Minecraft Modding Camp

Take Minecraft to the

LEVEL

Learn how to make your own Minecraft mods with the power of code!

PREREQUISITES: None

TOOLS: Minecraft Java Edition (Windows PC or Mac)

AGES: 8 – 13 years old

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner – Intermediate

Minecraft Modding Camp Overview

Galaxy Kids Code Club has teamed up with Code Kingdoms to offer the ultimate Minecraft modding camp experience! Kids looking to level up their Minecraft skills will love this camp. Using the intuitive Code Kingdoms drag-and-drop development environment along with our expert guidance and instruction, coders will learn to code their own games within Minecraft. They will test their creations inside of Minecraft and invite their friends to play with them in their own private server. Games are a highly effective platform for learning to code because kids relate to them. Minecraft in particular is ideal for teaching coding due to its popularity and because it’s built in a way that allows you to access the code. It’s a brilliant way for kids to explore their creativity through real computing!

IN THIS COURSE:

Create mods (modifications to customize Minecraft)
Learn real Java code with a beginner-friendly editor
Build a strong foundation in the fundamental coding concepts of algorithms, data types, variables and loops
Develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills
Invite friends to play in a private server

TUITION INCLUDES:

10 hours of live instruction (full day camp), 4 hours of live instruction (mini-camp)
Plus unlimited time for self-paced independent project development for the duration of the camp (M-F)
Private Minecraft server to test mods and play with up to 25 friends for the duration of camp (M-F)
A code editor that supports both drag-and-drop and text based Java programming
Small class sizes (6 students max)
Certificate of completion and individualized progress report

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

MAC or Windows PC required
Minecraft Java Edition (desktop version for Mac or Windows)
Webcam
Reliable internet connection with access to Zoom video conferencing
Latest version of Google Chrome (preferred), Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer 11, or Edge. NOTE: Internet Explorer on Windows XP is not supported
Headset with microphone recommended

Keeping Kids Safe Online

Each registrant will have access to their very own Minecraft server for the duration of the camp. The servers are hosted on Code Kingdom’s platform which is designed to alleviate the worries parents have about young people interacting with strangers online.

Coders have complete control over who they invite to play in their server and don’t need to worry about strangers joining their server. At any time they can also remove players from their server.

In addition to this, all the mods our coders make are run on Code Kingdom’s servers, as opposed to their home copies of Minecraft. This means that there’s no risk they’ll damage own their version of the game when coding.