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Garden City, NY

Video Game Design Camp

at Nassau Community College

Ages 8 - 15

July 13th through July 17th

2026 Registration is now OPEN!

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DESIGN THE GAMES YOU WANT TO PLAY

Future Stars Video Game Design Camp offers a unique blend of creativity, technology, and active play. Campers exercise their minds through engaging lessons in science and technology, while working each day to develop their own video game through morning and afternoon sessions in our state-of-the-art computer labs.

Through hands-on workshops, campers explore digital art and animation before diving into video game design projects. They learn foundational concepts through guided primer sessions and apply their skills by creating games and obstacle-based platform games. All programs take place in collegiate classrooms and computer labs, with all necessary equipment provided.

To round out each day, campers enjoy recreational games and daily swim activities, creating a fun, well-balanced camp experience that supports learning, creativity, and movement.

locationsSummer Day Camp 
1 Education Dr, Garden City, NY 11530

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Video Game Design Camp Facilities at Nassau

  • Collegiate computer labs
  • Air-conditioned classrooms
  • State-of-the-art software & equipment
  • Projector-based teaching stations
  • Grass athletic fields for recreational activities
  • Indoor heated swimming pool for daily swim
  • Various water and shade stations to cool off and take breaks

Skills That Last Beyond Video Game Design Camp

  • Game Coding Fundamentals – Learn core programming concepts and logic to create playable games
  • Gameplay Mechanics & Design – Build movement, scoring, collisions, and interactive features that make games come alive
  • Sound, Effects & Interactive Learning – Integrate music, sound effects, and interactive elements to enhance player experience
  • Computer ProgrammingExplore video game coding software and learn about advanced capabilities
  • Creative Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking – Use imagination, logic, and experimentation to tackle challenges and refine designs
  • Math, Science & Spatial Skills – Develop STEM skills, spatial reasoning, and analytical thinking while designing games and interactive projects
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2026 Dates & Rates

Find the camp week that fits your schedule.

Program
Date
Age
Weekly
Price
SAVE
3+weeks
(per wk)
Video Game Design
Jul 13 - Jul 17
8 - 15
$750
$700

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $65/wk, Late Pick-Up $65/wk

Sibling Discount:
Save $25/wk (after first child)

Directions to Future Stars Nassau

Future Stars is conveniently located at Nassau Community College in Garden City, just minutes from the Meadowbrook Parkway. Click HERE for an interactive campus map.

VIDEO GAME DESIGN CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00am: Daily Orientation

9:15am: Morning Session 1 (Program Specific Skill Development)

10:00am: Morning Session 2 (Program Specific Projects)

11:30am: Lunch

12:15pm: Daily Recreational Swim & Rec Sports

1:45pm: Afternoon Session (Program Specific Projects & Free Design)

3:45pm: Daily Review

4:00pm: Departure

Daily activities and times are subject to change.

Testimonials

Program Partner

RoboMindTech

RoboMindTech

Program Partner since 2015

RoboMindTech is an award-winning Science and Technology Education Center and home to NYC FIRST LEGO League 2013 Champion. Their curriculum integrates the motivational effects of LEGO® Creative Play, Robotics and Video Gaming Technology into a unique, hands-on STEM learning designed to inspire young minds. Campers channel their creative energy into science and robotics activities that teach important concepts in an active, immersion environment. Visit robomindtech.net for additional information.

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