2022 GMG Virtual Summer Camps 🌎

Learn how to design and program your own video game in just 3 weeks!

Play and create video games, make new friends, and submit your game for a chance to win exciting prizes sponsored by GMG’s partners like PlayStation, Google, and Nintendo of America 💖

 

Virtual SUMMER Camp features:

  • Live, guided instruction. All camp participants will learn through group instruction led by a mentor (Camp Counselor) virtually.

  • Small groups of 5-6 participants per instructor

  • Each camp participant makes their own individual game to be submitted for a chance to present their game to industry judges and win prizes

  • Community building (i.e. make new friends!) via online games, community contests and more!

  • Meet industry role models: Speaker sessions and special modules led by industry experts. Learn about careers and pathways in the video games industry.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Our virtual summer camp is open to girls and non-binary kids (ages 8-18) based anywhere in the world!

  • Age groups:

    • GMG Jr: ages 8-12

    • GMG Teen: ages 13-18

  • No prior coding or game development experience needed!

  • Instruction will be in English, so proficiency in the English language is a prerequisite to attend at this time.

Dates, HOURS & TIMEZONES:

  • Dates: 3 weeks from July 11-29, 2022. Weekdays only (Mon-Fri)

  • Hours:

  • Time zones offered: Eastern Time (EST) and Pacific Time (PST) *please note these are USA time zones.

Tuition:

  • $1,250 for 3 weeks.
    We are pleased to offer a reduction in tuition (from $1,500 to $1,250) sponsored by our partners PlayStation, Nintendo of America & Take Two Interactive for all camp participants!

  • Girls Make Games is proud to offer up to 100% need-based financial aid to make camp accessible to all. To apply for a scholarship and/or payment plan, please complete the financial aid form: Financial Aid Application.

    In the 8 years of GMG’s existence, we have never turned an applicant away, so please do not let cost be a limiting factor :)

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  • “

    I was unsure how a virtual camp would work. I'm a HS teacher, and I know that teaching during the pandemic has been super challenging. Everything about this camp exceeded my expectations. My daughter's camp leader was so kind, excited, and engaging. Guest speakers' depth of knowledge of the industry and willingness to engage with the girls was amazing. Camp tech support was always prompt and happy to help. I can't wait for her to attend GMG in years to come!

    ”
    — 2021 GMG Parent
  • “

    GMG camp was an amazing experience for my daughter. She has always loved gaming but now she can say she has created her own game, how amazing is that!

    ”
    — 2021 GMG Parent
  • “

    We are so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the Girls Make Games community. This was an awesome life changing experience for my daughter. We are extremely appreciative of your generosity. My daughter looked forward to her sessions everyday for the entire time of the program.

    ”
    — Parent in Redmond, WA

New to GMG? Read a recap of our 2020 Virtual Summer camp and learn more about our in-person summer camps here: GMG Summer Camps

Technical Requirements:

  • Internet Connection

  • Computer mouse

  • Webcam and microphone

  • One of the Supported Browsers 

    • Google Chrome 57+, Firefox 55+, Safari 11+

  • Computer or laptop with one of the supported operating systems:

    • Windows: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or newer

    • Mac: OS X / macOS 10.9 or newer

    • Chrome OS: Any Chrome OS device updated to v57+