Camp · Science/Tech · Ages 10–13 · $1,225/week
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▌ Science/Tech · Ages 10–13

NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids

Burbank · $1,225/week · ★ 4.2 (102 reviews)

Kids game design camp in Los Angeles for aspiring game developers to learn fundamental concepts and create games.

▌ Editor's read The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Game Design Camp for Kids I is a one-week day camp held in Los Angeles, focusing on introductory game design for young students. The NYFA website states the institution has been operating for over 30 years, founded by Jerry Sherlock. The camp curriculum includes learning game design principles, character development, level design, and utilizing software such as Unity and Blender. While the specific camp does not have a dedicated Google review page, the New York Film Academy Los Angeles campus has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and hands-on learning. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this camp on their website. The camp is part of a larger for-profit educational institution. Social media handles for the New York Film Academy are @newyorkfilmacademy on Instagram and newyorkfilmacademy on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. science/tech programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Science/Tech
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3300 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
  • Phone: +1 818-333-3558
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $1,225 per 1-week session

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids

What ages does NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids accept?
NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids is open to children ages 10–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids cost?
NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids publishes $1,225/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids's hours?
NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids?
NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids provide lunch?
NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids compare to other science/tech camps in Burbank?
NYFA Game Design Camp for Kids is one of 525 science/tech camps in Burbank that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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