Alien ships are approaching, and the galaxy needs defenders.
Students design and code an arcade-style space game where strategy, timing, and smart behaviour matter. As the game evolves, campers learn how logic and AI-inspired systems create challenge and excitement.
Aug 24th - Aug 28th, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WEEK 9
$630.00 + HST
Ages - 8 - 12
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
ENDS MARCH 31st
$580.00 + HST
SIBLING DISCOUNT
$25.00 OFF
Extended Care (OPTIONAL)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$120.00 + HST
SCRATCH GAME DEV - AI LIGHT EDITION
Galactic Battles - SCRATCH AI Light Edition
In Galactic Battles, students design and code an action-packed space shooter game, inspired by classic arcade games like Space Invaders.
Using Scratch, campers build player controls, enemies, scoring systems, and levels. As the game evolves, students explore AI Light concepts by using Scratch’s Machine Learning extensions to create smarter enemy behaviour or adaptive gameplay.
Campers learn how intelligent systems can change game difficulty, respond to player actions, and create more engaging experiences, all without complex math or advanced theory.
Solution Topic
Students explore investigative questions by designing an arcade-style space game and discovering how AI Light concepts make games respond intelligently.
Kids will inquire:
How do games decide when enemies react or difficulty changes?
How can predictions influence gameplay?
How do designers improve balance and fun
Design, Experiment, Build
Campers will:
Learn the basics of game development
Ideate and brainstorm an exciting space-themed game world
Understand Platformer Game Construct
Apply Real-world Physics to the game - Gravity, movement, etc.
Build gameplay mechanics
Experiment with enemy behaviour
Train simple AI models
Connect predictions to gameplay
Playtest and refine
Present their final game
This stage emphasizes experimentation and systems thinking.
AI Light in This Camp
Students get an exciting introduction to Machine Learning using Scratch’s ML extensions. Campers train simple inputs (like sounds, gestures, or choices) and use predictions to trigger game actions, such as activating a “Force power,” launching a special move, or unlocking mission events.
AI Light focuses on the core concept: machines learn from examples and use predictions to make decisions, without complex math or theory.
Camp Learning Journey
Day 1: Game Setup - Player, Enemies & Space World
Students design the game environment and set up player controls and enemy sprites.
Day 2: Game Logic: Scoring, Levels & Challenges
Campers' code scoring systems, collisions, and difficulty progression.
Day 3: Intro AI and Machine Learning - Coding Smarter Game play
Students will take a dive into the world of AI. They will learn about Machine Learning and classification models, and understand how to train and code smart player behaviour in thier games.
Day 4: AI in Gameplay: Adaptive Battles
Campers connect trained models to game mechanics, making gameplay more dynamic and responsive.
Day 5: Final Playtest & Galactic Arcade Showcase
Students polish their games and share them during a Galactic Arcade Showcase.
What will you learn?
Game development fundamentals
Coding fundamentals: Events, loops, and conditionals, et.
Arcade-style game mechanics,
Intro to Machine Learning (AI Light)
Training data and predictions
Game testing and refinement
What will you make?
A Space Invaders–style SCRATCH arcade game
Player controls, enemy waves, scoring, and level progression
AI-powered gameplay features (trained input → predicted action)
A polished game that students can play and continue upgrading at home
What will you take?
Access to your finished SCRATCH arcade game project
Skills in game mechanics, debugging, and balancing
A practical introduction to Machine Learning concepts
Friday Fun Day
Camp wraps with a Galactic Arcade Showcase, where students playtest each other’s games, vote on fun awards (like “Best Boss Battle” or “Most Epic Power-Up”), and celebrate their progress as game developers.
Expect lots of cheering, playtesting, and celebration!
PIZZA LUNCH DAY (Campers enjoy PIZZA lunch Party on Friday - On us!)
We will know closer to the camp week if this camp will head to a TECH Company.
Game Design & Creative Thinking
Game and level design
Player experience and game flow
Asset creation and interactive Multi-level design
Coding & Technical Skills
Coding fundamentals
Game logic, events, and conditionals
AI Light concepts through Machine Learning
Debugging and testing gameplay systems
Emerging Tech Awareness immersive design principles
Confidence & Collaboration
Problem-solving through iteration
Sharing and explaining design choices
SKILLS GAINED
Why does this camp matter?
This camp teaches students that behind every exciting game is thoughtful design and logic.
As children build their own arcade-style space game, they learn how rules, behaviours, and decisions create challenge and fun. The introduction of AI Light concepts helps students see how games can respond dynamically rather than follow fixed patterns. These skills strengthen logical thinking, creativity, and confidence - important foundations for future coding, game design, and problem-solving.