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Camp Doodles – Techs (3rd-8th)

For Any Students Entering Third – Eighth Grade in Fall 2025!
CAIS Enrollment Not Required

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DatesCamp
6/16 – 6/20 (closed 6/19)Video Game Design
6/23 – 6/27Command-Line Coding + Art
6/30 – 7/3 (closed 7/4)Screencasting
7/7 – 7/11Video Game Design
7/14 – 7/18Command-Line Coding + Art
7/21 – 7/25Screencasting
7/28 – 8/1Video Game Design
8/4 – 8/8Command-Line Coding + Art

Cost: $649/week
Location: CAIS Campus, 3250 19th Ave, San Francisco CA
Dates: Weekly from July 16 – August 8
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Morning Care: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. (complimentary)
Aftercare: 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. ($130/week)
Contact: team@campdoodles.com


Video Game Design

Design and conquer custom Minecraft parkour maps that challenge players’ skills and creativity! Dive into the world of level design by testing existing maps, understanding player psychology, and crafting your own unique parkour challenges. Small teams will work collaboratively to plan, build, and refine epic Minecraft parkour maps.

  • Learn the art of game design through iterative testing and peer feedback.
  • Create maps that balance difficulty with player engagement.

Command-Line Coding + Art

Unleash your creativity while learning command-line tools like WorldEdit to transform Minecraft worlds at the speed of code! Build breathtaking maps for both creative expression and survival challenges.

  • Design your own custom maps using advanced building tools and techniques.
  • End the week with stunning maps showcasing your artistic and technical prowess.

Screencasting

Step into the director’s chair and bring your Minecraft stories to life through filmmaking! Work with your team to plan, build, and star in original short videos. Start with a fun house-building contest to build confidence and teamwork, then dive into crafting your cinematic masterpiece.

  • Learn the basics of planning, filming, and editing short videos in Minecraft.
  • Collaborate to create imaginative builds and storylines for your film.
  • Premiere your finished movie for an audience at the end of the week!