COD210 - Coding: Make your First Video Game/Roblox Makers (Grades 4-6)
Course Overview
Game Design & Coding Camp for Young Creators
If your child loves video games and dreams of creating their own, Coding: Make Your First Video Game/Roblox Makers is the perfect place to start. Designed specifically for students in grades 4–6, this camp introduces kids to the basics of coding and game design in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Campers spend part of the program building their first 2D video game and part of the program designing interactive experiences in Roblox®. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a love of games!
Make Your First Video Game
Our classic game design camp has been reimagined to give students even more of what they love about games. In the Make Your First Video Game portion of the course, campers get the keys to designing their own 2D platformer.
What Your Child Will Learn
- Brainstorm and conceptualize an original video game idea.
- Plan and build levels that are fun and challenging.
- Create and customize simple graphics and sound effects for their game.
- Use basic coding concepts to control characters, actions, and gameplay.
- Test and refine their game to make it more fun and playable.
Beginner-Friendly and Fun
This camp is designed for beginners, so no prior coding or game design experience is necessary. Instructors guide students step-by-step, helping them understand how games are built from the ground up.
Shareable Projects
Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website so kids can proudly share their first video game with friends and family.
Roblox Makers
In the Roblox Makers portion of the camp, students step into the role of creators inside the Roblox® universe. Instead of just playing games, they learn how to build their own.
Design and Code in Roblox Studio
- Discover the basics of the Lua coding language.
- Use Roblox® Studio tools to build and customize worlds.
- Combine game design concepts with code to shape gameplay and challenges.
- Reimagine popular game genres with their own ideas, rules, and styles.
- Learn how coders and designers work together to create the games they love.
Safe and Shareable Experiences
Student-created Roblox games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website, giving families a safe and convenient way to see what their child built.
Collaborative, Supportive Learning Environment
Throughout the camp, students will work in pairs or small teams for most activities. This collaborative approach helps kids practice communication, problem-solving, and teamwork—skills that are valuable far beyond the screen.
Why Parents Choose This Coding & Roblox Camp
- Perfect for grades 4–6 with no prior coding experience needed.
- Introduces real STEM skills through games kids already love.
- Teaches logic, creativity, and design thinking in a fun format.
- Provides safe, shareable projects families can view online.
- Encourages confidence as kids see their ideas come to life on-screen.
Help Your Child Create Their First Game
Give your child the chance to move from game player to game creator. In Coding: Make Your First Video Game/Roblox Makers, students in grades 4–6 learn foundational coding and game design skills while having fun, making friends, and building projects they’ll be excited to share.