Video Game Designer
Ages (11-14)
This camp will spark creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving by guiding campers through the exciting world of video game development. Campers will explore the fundamentals of game design and bring their own digital games to life using an intuitive game creation platform.
- Game Mechanics 101 – What Makes a Game Fun?
Students will explore the core elements of game design—objectives, rules, feedback systems, and player engagement. Through hands-on demos and gameplay breakdowns, they’ll learn what makes games addictive and fun.
- Design Your Own Platformer – Create, Test, Improve
Campers will build their own 2D platform-style game by designing characters, setting up obstacles, and creating rules. They’ll test their creations and refine them based on feedback—just like real game developers do!
- Pixel Art Studio – Bringing Characters to Life
Dive into the world of digital art as students design pixel-based characters, backgrounds, and game assets. From heroes to villains, they'll bring their imagination to the screen.
- Level Up! – Building Worlds and Challenges
Campers will learn how to design multi-level games, incorporating storytelling, difficulty curves, and player progression. The focus will be on designing with purpose and creating games that players want to finish.
- Game Jam Challenge – Build a Game in a Day
The camp wraps up with a thrilling one-day game jam. Students will work individually or in pairs to build a simple, complete game from scratch, presenting their projects to peers in a mini showcase!
Full-Day Camp Option (9:00 - 15:30)
PM Camps are available for campers who prefer to join a full-day camp from 9:00 - 15:30 (AM + PM Camp). Please note that students will be required to bring a packed lunch and healthy snacks each day of the program, and there will be no access to refrigeration or microwaves. Staff members will supervise children during the lunch break, which will take place from 12:00 to 12:30.
All camps are conducted in English.
| Age | Days | Timing | Price Per Week |
| 11 - 14 | Jul 28-Aug 1 (Week 5) | AM: 9:00 - 12:00 | $3500 |
| Full-Day: 9:00 - 15:30 (AM Camp of Choice + PM Camp of Choice) |
$6500 |
Sample Timetable
11 -14 Year Olds
| Time | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
| 8:40-9:00 | Arrival/Registration | ||||
| 9:00-9:50 | Intro to Game Design – What makes a great game? | Game Mechanics – Player actions, scoring, and challenges. | Pixel Art Workshop – Design characters and game assets | Level Design – Build creative levels with story, pacing, and objectives. | Game Jam Planning – Brainstorming and setting up for final project. |
| 9:50-10:05 | Break 1 | ||||
| 10:05-10:55 | Game Builder Basics – Explore interface of game design software | Start Building – Make your own platformer with basic movement + goals. | Polish Your Game – Add graphics, animations, and background music. | Add Challenges – Enemies, obstacles, power-ups. | Game Jam Build – Develop your final game project. |
| 10:55-11:10 | Break 2 | ||||
| 11:10-12:00 | Paper Prototyping – Sketching your ideas | Test & Improve – Peer feedback. | Add Levels – Create multiple stages or upgrade game difficulty. | Final Touches – Debugging, refining gameplay. | Game Showcase – Present and play final games in mini arcade style |
Information to note prior to booking:
Dropping Off
Campers will check in indoors on the ground floor of the Stamford campus. Camp Asia staff will hand out pick-up cards to caretakers at the entrance. We ask caregivers who are dropping off children not to enter the campus.
Medical
We have a nurse on site for all camps, and our Camp Asia team members are all first-aid trained.
Bus Service
We offer a highly convenient shuttle bus service from Yau Ma Tei and Ho Man Tin MTR stations at a low rate of $100 per week. Please note the availability is first come, first served.