FAQ

How do I apply for game camp?
Contact the GameCamp program at:
Digital Media Studies
University of Denver
2000 E. Asbury #216
Denver, CO 80208
Attn: Kate Burns – Pixels, Programming & Play
OR

Email: GameCamp@p4games.org

How long is the camp?

  1. July 6-18, 2008.
  2. Campers will check in on Sunday, July 6 from 3pm to 5pm
  3. Campers will be released on Friday, July 11 at 6pm (before dinner) and will return on Sunday, July 13 at 6pm (should eat dinner prior to check in) in order to catch up on their sleep and do laundry.
  4. Campers will check out of their dorms at 5pm on Friday, July 18 and put their luggage and belongings in their parent's cars. At 6pm, Campers and their families are invited to a buffet dinner and celebration where each camper will present their game to the group.


What does it cost to attend game camp?
The cost for game camp is $1500.

Are scholarships available?
Full scholarships are available. Scholarships will be awarded based on the quality of the student Application Essay and the strength of the Teacher/Counselor Recommendation.

What, other than the camp itself is included in the cost of the camp?
Housing in on campus residence halls July 6-10 and 13-17; all meals from dinner July 6 thru lunch on July 10 and breakfast on July 14 thru dinner July 18.

Are the campers supervised?
Yes we have 1 counselor per 9 students. The counselors are hired to supervise the students 24 hours a day. During the day the students are in class where they are supervised primarily by the instructors, in the evenings and weekend the supervision is directed by our very capable counselor staff.

How do we reach our children if there is an emergency or we need to leave a message for them?
Emergency phone numbers will be provided to families upon camp check-in.

What will I learn?
The camp is centered on three topics and how they relate: Drawing, Programming, and Game Design Theory. Students will learn 2D game programming in Java using the Greenfoot development platform. Students will learn form, composition, perspective and mark-making for drawing and then translate those paper drawings into the digital environment. Finally, game theory concepts such as color, design, and “meaningful play” will provide the glue to make games compelling.
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