Camp Blue Melbourne — Video Game Design

My son attended the Camp Blue Melbourne Video Game Design program last week, and overall, it was a solid experience. He’s 12 and very creative, so I thought this camp would be right up his alley. The instructors, especially a guy named Jake, were incredibly engaged and made sure each child felt included in the projects. My son came home excited about the 2D game he designed, and he even made a friend during the camp, which was great to see. The only concern I had was the amount of screen time; while it’s a video game design camp, I wish there had been more balance with some hands-on activities away from the screens. The pickup process was smooth, and the small group size helped with personal attention. I’d recommend it for kids interested in game development, as long as parents are okay with the screen time. It’s a good investment for their creativity.

My 12-year-old son recently attended Camp Blue Melbourne's Video Game Design program and had a solid experience overall. He particularly enjoyed creating his own game from scratch, and I was impressed by how much he learned about coding and design elements. The instructor, Mia, was very engaging and provided a lot of hands-on support, which really helped the kids feel confident. The small group size allowed for more personalized attention, which I appreciated. However, I did notice that drop-off had some long lines, which made the start of the day a bit chaotic. Luckily, the staff handled it well despite the hectic start. My son walked away feeling proud of his project and even made a couple of friends, which was nice to see. I’d recommend this camp, especially for kids who are creative and interested in technology.