June 28, 2021
Too much time spent playing video games! It might seem like a time-waster. But, kids who play video games can improve their focus and problem-solving skills, boost creativity and even reduce stress. Playing is great, but video game design is an even better way to channel your kid’s love of the game into a learning opportunity and […]
January 21, 2021
Technology and innovation has a way to captivate students into learning traditional material using new methods. Through gamification and augmented reality, kids can feel more connected to the topic taught in school.
September 21, 2020
If your son is in Boy Scouts and interested in earning some STEAM-focused merit badges, we can help. Our STEAM-focused camps fulfill many of the requirements of various boy scout merit badges. Animation Merit Badge Game Design Merit Badge Movie Making Merit Badge Programming Merit Badge Robotics Merit Badge The Animation Merit Badge In […]
May 28, 2020
This week kicked-off our Live Virtual Camps and it was so great to hear so much positive feedback. And, see the growth and smiles of kids enjoying themselves and cheering each other on. Positive Words from Campers and Parents “I’m so proud of my game” – Gavin “I’ve already added a second level.” – […]
June 26, 2019
We use Game Maker 8.1 for Windows in our in-person Game Design Camps. Also, we provide each kid with a complimentary USB drive to save the games they developed in summer camp. They can then load the software on a Windows computer and play them with for friends and family. However, sometimes families only have […]
July 26, 2018
Reasons Fortnite is So Popular are Pretty Simple There is no doubt that Fortnite is popular, maybe even one of the most popular games of all time. And, even though as parents we might at times curse Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, they’re actually brilliant. Fortnite has swept across the world into the […]
February 27, 2018
Video Game Design and Sound, When Did That Start? It all began in 1972 with Pong. Although, Pong was simplistic in its video game design and sound effects they worked. Sounds used in Pong incited emotions, actions, and physical reactions in the players. This idea of using sound to enhance gameplay was continued […]
September 7, 2017
One GameMaker License Gets You Mac and Windows This has long been a desire of both YoYo Games (the developer) and the community for a while. As a result, we are excited to welcome this version into the GameMaker family. The great news for both Windows and Mac users is that it is all […]
June 28, 2016
Many colleges across the country are realizing what Classroom Antics has known for years: that people love to learn more about what they love doing. This is why for years we have been teaching kids how to make their own video games in our Jr. Video Game Design and Video Game Design Tech Camps. Now, […]
June 17, 2016
Over the last decade, the video game industry was primarily male dominated. However, in the last few years, that trend has started to change. Since 2009, the number of females in the industry has doubled from 11% to 21%, according to a survey by the International Game Developers Association. At Classroom Antics, we have seen firsthand that […]