Play and learning go hand in hand as students conceptualize, design, and create an original computer game at Video Game Creation Workshop. This workshop provides a window into STEM-based career fields and encourages a lifelong love of play. Participants will learn about game design and rules, visual art and animation, and audio to create their game. Previous programming or coding experience is not required. All sessions take place at The Strong Museum Play Lab.
Series A (Children ages 8 to 12) $118
An adult chaperone is required to attend each session with the registered child.
- Sunday, January 21 (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
- Sunday, January 28 (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
- Sunday, February 4 (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
- Sunday, February 11 (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Series B (Children 12 to 17) $138
This series is for the child only. An adult chaperone is not included.
- Monday, February 19 (3 to 4:30 p.m.)
- Tuesday, February 20 (3 to 4:30 p.m.)
- Wednesday, February 21 (3 to 4:30 p.m.)
- Thursday, February 22 (3 to 8 p.m.)
- Friday, February 23 (3 to 8 p.m.)
Additional Information
Your registration includes admission to each of the sessions in that series. There is no refund for missed sessions. Space is limited. If you are registering more than one child, enter promo code VG23 to save $10.
Participants need their own laptop. Laptops should meet the following minimum specifications: Windows XP or later with 512 MB RAM, 128 MB graphics, and screen resolution of 1024 x 600 (or equivalent for Mac). Should a participant be unable to bring a laptop, a limited number of computers may be available on-site. Please email cdebellis@museumofplay.org prior to enrolling to check availability or to ask questions.
Please email cdebellis@museumofplay.org if ASL services are needed. Your request must be made two weeks prior to the event date.