Game design is a cutting edge STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) career track. Students can mix their love for creativity and technology by enrolling in summer game design programs and learning to create video games by honing multidisciplinary skills like coding, computer science, robotics, animation, web design and electronics. While game design is not traditionally taught at high schools, there are great game design summer programs and pre-college programs held at colleges and universities across the country. Whether students are interested in 3D modeling, gameplay programming or level design, they can build portfolio-boosting projects, learn critical game industry insights, and connect with talented peers and mentors. Industry professionals and academic faculty offer hands-on educational workshops, clinics and academies. Day and residential programs are available.
The University of Rochester offers flexible, online courses in STEM-related subjects like medicine, video game design, biomedical engineering, orthopedic surgery, and more for high school students. You’ll hear from University of Rochester professors, be guided by a mentor well-versed in the course subject, and earn a Certificate of Completion from the University of Rochester. ..(more)
The #1 AR Program for K-12 Students! Excellent precollege classes, AP classes, & tech leadership programs for cutting-edge portfolios. Students learn Holographic AR coding, STEM, AI, 2D/3D Game Design, Robotics, Digital Art, 2D/3D Animation, UI/UX, 3D Modeling & Design, Space/Nature Exploration, and more. Teleport into your magical Holographic AR design. Thousands of students from 20+ countries have joined Integem. No Prior knowledge is needed-Beginner to Advanced Levels...(more)
Take your summer to the next level. At Illinois Tech, we offer middle and high school students an opportunity to elevate their summer through Elevate College Prep. Through our one-of-a-kind program, you can take part in more than just a summer college prep programs—you’ll broaden your knowledge and skills through an array of academic offerings, hands-on experiences, and mentorship...(more)
Quinnipiac’s summer programs & camps are designed to provide more than just the chance to explore your interests, but a means to expand your skills and accomplishments using project-based experiential learning. Programs operate on all 3 of our campuses, across 600 acres in Hamden and North Haven, Connecticut, as well as in the convenience of your own home through an interactive online education platform. ..(more)
Experience this pre-college program for high school students on the campus of UCLA and get a sneak peek at college life! Explore your interests with a wide selection of enriching and engaging courses, and discover the best sights and activities in Los Angeles with your new friends. This high school summer program balances academic preparation, fun group excursions, and structured independence to help prepare teens for college and make new, lasting connections...(more)
ImpactLab is an innovative two-week residential summer experience for rising juniors and seniors in high school. This hands-on immersive learning program will give students a chance to explore their passions in science, engineering, and design. ..(more)
World Scholars Academy offers elite summer computer science courses for ages 12-18 designed and taught by world-leading software engineering scholars. Explore your future career path and accelerate your success with personalized college guidance and high-level instruction in coding and computer science led by the world's most accomplished educators...(more)
DigiPen Academy is the K-12 sibling of DigiPen Institute of Technology, which has been turning talented college-age students into exceptional engineers, artists, designers and video game creators for more than three decades. DigiPen Academy's popular online and in-person summer programs are for students aged 5 years and older. These workshops are grouped age appropriately while they study game development, game programming, programming fundamentals and more...(more)
Start your SCAD journey early with a pre-college program! Explore new avenues of artistic development and spark your imagination at The University for Creative Careers. SCAD offers pre-college programs during the summer and throughout the year for high school students of all ages to pursue art and design disciplines while working alongside peers from all over the world — and offer ideal opportunities for artists at all levels to create, learn, and grow...(more)
Champlain College offers residential pre-college summer programs for high school students interested in gaining hands-on experience in the fields they're most interested in. Taught by our industry-expert faculty, these intensive programs offer motivated students the opportunity to explore an area of interest or take a deeper dive into a subject they already love...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with technology. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design. Top universities have hosted our programs for over 20 years. Held at 130+ locations...(more)
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This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at NYU...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at UC San Diego...(more)
The #1 AR Program for K-12 Students! Excellent precollege classes, AP classes, & tech leadership programs for cutting-edge portfolios. Students learn Holographic AR coding, STEM, AI, 2D/3D Game Design, Robotics, Digital Art, 2D/3D Animation, UI/UX, 3D Modeling & Design, Space/Nature Exploration, and more. Teleport into your magical Holographic AR design. Thousands of students from 20+ countries have joined Integem. No Prior knowledge is needed-Beginner to Advanced Levels...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the College of William & Mary...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at Oakland University in Michigan...(more)
This isn’t summer camp. It’s a one-of-a-kind deep dive into the world of video game design, development, and production—all on a prestigious university campus. In this intensive, pre-collegiate program for teens ages 13-18, you’ll team up with peers to conceptualize and create your dream game...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech...(more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are changing the world with tech. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design at iD Tech Camp hosted at the University of Denver...(more)
