Intro To VR Video Game Design EVENING Summer Camp For Ages 10 - Adult
Mondays 5pm - 6:30pm
June 30th - August 18th
Get ready to dive into a whole new world where your imagination takes the wheel and flies! Designed for ages 10 to adult and led by VR Expert, Mr. Alex, this 8-week adventure happens every Monday evening. Using Meta Quest headsets, you'll create your very own race-themed portion of a game from scratch - think wild obstacles for the player to get through! Each week is packed with hands-on fun as you build, design, test, and play your way to the grand finale: showcasing your own published, playable VR game. Whether you’re a total beginner or a tech whiz, this camp is your chance to dream big, create boldly, and play in a world you built yourself!
Week 1: Welcome & Intro to VR Development
6/30/25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Icebreakers and camp goals
- Overview of VR: What makes VR different?
- Meta Quest Intro and hardware review (First Step Apps if needed)
- Learn movement, scaling with primitive shapes in VR
Week 2: Exploring the Template Game
7/7/25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Breakdown of the provided racing game template (project tour)
- Understand core components: track, checkpoints, collisions
- Play and tweak the template in headset
- Think of your own race theme (e.g. cyberpunk, forest, desert)
Week 3: Map & Track Design
7/14/25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Learn how to design and edit terrain or track paths
- Work in small groups to sketch or prototype custom maps
- Begin building your own race track layout
- Add elevation or obstacles to your track
Week 4: Asset Textures & Lighting
7/21/25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Texturing Models and custom lighting
- Create custom props (barriers, decorations)
- Use glowing objects for lighting and experiment with dynamic light
- Create 1–2 unique objects for your environment
Week 5: Environment & Lighting
7/28/25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Build out your environment: skyboxes, lighting, fog, ambient sounds
- Learn about performance in VR and how to optimize
- Test in headset and iterate
- Finalize your race setting (visual theme)
Week 6: Adjusting Scripts & Physics
8/4/25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Reviewing physics options on object properties
- Simple mechanic changes to existing throwable objects
- Sound integration (engine sounds, background music)
- Record or source 1–2 sound effects
Week 7: Playtesting & Feedback
8/11/25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Peer playtest session in VR
- Collect feedback and identify issues
- Polish: bug fixes, visual tweaks, UX improvements
- Finalize your game for the showcase
Week 8: Showcase & Celebration
8/18/25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Final game demos in VR (group presentation or round-robin style)
Optional: record gameplay footage or create a trailer
Group feedback and celebration
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