Coding Camps

Below are the courses that involve more programming (also called 'coding'). Although most of our courses involve some coding, the following ones generally have a more significant focus on coding. For a full list of courses see the 'Courses' menu above.

3D Game Design

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Do you want to learn how to make games or want to take your game design skills to the next level? Learn how to design and code high-quality 3D games with Unity, the game engine used by professional game developers all over the world and that powers over half of the world's games...

After your gaming camp is finished, take your completed video game home as well as the Unity software to continue your adventures!

This is a great choice for a young person who is obsessed with games. Teach them about designing their own games instead of just playing them!

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Age
9-17
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Beginner to Advanced
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Easter + Summer
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1 Week
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Residential from £1175 Non-res from £640
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Car Engineering

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You'll construct a miniature RC car & customised control system by hacking into an electronic steering wheel and pedal system.  Together with an FPV camera and headset, you'll have the ultimate racing experience.

This is no simulator. You'll feel like you're in the cockpit of a real race car – albeit a miniature one - so you'll have to hone your driving skills to avoid crashing your vehicle.

This is also no toy. With a computerised transmitter (a motion-controlled steering wheel) and a computerised receiver, you can customise every aspect of the driving experience from menus to steering, speed, and custom moves.

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Age
11-17
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Skill Required
Beginner to Advanced
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Summer
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1 Week
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Residential from £1375 Non-res from £840
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Gadget Inventor

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Do you like gadgets, technology and creating things?  What if you could invent advanced electronic gadgets by just connecting components and dragging and dropping?  You'll be given a sophisticated 'embedded computer' - yours to take home - and you'll use it with a class set containing a wide ray of components from thermal imaging cameras to laser range finders, GPS modules and environmental gas sensors.  We'll send you details of where you can purchase these inexpensive sensors at the end of camp so you can continue inventing.

Want to create a remote control timer?  How about an electronic lock box that could only be opened when taken to a specific location on the planet?  These and many more are possible after you take this course.

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Age
9-17
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Skill Required
Beginner to Advanced
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Dates
Easter + Summer
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1 Week
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Residential from £1275 Non-res from £740
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GameMaker

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If you like playing games but want to find out about designing your own, this is the perfect introductory course. Using GameMaker software allows you to create professional-looking games quickly.

You'll be using GameMaker's in-built GML visual system to start creating games without code. GameMaker has an in-built image editor for designing your own sprites (graphical characters), manipulating sound effects and even handling animations. GameMaker can be used for creating PC, Android, iOS and even HTML5 games.

You'll work through tutorials to teach you the core skills as you create two games - a maze-based game with "bots" and a simple platformer. After that, it's up to you to use what you've learnt to create your own exciting game with the help of your tutor.

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Age
9-17
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Skill Required
Beginner to Advanced
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Dates
Summer
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Laser Tag

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Do you like gadgets and technology & designing and building things? Build the most advanced wireless Laser Tag system available. You'll build two taggers, and an additional two electronic 'beacons' that can be programmed as health or ammo packs, domination and capture-the flag bases and more. You'll design your own custom shape for your taggers, and create your own customised Laser Tag experience by hacking the software!

You'll learn soldering, model-making techniques and coding, and as with all Tech Camp courses, you'll take everything home to continue your tech adventures yourself and with your friends. After camp you can continue adding accessories and modding the software.

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Age
9-17
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Skill Required
Beginner to Advanced
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Summer
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Length
1 Week
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Residential from £1275 Non-res from £740
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Python AI

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Learn Python and AI as you build and code your own personal assistant.  You'll learn about neural networks and deep learning and write programs that recognise objects, faces, and more. You'll be given sophisticated hardware including an AI board with camera, screen and audio player.  Along the way you'll use it to create many fun projects, including a face-recognising security alarm, a music player and even a handheld gaming system.

For this course you do need basic Python skills already but it doesn't involve complex mathematics - all learning is project-based with a 'hands-on' style.

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Age
11-17
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Skill Required
Intermediate to Advanced (Basic Python skills recommended)
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Dates
Easter + Summer
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Robotics

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Test your programming and design skills against other campers - complete robotics challenges throughout the week, both solo and in teams, to become the Robotics champion!

Construct and program autonomous and remote-control robots to play robot football, navigate obstacle courses and speed around race tacks. Then compete in capture-the-flag challenges, and add a laser tag cannon to take out your opponents' machines.

For our 2024 events, we'll be using our brand new custom-designed Invent! robot. It has in-built Wifi, stepper motors for accurate motion (and even drawing), Lego compatibility and much more. Code using Python or drag-and-drop, add advanced sensors and modules to your robot, and of course, take home all of your kit to continue your robotic explorations after the camp.

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Age
9-17
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Skill Required
Beginner to Advanced
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Dates
Easter + Summer
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Length
1 Week
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Residential from £1275 Non-res from £740
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VR Designer

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Explore the latest in gaming technology in this deep dive into virtual reality.  Along the way you'll learn how a 3D painting app and an industrial training simulator are created and you'll even design your own VR escape room.

You'll learn how to create objects that can be picked up, thrown and hit, how to create a UI and audio that follows objects round the scene, lighting effects and shadows, and even how to make wearable hats.

You'll need one version of the Quest VR headset. See below for some more specific information.

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Age
11-17
school
Skill Required
Beginner to Advanced
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Dates
Summer
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Length
1 Week
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Price
Residential from £1175 Non-res from £640
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Coding
palette
Design
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construction
Making
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Skill Building