Game Jam 2024

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Program Type:

Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens
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Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade

Program Description

Event Details

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 2nd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. During the Game Jam, teams can work together remotely and/or in person to complete their projects and can attend optional drop-in sessions for instructor support. Games will be showcased and compete for prizes at the end of the jam.

Software and equipment provided.

No experience is required.

Registration is required.

*Participants must attend either Instructional Session A or B on the first day of the program*


Instructional Sessions Schedule:

  • Session A:
    • Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM *REQUIRED*
    • Tuesday, June 11, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    • Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    • Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    • Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Session B:
    • Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM *REQUIRED*
    • Tuesday, June 11, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    • Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    • Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    • Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

[Participants may consider staying after the instructional sessions to collaborate with their teams.]


The following Drop-In Sessions for Tech Support are optional [Additional dates/times may be added]:

  • June 15 – 27 (6 sessions)
    • Saturday, June 15, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Tuesday, June 18, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thursday, June 20, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Saturday, June 22, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Tuesday, June 25, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thursday, June 27, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Finale:

  • June 29 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

*Be sure to check your email for additional information prior to the event.*


If you need special accessibility accommodations, information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please contact LYee@sandiego.gov.


If you have comments, questions, or grievances about the event, please contact the Program Coordinator at LYee@sandiego.gov.


This program is part of San Diego Public Library's DiscoverU initiative for youth and emerging adults to explore their interests and achieve their highest potential.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.