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Sayville, NY

Video Game Design Camp

at Sayville Middle School

Ages 9 - 16

June 29th through July 3rd

August 17th through August 21st

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 begin each day exercising their minds through engaging lessons in science and technology, then balance their learning with recreational sports and physical activities in the afternoon.

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 such as classic PONG 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 water park activities, creating a fun, well-balanced camp experience that supports learning, creativity, and movement.

locationsSummer Day Camp

291 Johnson Ave, Sayville, NY 11782

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Video Game Design Camp Facilities at Sayville

  • Modern air-conditioned classrooms and computer labs
  • State-of-the-art software & equipment
  • 25-yard indoor swimming pool for daily swim
  • Grass athletic fields for recreational activities
  • 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 & Robotics Programming – Explore coding for computers, mobile apps, web development, robotics, and other software projects
  • 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
Jun 29 - Jul 3
9 - 16
$675
$625
Video Game Design
Aug 17 - Aug 21
9 - 16
$675
$625

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $80/wk, Late Pick-Up $80/wk

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

Directions to Future Stars Sayville

Sayville Middle School is located in the heart of Sayville, New York on the South Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County.

The school is conveniently situated just south of Sunrise Highway (Route 27) and easily accessible from the Southern State Parkway and other major east–west roadways serving Long Island’s South Shore.

Its central Sayville location makes it easy to reach from surrounding Nassau and western Suffolk communities, and it is just minutes from the Sayville Long Island Rail Road station.

VIDEO GAME DESIGN CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00 am: Orientation

9:15 am: Game Design Session 1

10:45 am: Game Design Session 2

12:15 pm: Lunch

1:15 pm: Recreational Swim

1:15 pm: Recreational Sports & Games

2:45 pm: Game Design Session 3

3:45 pm: Daily Review

4:00 pm: Departure

Daily activities and times are subject to change.

Testimonials

Meet the Director

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Carol Wilson

STEAM Education Director

Carol’s mission as an educator is to inspire her students each and every day to innovate and develop solutions to the challenges we face on a daily basis. To that end, Carol can’t wait to work with and have fun with our future scientists, engineers, coders and detectives this summer!

Carol is a distinguished educator of nearly thirty years. She has performed a variety of roles in the East Islip School District as a teacher of 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade. Most recently, Carol helped the East Islip School District to pioneer their S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) program, where she teaches students in grades 3-5 to create, design, and communicate in teams to solve everyday problems.

Carol holds an M.A. in Reading and Special Education from Dowling College, as well as a B.A. in Elementary Education and Spanish from Clemson University. She also holds an SBL degree in administration and is currently a supervisor of student teachers at St. Joseph’s University in Patchogue.

Carol was the head varsity volleyball coach at East Islip between 1994-2001, leading the Redmen to multiple Section XI playoff appearances, with teams consisting of athletes who would go on to compete at the college level in NCAA Division I and III. She was also selected in 2012 as the faculty recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Award for Timber Point Elementary School.

In her time away from school, Carol enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her two sons.

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