Mad Science of Southern Alberta — Video Game Design

My son has been attending the Mad Science of Southern Alberta's Video Game Design program in Calgary for the past few weeks and overall, it’s been a solid experience. The instructor, Jamie, is very engaging and encourages the kids to think outside the box. My son was thrilled to create his own basic game and learned how to code simple commands. The small group size allows for more personalized attention, which is great for kids who thrive with a bit of extra support. However, I did notice that the children spent a lot of time in front of screens. While I understand that this is part of the program, I wish there were more hands-on activities to balance it out. The pickup process was smooth, and Jamie kept parents updated on what their kids were working on, which I appreciated. Overall, I would recommend this program, especially for kids who are creative and enjoy technology.

My son, who is 9 and quite creative, participated in the Mad Science Video Game Design program in Calgary over the past few weeks. He enjoyed working with instructor Mia, who was very engaging and really knew how to spark the kids' imagination. They worked on designing their own simple games, which I found impressive for his age group. The small group size allowed for plenty of individual attention, and he came home excited after each session. However, I did notice that the kids spent a lot of time in front of screens, which was a bit concerning for me. I would have preferred more variety in activities to balance that out. The pickup process was smooth, which I appreciated, but the location could become crowded at times, especially right before the program ended. Overall, I would recommend it for creative kids who enjoy tech, just with the note to parents about the screen time.