Camp · STEM · Ages 8–17 · $595/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 8–17

Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop

Game Design Academy · $595/week

Hands-on workshop where students learn to design and develop their own video games using industry-standard software.

▌ Editor's read The Game Design Academy website loads successfully and details various week-long day camps in Carlstadt, NJ, for ages 6-17. Programs include Roblox Game Design, Minecraft Modding, Unity 3D Game Design, and Digital Art. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Game Design Academy' show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the engaging instructors and the practical skills their children learned. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity specializing in STEM education. Social media handles for Instagram (@gamedesignacademy) and Facebook (GameDesignAcademy) are present on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 100 Kero Rd, Carlstadt, NJ 07072, USA
  • Phone: 201-876-0080
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $120 per day. Lunch included.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop

What ages does Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop accept?
Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop cost?
Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop publishes $595/week for the standard session. $120 per day. Lunch included. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop's hours?
Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop?
Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop provide lunch?
Game Design Academy - Video Game Design Workshop does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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