Mystery Maze: Side Scroller Game Design
Build your own classic platform game!
DATE
July 6th–July 10th, 2026
COST
$230
DURATION
Half Day
SKILL LEVEL
Camp
LOCATION, SCHEDULE
Spy Hop, Monday – Friday
Build your own classic platform game! Students will create an old-school side-scrollergame in FlowLab, a powerful game engine. Learn to design custom sprites, craft challenging obstacles, add collectibles, create sound effects, and build mysterious mazes to stump players. Campers will explore the fundamentals of digital game design, including design thinking and character building. By the end of the week, you'll have your own playable retro arcade-style game. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and get ready to become a game designer.Software: FlowLab, Procreate, Aseprite
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Our camps are carefully curated and designed to meet the learning and developmental needs of children ages eight and up. There are occasional exceptions made for extenuating circumstances.
Campers need to bring their own lunch, but snacks are provided during camp.
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Our tuition-based camps are for campers ages 8-11. Our free teen programming starts for teens and tweens once they turn 12: please check out our (Foundational programs)[link] that serve ages 12 and up.
Please see the camp details for specific camp-tuition costs. At this time, there is no tuition assistance opportunities.
Spy Hop has a small parking lot on the North side of our building and is first-come, first-served. You can enter this lot on 900 S between Spy Hop and Vertical Diner. 2-hour parking is available along 900 S. Street parking is available on 200 W and 300 W. Washington Street and Jefferson Street have limited public parking, with big sections of 2-hour only parking. Please pay close attention to signage to avoid a ticket! Paid parking is also available across the street, at Triangles bar.
Drop-off begins at 8:30am. Pickup time is camp-dependent—please see specific details for each camp.