®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of.

This camp combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! New developers will learn to use Roblox® Studio software to reimagine the popular game genres with their own custom code.

Camper-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. 

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

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!

Camper projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. 

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind camp!

Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Campers 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. Keep in mind when at home: projects from this class require the Java version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible.

Returning campers can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.   

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day, and be on your way to becoming the next tech star.

Whether you want to be a Silicon Valley CEO or the high school student who just made a million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey.

Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning campers can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. 

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! 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!

Camper projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. 

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & date of birth (DOB); do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

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 campers through a series of daily lessons.

Build fundamental tech literacy while creatively solving software engineering challenges!

Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

In this Black Rocket classic, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world.

Campers will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling.

Camper projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Keep in mind when at home: projects are only compatible with Windows devices. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

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, campers will learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their own tracks. No prior music experience is necessary.

Camper-created soundtracks will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

Take a step behind the scenes and uncover the mysteries of artificial intelligence! This program readies the next generation of AI engineers as they work with customized machine learning models for a variety of scenarios.

Campers will also gain experience in block-based coding skills while building interactive projects and games. From simulating self-driving racecars to teaching robots how to play video games, push the boundaries of what is possible with the help of A.I.

Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.

Embark on an EPIC adventure in virtual reality! In this cutting-edge class, learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds, exploring simulated environments, crafting 3D experiences, and learning basic programming concepts.

At the end of the week, take home your first cardboard VR headset to show friends and family the new worlds you created. VR projects can be viewed on a website or mobile device.

Campers do not need a mobile device to take the class, but will need access to a mobile device at home. VR projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Ages 8-14 only. 

Use the CAMPER’S full name & DOB; do not use a parent/guardian's name & DOB.