CONTINUING EDUCATION
Game Builders Academy
(Grades 2-10 except where noted)
Game Builders Academy follows the Classic Hofstra Day Camp model, pairing a part-day specialty experience with part-day recreation and Red Cross instructional swim.
Through coding, game design, robotics, esports, animation, and digital arts, campers learn by
designing, building, and creating - developing transferable academic and technical skills in
an engaging, project-based environment.
Campers may enroll in part-day programs paired with Rec and Swim, or - for students in
grades
6-10 - upgrade to a full-day Makerspace experience for deeper, immersive learning.
Game Builders Academy programs are intentionally designed to strengthen problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Research shows that well-designed game-based learning improves engagement and skill development when paired with guided instruction.
We don't teach video game development - we teach math, science, technology, and critical thinking through video game development.
Camp Logistics
Location
Hofstra GBA Labs + Makerspace
Hours
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lunch
Included
Transportation
Included
Early Tuition
$2,300 (2-Week Programs)
$1,325 (1-Week Programs)
Explore Game Builders Academy Programs
Full-Day Upgrade: Makerspace Experience ($500)
Grades 6-10 | For campers registered in any GBA program
Replaces Rec & Swim with a full-day, advanced Makerspace immersion.
About the Makerspace Experience
Be immersed in ALL the cutting-edge technology used at camp in one incredible Makerspace! With full access to 3D Printing, Game Design, Robotics, Virtual Reality, Digital Art, Video Production, Esports, Digital Music, Artificial Intelligence tools, and so much more, the Makerspace is where campers take control, push boundaries, and bring their biggest ideas to life!
Each day, they'll explore new technologies through fun guided lessons - then choose what to dive deeper into as they create projects that match their own passions and ideas. Whether designing a game, building a robot, composing music, creating an animation, or inventing something totally original, every camper's day is filled with learning, discovery, and creativity on their own terms.
How to Add the Upgrade (Important)
- When registering online for any Game Builders Academy program designed for students in grades 6-10, the system will automatically offer you the option to include the full-day Makerspace program during the checkout process.
- If using the printed application, select a GBA program and mark the Makerspace Experience option at the bottom of the page.