Game Camp

Austin Community College has A Game Camp for Children 10-17.

My kids would love to attend this summer camp but with a price tag of 500.00 - 625.00 we just can’t swing that for two kids with out getting a student loan! They do offer Scholarship Opportunities for who are nominated by a schoolteacher.

“Requirements: Applicants must submit an official GameCamp! Scholarship application that includes a nomination letter written by one of the applicant’s schoolteachers explaining why this promising student should receive a GameCamp! Scholarship.”

Here is a snippet of the three summer camp classes they offer.
Our Son wants to attend the “Hardcore Gamers camp” Shoot I wish I could go too!
I’m going to try and get the kids in on that scholarship deal next year!

“Basic Camp:
Basic Commuter - This camp is our basic introduction to the video game development industry. Designed for students from 10-17 years of age, we focus on all aspects of the game industry so that students take away a well rounded experience. Instruction covers the game development process from idea creation to a game design pitch. Students will take away knowledge of how programming, art, production and design work together to create video games. Students work in groups and with industry mentors to discover their skill interests and learn about the tools and processes used by video game developers.
Advanced Camp:
Advanced Commuter - This camp focuses on advancing the student's game development skills in a chosen field. Whether the focus is software skills, college preparation, leadership, teamwork, or creativity, students will go to the next level in achieving their college and career goals and eventually working in the game industry. The advanced curriculum is customized by parents and students with the help of the GameCamp! staff. Attendance at a 'Basic' camp or a personal interview is required for attending the advanced camp.
Hardcore Gamers:
Hardcore Gamers Camp - Students will learn game design in a more hands-on gaming approach. The hardcore camp is for students less interested about careers as game developers but more serious about playing games competively. Students will learn the tricks of good map and level design, compete in team-based tournaments to help build communication skills, and develop, test and play their own game modifications. “

There’s only three camps left this summer, so I don’t see them getting to go but I can start making plans for next summer.

Why does summer camp have to be so expensive :( I wonder if I could be a teachers Aid at the camp?!? I may have to look into that!