Camp Program

Arcade Architects: MakeCode Game Creator Camp

MakeCode Arcade

Game Design

Block Coding

Pixel Art

1-Day Camp

Price $129

Ages 9–13

Design Your Characters. Code Your Arcade Adventure.

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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Overview

Create a retro-style arcade game starring a character you design! In Arcade Architects: MakeCode Game Creator Camp, kids will choose from guided game options and bring their ideas to life with colorful pixel art and playable challenges.

With guided instruction and creative choices, campers will draw custom characters, program movement, and add collectibles, scoring, hazards, and sound effects. They’ll explore how game rules connect actions to results, such as collecting an item to earn points. Building and testing these features gives campers practice with logical thinking, creative problem-solving, and adjusting code when something doesn’t work as expected.

Campers will test games with classmates and take their project home on a provided USB drive to keep playing and creating. Seeing someone else play helps them spot confusing moments and refine their challenges. Beginners receive support to get started and build confidence, while experienced MakeCode users can build on familiar skills. PCs are provided for a full day of designing, coding, and sharing.

Key Concepts

  • MakeCode Arcade tools and coding blocks

  • Custom pixel-art characters and visual design

  • Player movement and control inputs

  • Collectibles, scoring, and game rules

  • Hazards, interactions, and sound effects

  • Playtesting, troubleshooting, and game improvements

Soft Skills

  • Creativity through artwork and game choices

  • Logical thinking and problem-solving practice

  • Persistence when code needs adjusting

  • Sharing games and considering feedback

  • Planning and refining a playable project

Outcomes

  • Create a playable arcade game from a guided project option

  • Design a custom pixel-art character for their game

  • Use coding blocks to control movement and game interactions

  • Add collectibles, scoring, hazards, and sound effects to gameplay

  • Test games with classmates and make improvements through troubleshooting

  • Take their MakeCode Arcade project home on a provided USB drive

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Camp Overview

Price

$129

Experience Needed

No prior coding experience required. Beginners and experienced MakeCode users are welcome.

Length

1-Day Camp

Signup By

Sunday, December 27, 2026

Time

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Starts On

Wednesday, December 30, 2026

Ends On

Wednesday, December 30, 2026

Location

Coder's Clubhouse - Edina, MN

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