Normally, parents don’t imagine that video games could be educational. Did you know that you can learn programming in a cool and creative way through the usage of video games? Educademy offers some amazing video game camps this Summer suitable for 7-16 year olds who want to learn coding while most importantly having fun! All of our Summer camps are available online and recorded.
Image credit: Scratch Google Play Store
1. Educademy’s Scratch Courses
Scratch is known as a block-based language allowing younger people new to programming learn to code simply through a usage of commands. Our introduction to scratch course offers a light and colourful approach to an otherwise complex topic. We offer a beginner-friendly course to people aged 7-9 or alternatively 10-12 which provides a suitable foundation to our intermediate Scratch course of covering animation and game development. We also provide a free 60-minute sample trial for BOTH of these courses - see more here.
2. Educademy’s Python Courses
Maybe your child already has knowledge of Scratch, and wants to convert to an actual programming language used everyday by experts. Or maybe your child wants to start off a little more advanced than usual? We also offer a Python course, of which the content shifts every week to cover a variety of different games in Python. We’ll offer a range of flexible arcade games to create like Pong or even your child’s own platformer game. All the while, they’ll be learning new computer logic and problem solving skills while having fun. Come along and try our Python course this Summer - book your free trial!
If your child has no knowledge of Python, we also offer an introduction to Python course which can be offered prior to this course. This course is based on gathering the necessary skills to truly understand and develop computer games within Python.
Image credit: Kart racing game in Unity/C#
3. Educademy’s Unity/C# courses
Unity is a very popular game engine made for anyone to enjoy. Super Mario Run, Pokémon Quest, and Cooking Mama: Cookstar are all incredibly popular examples of what can be developed in Unity. Our experienced utors offer an incredibly friendly and insightful experience into what seems to be a challenging game engine. In addition to this - Unity is in 3D. How cool is that? We also offer a beginner Summer camp course for Unity 3D and an intermediate course who want to learn even more C# to experience Unity’s full potential.
Here are some official images of amazing video games made in Unity(Ori and the Blind Forest, Super Mario Run, Pokémon Quest, Cooking Mama: Cookstar):
Why should my child get into video game development?
Video game developers can get paid up to £65,000.
Your child can get paid to do what they love. Video game development combines creativity with logical thinking so they can truly experience the best of both worlds.
A growing industry. The video game industry is dynamic and is constantly changing. The industry shows no signs of fading anytime soon!
More than just entertainment. Did you know that the army uses virtual reality exposure therapy to help their soldiers, or that virtual reality technology is often used in healthcare to help train doctors and nurses? Although entertainment may be one reason, you’re truly making an impact on the world with this industry.
Why choose Educademy?
We have experienced tutors who are there to support your child no matter what skill level they may be on from prestigious universities.
We have a maximum class size of 8 people so your child can get the attention that they need to help them develop.
Camp swap is made easy if you are not pleased with your chosen course.
Most of all, we ensure every child has fun while learning!
Why not try one of our camps today? Use code SD-QCNQ-Z87X-SU20 for 20% off!
Author: Sophie Dillon