Austin Peay State University has a rich history of introducing children within the community to video game design and coding. Since their launch eight years ago, the university’s Summer Coding Camps have evolved their curriculum to keep students engaged and provide them with valuable skills.
This summer’s offerings range from Roblox game design to Minecraft leadership challenges, and registration is still open for several camps scheduled throughout July.
“The camp materials have changed quite a bit over the years,” said Dr. James Church, one of the founders of the program and an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology. “We’ve gravitated towards the most popular materials that engage the kids.”…