Interactive AR Game Design with Coding for Junior

AGES: 5.5-8

LENGTH: 2 weeks

DESCRIPTION

Junior game designers (Grades K-2) will leap into a world of imagination, creativity, and fun at this interactive and educational Holographic AR coding and game design camp. No prior computer knowledge is needed. Students will progress from a beginner level to the game design level.

This camp is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC).

Fun outdoor and indoor activities and plays are part of the camp experience.

Students will learn coding and Holographic Augmented Reality (AR) design as they step into the world of game creation. They’ll teleport into their very own game worlds, whether it’s exploring enchanted forests, facing off against comical monsters, or solving puzzles in magical castles. Each project immerses them in thrilling adventures that they design and bring to life.

As junior game designers, campers will create their own interactive Holographic AR games. They’ll learn to program game characters, craft unique levels, and design imaginative stories, drawing inspiration from popular kids’ games like friendly monster battles or treasure hunts. Using kid-friendly Scratch coding, they’ll master AR design, programming logic, and storytelling techniques, all while developing problem-solving skills through hands-on challenges.

This two-week camp is a launchpad for creativity, critical thinking, and foundational tech skills, empowering students to confidently create and navigate the Holographic AR game worlds they build. By stepping inside their creations, kids gain a deep understanding of their designs and experience the joy of turning their ideas into reality.

The camp doesn’t just teach coding—it transforms it into an adventure that inspires young learners and excites parents with the endless possibilities it unlocks.

This camp is where imagination and technology meet, allowing kids to learn coding and game design with many fun and age-appropriate hands on activities.

Throughout the camp, while each child focuses on creating their own games, there will be opportunities to share and experience each other’s creations. This fosters a sense of community and mutual learning among the junior designers. The Junior Game Design Camp is more than a learning experience; it's a place where creativity, technology, and fun intersect for enthusiastic campers.

What will students do in the camp?

• Introduction to Scratch Coding and Holographic AR Design
• Introduction to Game Design
• Interactive Storytelling and Creative Challenges
• Journey Deeper into Scratch Coding and Holographic AR Design
• Interactive Holographic AR Game Design
• Creating Their Own Games

What is the magic of Holographic AR Game Design over traditional approaches?

Holographic AR Game Design with Scratch Coding takes traditional game creation to an entirely new level. Scratch coding introduces students to programming through a simple, visual interface, enabling them to build characters and interactive game elements with ease. Holographic AR enhances this by adding an immersive dimension, allowing students to step inside the games they design.

Imagine teleporting into your own game to guide a hero through hidden treasure mazes, solve puzzles in a magical castle, or outsmart mischievous monsters. This immersive experience, achieved through a webcam (no special glasses required), transforms coding into a hands-on adventure that fuels creativity, excitement, and a love for technology.

Unlike traditional coding, which focuses primarily on logic, Scratch and Holographic AR combine technical learning with storytelling, design, and gameplay creation. Students not only learn to code but also design game stages, craft unique characters, and develop engaging narratives, giving them complete ownership of their projects.

Holographic AR also deepens problem-solving skills. Imagine a camper debugging their game after realizing their hero couldn’t leap over an obstacle or defeat a clever villain. This iterative process of testing, refining, and improving helps build resilience, attention to detail, and confidence in their abilities.

This approach turns learning into an inspiring journey. Campers don’t just play games—they create immersive worlds they can step into and explore. Each project becomes a vibrant reflection of their imagination, sparking curiosity and a passion for design and technology.

Students will learn the following:

• Computer, keyboard, mouse, and Internet skills (Junior Level)
• Introductory and intermediate Scratch coding (Junior Level)
• Introductory and intermediate Holographic AR concepts (Junior Level)
• Introductory and intermediate Holographic AR logic and coding (Junior Level)
• Introductory and intermediate UI/UX (user interface/user experience) design (Junior Level)
• Holographic AR game design (Junior Level)
• Visual communication skills (Junior Level)
• Interactive storytelling techniques (Junior Level)
• Debugging and problem-solving strategies (Junior Level)
• Introduction to Game Design principles (Junior Level)
• The Design Thinking process based on Stanford University’s Design School curriculum (Junior Level)