Voxel Academy — Video Game Design

My 12-year-old son attended Voxel Academy's Video Game Design program in Brooklyn for the past few weeks, and overall, we had a solid experience. The instructor, Mark, was very engaging and had a knack for explaining complex concepts in a way that kept the kids interested. My son especially enjoyed working on his own game project, where he designed a platformer that he can't stop talking about. The small group size really allowed for more personalized attention, which I appreciated. A minor annoyance was the amount of screen time involved; while I understand it's part of game design, I would have liked to see more hands-on activities. Pickup was smooth, and the staff communicated well about sessions. I definitely recommend it for other creative kids, but keep an eye on the screen time aspect if that’s a concern for your family.

My 12-year-old participated in the Voxel Academy's Video Game Design program in Brooklyn for the past few weeks, and overall, it was a solid experience. The instructor, Sam, was exceptionally engaging and really connected with the kids. They focused on creating a simple platformer game, and my child was excited to show me the character they designed and how it moved. The small group size allowed for personalized attention, which I appreciated. However, I did notice my child spent a lot of time in front of a screen, which raised some concerns about balance with real-world activity. Pickup was seamless, with clear communication about where to go, which was a relief. Overall, I think this program is a great fit for kids who are creative and enjoy technology, but I would suggest keeping an eye on screen time and ensuring they have other activities planned outside of this.