Sports Plus Day Camp — Video Game Design

I recently enrolled my 12-year-old son in the Sports Plus Day Camp's Video Game Design program in Portland, and overall, we had a solid experience. The instructors, particularly a guy named Jake, were very engaged and genuinely excited about the projects. My son spent the week designing a platformer game, learning not just about coding but also about story development and character design. The small group size allowed for a lot of individual attention, which he appreciated. One drawback was the amount of screen time involved; while I understand it’s a computer-based program, I felt they could have incorporated more outdoor breaks. Also, the pickup process was a bit chaotic, with a long line and not enough clear signage. Still, my son came home every day buzzing with ideas and even made a few friends in the process. All in all, I recommend this camp for creative kids who are passionate about gaming, but just be prepared for some screen-heavy days.

My son attended the Sports Plus Day Camp in Portland for their Video Game Design program, and overall, it was a solid experience. He’s 12 and has a keen interest in gaming, so he was excited to learn how to design his own game. The staff, including his instructor named Jake, were very engaged and provided personalized feedback on the projects. The small group size allowed for great interaction, which helped my son feel more comfortable sharing his ideas. However, I did notice that there seemed to be quite a bit of screen time throughout the day. While the kids were learning valuable skills, I felt they could have incorporated more offline activities to balance things out. The pickup process was smooth, though it could have benefited from a bit more organization as we waited in line for about 15 minutes. Overall, I would recommend this program to other parents, especially if your child enjoys technology and creativity like mine does.