Game Jam 2025 (North)

Program Type:

Featured, DiscoverU, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens
This is the first event of a series.
Registration for this event will be open from June 14, 2025 @ 12:00am to July 21, 2025 @ 11:59pm.
Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade

Event Details

Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd 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:

  • Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM *REQUIRED*
  • Tuesday, July 29, 2025 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 31, 2025 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday, August 1, 2025 @ 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]:

  • Tech Support Sessions (optional sessions for support): 4 sessions
    • Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Monday, August 4, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Wednesday, August 6, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Friday, August 8, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Finale:

  • Saturday August 9, 2025 @ 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 Discover U 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 RACooper@sandiego.gov.