St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp
Overnight camp for aspiring game developers to learn coding, design, and create their own video games.
▌ Editor's read The St. Michaels University School Video Game Development Camp is an overnight program for students aged 10-14, running from July 28 to August 3, 2024, with a cost of $1400 CAD. Participants learn game design, coding, and digital art, culminating in a playable game. The camp website states that all staff undergo criminal record checks and receive training in first aid and child protection. St. Michaels University School has a Google rating of 4.6 stars based on 104 reviews, with reviewers often praising the school's academic environment and facilities. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Social media handles include @smusvictoria on Instagram and smusvictoria on Facebook, both linked from the main SMUS website.
Who thrives here Ages 10–14
St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 10–14
- Hours: of operation: Overnight
- Address: 3400 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 4P5, Canada
- Phone: (250) 592-2411
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp
- What ages does St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp accept?
- St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp is open to children ages 10–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp cost?
- St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp publishes $1,400/week for the standard session. CAD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp's hours?
- St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp runs of operation: Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp?
- St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — St. Michaels University School - Video Game Development Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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