Learn to code and have a blast while building awesome video games.
Create, play, and learn at your own pace as you gain ninja skills in coding and problem solving.
Advance from White to Black Belt and receive color-coded wristbands to mark achievements.
Get support and encouragement from Code Senseis® in our state-of-the-art dojo.
Learn programming syntax, and how to create error-free code
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At Code Ninjas, we have a variety of coding programs to keep your kids engaged during the school year. Our in-person curriculum with real instructors allows your kids to get hands on learning to code through game development.
March 29 - April 2 from 11:00am-12:00pm
March 29 - April 2 from 2:00pm-3:00pm
Introduction to the Game Development Platform Concepts: Variables, properties, user interfaces, events, and mathematics.
Introduction to Game Building Concepts: Global functions, game object functions, and JavaScript syntax.
Introduction to Control Statements Concepts: Conditional statements and loops – while, for each, if/then, switch, do/while, and more.
Custom Game Building Concepts: Problem-solution mindset, code cleanliness, collaboration, mapping, level design, and working with assets.
Intermediate Game Design Concepts: Roblox user interface, local vs global coordinates, camera/scene scope, asset and script management.
Professional Development Environments Concepts: Unity interface, intermediate game design concepts, custom animations, foundations of game-building in Unity.
Advanced Programming Concepts: Meshes and assets, ray casting, built-in Unity tools, object-oriented programming principles using C#.
Advanced Game Design Concepts: Scene management, world design, game mechanics using the Unity Asset Store.
Custom Game Development from Concept to Delivery Concepts: Storyboarding, planning, prototyping, pla testing, publishing.
Our game-based coding education encourages kids to learn through play. Kids gain important problem-solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills as they code their own games.
Our world-class curriculum offers an easy-to-follow system so kids can learn and grow their skills, no matter where they start. Kids are guided by our friendly, tech-savvy Code Senseis® every step of the way.
Stay safe in our clean and secure dojo with strict safety and sanitary measures in place. Check with your local Code Ninjas for specifics on policy.
Become a YouTuber
Ever wanted to host your own Youtube channel? Or wondered how some of these YouTubers make their videos look so good? Ninjas will work together to create and customize a shared YouTube channel, including the design of unique channel art, profile pictures, and video thumbnails. They will also be guided through how to record, edit, and upload videos. Throughout camp, Ninjas will analyze popular YouTube videos and learn about copyrights and fair use to give them what it takes to become a Youtuber, all in a collaborative environment!
A one-time $50 Initial setup fee is required. Offer expires Sept 30, 2022
Intro to Roblox Development
In this hands-on, fully guided experience, Ninjas will learn the basics of game building and creative development in Roblox, an exciting, online gaming platform. Ninjas will spend their time building and exploring new worlds in Roblox before sharing their creations locally and globally. This camp will teach Ninjas how to plan, design, and build their own 3D world to create much more than just a game!
Moviemaking With Minecraft®
Step into the world of Minecraft® and learn how to build worlds through storytelling!
Ninjas will shift their imagination into high gear as they learn scene building, storytelling, and video recording featuring their own Minecraft® world. They will also jump into the basics of editing and mixing audio as they produce their final stories as short movies. Using Minecraft® as a creative medium, Ninjas will have fun expressing themselves and sharing their stories with friends. They will leave this camp with a deeper understanding of how creativity and technology can work together to tell exciting stories.
Code Your Own Arcade
If you love retro arcade games, this is the camp for you! Ninjas will create retro-style arcade games with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. Throughout the camp, Ninjas combine the power of coding with game design to enhance their programming skills and develop games inspired by classic platformers, adventure games, and more! At the end of the camp, they will bring their games to life on handheld gaming devices to play and share with friends.
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Deal Expires Sept 30, 2022
A one-time $50 Initial setup fee is required. Offer expires Sept 30, 2022