The program offers a free, weeklong, in-person immersive experience where students build and showcase their own video games using industry tools and coding.
The Pace University Summer Game Development Program is a free, weeklong, in-person experience designed for high school students entering 12th grade who want to learn how to build their own video games using industry tools and coding. The program emphasizes experiential learning, allowing students to go beyond theory and apply what they learn to real-world challenges. Participants will build games using a professional game engine, write and apply code, understand core game design principles, and collaborate with peers on creative projects. The program culminates in a final showcase where students present their completed games to family and friends. This hands-on approach helps students develop a foundational understanding of game development and strengthens their college applications and future academic goals in computer science, game development, or software engineering.
A typical day involves splitting into course groups for coursework, eating lunch in the campus dining hall, returning to labs for more instruction, taking a computer break for outdoor time or board games, and then continuing to work on course projects.
This program is ideal for high school students entering 12th grade who are interested in exploring college majors like computer science, game development, or software engineering, and are curious about careers in technology, gaming, or digital design.
15 Beekman Street, New York City Campus
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