Date: August 1st, 2nd, and 4th from 9:00am - 3:00pm 

This Game2Work Summer Jam seeks to empower youth to make the changes they want to see in their communities using games as transformative tools. In this program, participants will be encouraged to make choices to contribute to the development of a game and learn design principles for games and learning in a space that will emphasize social connections and creativity. 

The program also supports skill development in areas necessary for individual and collective wellbeing by embedding learning goals across five areas of social and emotional competence: self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills. 

Additionally, this program introduces learners to computer science foundational skills by using a simple game engine called Bitsy. Students who participate in the program do not need to have any prior experience in programming nor be experienced with video games.

This three-day workshop series is for youth 6-8th grade.

Activities Include:

• Playing different games, board games, outdoor games, and video games.

• Analyzing the mechanics, aesthetics, and storytelling of games.

• Learning about the game design process and creating your own designs for games.

• Creating characters, a story, introducing game mechanics, adding sounds and animation, and publishing your game.

Location: 

Story County Extension and Outreach

1421 S Bell Ave., Suite 107

Ames, IA 50010

Fee:

$25 per participant; $15 per 4-H Member; $15 per additional sibling

*Lunch and snacks will be provided each day*

To Register and for more information, contact: 

Mary Wilkins

mwilkins@iastate.edu

(515) 337-1601

or by emailing xstory@iastate.edu