The Future of Gaming
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Ages 14 to 17Camp capacity: 40
Wondering how you can take your coding and programming skills with you into the future? Considering a career in the gaming world? Gain valuable hands-on experience. Learn about designing, developing, producing, and testing games and other interactive media. Programming environments will include Unity and Blender.
Note: Experience in coding environments is required.
Features:- low camper to counsellor ratio
- certified teacher camp counsellors
- developed and planned by certified teachers
Availability
Week 8: August 23 to August 27 (5 days)Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST
Cost: $90; individual only
**Schedule subject to change without notice.
**Technology requirements must be fulfilled prior to the start of camp. See below.**
Important note: Tablets (e.g. iPad, Chromebook), other mobile devices and gaming consoles are not sufficient for this camp. Campers must have a computer.
Video conferencing
- Computer with internet access;
- Tablets, other mobile devices and gaming consoles are not sufficient for this camp.
- Stable internet or data connection;
- Microphone;
- Webcam*; and
- Audio device (examples: speakers, headphones/earbuds, headset).
*Webcam is preferred, but not required
Accounts
Additional accounts for online software may be required. Where possible, selected software will be free to use.
Computer requirements for Unity and Blender:
Operating system | Windows: 7 SP1+, 8, 10, 64-bit versions only macOS: 10.12+ Linux: Fixed at: Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04 and CentOS 7 |
CPU | SSE2 instruction set support. |
GPU | Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities. |
Physical materials may be required for camps. A materials list and/or material kit pick-up instructions will be provided to registrants prior to the start of camp.
Parents/guardians are responsible for supervision of their child(ren).
Support needs will vary by child. We anticipate younger campers may require more support.
Some adult support (or older sibling) will be needed to start the daily session for younger campers. Counsellors will then provide the support during the camp activities.
Support may be required by parents/guardians or older children for:
- initial computer and program launch;
- internet connectivity; and/or
- technical issues not related to Google Meet or camp-related software.