Game Design Summer Camp NJ
Hands-on Training from Experts
NJ or Live Online
Summer Game Design Camp for High School Students
All sessions are full. Contact us to be added to the waiting list.
In this course, students learn how to design and code an original video game. Students will learn how to create players, levels, and full games using the C++ coding language as well as the Unreal and Unity Engine. Aspiring game creators will move through the entire design process from ideation to programming and implementation. Students leave the course with a fully functioning game that can be played on the web, PC, and Mobile Devices.
This course serves as an excellent introduction to the world of game design and is open to students of all levels!
More Summer Code Camps: The game design program is also offered at our NYC location. Check out our other New Jersey summer coding camps!
Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
Learn the Skills Guarantee
Get personalized attention in small groups
Work on real-world exercises & projects
Became proficient in Java programming and computer science topics and knew nothing before. Would recommend!
—Zachary Waxman
Learn from industry experts with real-world experience
We supply computers in class, no need to bring your own
Interactive Training: Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes
Attend this course in-person in NJ or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects. Switch between live-online and in-person as needed, even after the course has started.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At NextGen Bootcamp, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
On Campus in NJ 2 University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor in the room with you
- Computer and software provided
Live Online Remote, from anywhere
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
- Remote setup assistance provided
Earn a Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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Free Retake Within One Year
Refresh and solidify your understanding of the course content for no extra charge within a year, provided there is space in the class.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?
Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
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Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?
This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
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Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nextgenbootcamp.com
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What happens if I need to miss a session?
You have some options:
- You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
- If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
- You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.
