2025 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, Crystal Dynamics, Google Play, 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 4-6 participants per instructor

  • Each camp participant makes their own individual practice game in the first week and later has an opportunity to make a team game for a chance to enter Demo Day and win exciting 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:

  • Dates: 3 weeks, July 7-25. Weekdays only (Mon-Fri)

  • Hours:

    • GMG Jr.
      PST : 8:30AM - 1:30 PM
      EST : 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    • GMG Teen
      PST : 8:30AM - 2 PM
      EST : 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuition:

  • $1,500 for 3 weeks. For Scholarships, please see below.

✨GMG Virtual Camp Registration ✨

Registration for the 2025 Virtual Summer Camp is now open! Head over to the links below to reserve your spot!

The Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund is also proud to offer up to 100% need-based financial aid and payment plans to make camp accessible to all. In the 12 years of GMG’s existence, we have never turned an applicant away, so please do not let tuition be a limiting factor. We would love to welcome your child at one of our summer camps! <3

 
 

If you’re looking for a full or partial scholarship,

please register for camp USING THe LINK below.

👉 Still looking for more info? Check out Technical Requirements, FAQs and Testimonials below! :)

Virtual camp Technical Requirements:

  • Internet Connection

  • Computer mouse

  • Webcam and microphone

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

    • Windows 10, 11 or newer

    • Mac: OS X / macOS 10.13 or newer

    • Linux: 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.2+, or Fedora Linux 32+

    • Chromebooks (only if they have built-in camera and microphone functionality)

    • We do not allow participation on hand-held tablets & phones.

  • One of the Supported Browsers 

FAQs

My daughter has never programmed before, is this camp right for her?

That’s A-OK! Our curriculum is designed to be flexible for all age groups and coding levels. Campers work in teams of 3-5, supported by a dedicated team counselor. Nearly 2/3rds of our summer camp attendees have limited coding experience, so your daughter will have plenty company :)

My daughter has extensive programming experience and has made several apps, is this camp right for her?

Fantastic! Making a team game is a great way for your daughter to flex her coding muscles, and help bring her team’s vision to life. There’s so much more to game development than programming alone - game design, art, animation, teamwork, even marketing and entrepreneurship!

do kids spend all day in front of a computer, coding?

Not at all. It’s summer! We take frequent breaks and make sure we get some play time away from the computers :)

what coding languages will my daughter learn?

We teach game design and development using powerful game engines like Construct 3.

Can my daughter team up with her friends?

Of course! Friends + Video Games = Best Summer Ever is literally our tagline.

we’re signed up and can’t wait! how can my daughter prepare for camp?

Check out the GMG Portal! Play some awesome games, especially those designed by GMG alumni (we may be biased but we think they’re super creative!). And if time permits, brainstorm some game design ideas, it’s always great to come prepared with something to share with your team :)

will computers & Tech be provided?

Unfortunately due to the nature of a virtual camp, we’re unable to offer tech hardware to our virtual participants at this time.

how big is your class size?

We cap our jr. virtual class rooms at 5, with teens going up to a classroom size of 6.

What is your refund Policy?

We offer a full refund through June 1st and none thereafter.

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS SICK?

GMG is committed to ensuring our participants have a safe and enjoyable summer camp with us. Parents can email support@girlsmakegames.com to notify of sickness so we can inform the team or the counselor.

  • “

    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