Camp Innovate: Arcade Engineering

Get ready to beat the high score as campers learn about coding and mechanical design to crate real working arcade games out of cardboard!
About this Event

Welcome to Camp Innovate: Arcade Engineering! Join us to explore mechanics, electronics, and coding as we build working arcade games!

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Camp Days: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26

Camp Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, drop off starts at 8:30 AM

Minimum Age: 8

Maximum Age: 15

Prerequisites: Campers should have basic computer skills including knowing how to click, drag & drop, and basic typing, as well as basic fine motor skills. It is also recommended that campers have basic reading skills.

What to expect: Going to an arcade can be SO fun, which is why we're honing our design and engineering skills to build an arcade right at Camp Innovate! Campers will learn about game mechanics, electronics and circuitry, and use makerspace materials and equipment to create their very own arcade game.

Detailed camp agenda coming soon.

June 22, 2026

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Camp Drop Off
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Camp Kickoff
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Team Building
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Arcade Project
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Arcade Project
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Clean Up/Pick Up
June 23, 2026

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Camp Drop Off
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Team Building
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Arcade Project
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Arcade Project
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Clean Up/Pick Up
June 24, 2026

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Camp Drop Off
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Team Building
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Arcade Project
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Arcade Project
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Clean Up/Pick Up
June 25, 2026

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Camp Drop Off
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Team Building
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Arcade Project
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Arcade Project
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Clean Up/Pick Up
June 26, 2026

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Camp Drop Off
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Team Building
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Arcade Project
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Arcade Project
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Camp Closing Ceremony & Arcade Time