Kids on Campus: Virtual

Keep your kids and teens active and engaged with one of our courses!

Don’t forget to check out our Kids on Campus in-person offerings.

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Courses

3D Game Design with Unity

Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. *Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit operating system. 

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
6/09 - 6/13

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14 
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
6/09 - 6/13

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon 
6/30 - 7/3 (no camp 7/4)

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14 
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
6/30 - 7/3 (no camp 7/4)

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14 
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/21 - 7/25

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
7/21 - 7/25

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14 
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
8/11 - 8/15

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
8/11 - 8/15

3D Game Design with Unity
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/11 - 8/15
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
ZKOC-416 706 13 seats left $189
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/11 - 8/15
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ZKOC-416 707 14 seats left $189

Code Breakers

Calling all future coders, programmers, and designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day, and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a Silicon Valley CEO or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. *Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS. 

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
6/9 - 6/13

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
6/9 - 6/13

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
6/30 - 7/3 (no camp 7/4)

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
6/30 - 7/3 (no camp 7/4)

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
7/21 - 7/25 

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/21 - 7/25 

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
8/11 - 8/15

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
8/11 - 8/15

Code Breakers
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/21 - 7/25
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
ZKOC-314 704 0 seats left $189Section Full

Call to be added to wait list
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/21 - 7/25
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ZKOC-314 705 0 seats left $189Section Full

Call to be added to wait list
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/11 - 8/15
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ZKOC-314 706 15 seats left $189

Make Your First Video Game!

Our classic game design camp reimagined to include even more of what you love! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that gives you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore. No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. *Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS.

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
6/23 - 6/27

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11 
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
6/23 - 6/27

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11 
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/7 - 7/11

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
7/7 - 7/11

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
7/28 - 8/1

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11 
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/28 - 8/1

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11 
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
8/18 - 8/22

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
8/18 - 8/22

Make Your First Video Game!
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/18 - 8/22
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
ZKOC-421 706 14 seats left $189
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/18 - 8/22
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ZKOC-421 707 13 seats left $189

Minecraft Modders

Customize your own Minecraft® world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft®. Projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must have the Java version of Minecraft® to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft® are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. *Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. 

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11 
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
6/16 - 6/20

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14 
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
6/16 - 6/20                

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14 
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/14 - 7/18

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11 
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
7/14 - 7/18     

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11 
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
8/4 - 8/8

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14 
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m. 
8/4 - 8/8

Minecraft Modders
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/4 - 8/8
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
ZKOC-339 704 0 seats left $189Section Full

Call to be added to wait list
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/4 - 8/8
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ZKOC-339 705 0 seats left $189Section Full

Call to be added to wait list

Python Programmers

Want to learn the world’s fastest-growing programming language, favored by Google and NASA? Discover how to code with Python using accessible web-based platforms that guide students through a series of daily lessons. Build fundamental tech literacy while creatively solving software engineering challenges! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program, and their work can be saved on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. *Compatible with MAC, Windows and Chrome OS. 

VIRTUAL Ages 11 – 14
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
6/23 - 6/27

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
6/23 - 6/27

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
7/7 - 7/11

VIRTUAL Ages 11 – 14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/7 - 7/11

VIRTUAL Ages 11 – 14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/28 - 8/1

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
7/28 - 8/1

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
8/18 - 8/22

VIRTUAL Ages 11 – 14
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
8/18 - 8/22

Python Programmers
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/18 - 8/22
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ZKOC-356 706 13 seats left $189
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/18 - 8/22
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
ZKOC-356 707 15 seats left $189

Roblox Makers

Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. *Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. 

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
6/9 - 6/13 

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
6/9 - 6/13 

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
6/30 - 7/3 (no camp 7/4)

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
6/30 - 7/3 (no camp 7/4)

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/21 - 7/25

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
7/21 - 7/25

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
8/11 - 8/15 

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
8/11 - 8/15 

Roblox Makers
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/11 - 8/15
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
ZKOC-354 708 14 seats left $189
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/11 - 8/15
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ZKOC-354 709 15 seats left $189

YouTube Content Creators

Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the dos and don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

IN PERSON ENTERING GRADES 3 – 5
Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. – Noon
July 28 - August 1

IN PERSON ENTERING GRADES 6 – 8
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 4 p.m.
July 28 - August 1

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
6/23 - 6/27 

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14 
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
6/23 - 6/27 

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/7 - 7/11

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 4:30 - 7 p.m.
7/7 - 7/11

VIRTUAL Ages 8 -11
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon 
7/28 - 8/1

VIRTUAL Ages 11 -14
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
7/28 - 8/1

VIRTUAL Ages 11 - 14
Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - Noon
8/18 - 8/22

VIRTUAL Ages 8 - 11
Mon. - Fri., 1 - 3:30 p.m.
8/18 - 8/22

YouTube Content Creators
Schedule Section Seats Left Cost Register
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/18 - 8/22
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
ZKOC-404 708 15 seats left $189
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/18 - 8/22
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ZKOC-404 709 15 seats left $189

Get in Touch

Office of Workforce Development and Community Education

Fitzgibbons Health Technologies Center, Room 334

Fax: (518) 629-8103

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (excluding college holidays and vacations)