About This Course
Topics Covered
- Create and publish games to the Roblox website
- Explore game design fundamentals and build your own obby
- Learn how to create developer products and monetize items
- Implement checkpoints and custom challenges using built-in Lua scripts
Course Format
This course is part of a weeklong and weekend virtual summer camp running Monday through Friday and some for Saturday and Sunday. Your child will learn online with a small group of other students, in sessions led by expert instructors. Each day includes one hour of live instruction.
Sample Schedule
Here’s a sample of what a week in this course could look like. Keep in mind students will progress at varying paces, and this is meant to serve as an outline of key materials and the overall experience.
Simply, the obby is a Roblox staple! More specifically, an obby is an obstacle course game built within Roblox that can take the form of elaborate mazes, tall towers, and other engaging environments. An obby is fun to play, but even more fun to make! Learn more about how to make an obby in Roblox.
In a community of 1.9 million game developers, Roblox offers a wealth of inspiration to get kids thinking and creating. From activating game design skills to inspiring kids to code, learning with Roblox is as fun as it is educational and motivating.
While we are proud to offer world-class experiences on many of the world’s most prestigious university campuses, we also recognize that many families need the flexibility of quality virtual learning! It’s with these families in mind that we’ve adapted the core elements of our flagship camps to an online format with our Virtual Tech Camps.
Like our on-campus programs, Virtual Tech Camps feature structured small-group sessions led by expert instructors. Each week includes live teaching of our signature, cutting-edge curriculum, plus peer collaboration, social time, and independent project work. To complete the experience, our Virtual Tech Camps incorporate all the magic of summer camp including games, challenges, and legendary Kids Tech Studio traditions!
Yes, this course is designed for beginner to advanced students. Our small class size ensures that each student receives individual attention and has the freedom to learn at their own pace.
To run this online course with Kids Tech Studio, students will need a Mac or Windows computer (no Chromebooks, unless otherwise specified), a webcam, and a stable internet connection with access to Zoom video conferencing. Additional info on course-specific installation requirements will be communicated after registration.
Requirements
- Laptop
- Webcam
- Stable internet connection
- Zoom video conferencing
Target audiences
- 7 - 15 years