{"product_id":"young-entrepreneurs-game-maker-lab","title":"Young Entrepreneurs Game Maker Lab: Fall Break Camp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 5–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:00 PM–4:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$150 for the week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAges: 7-12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if your child could take an idea and turn it into something people actually want to play?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring this five-day entrepreneurship and game-design camp, kids will create their own original board game, card game, dice game, strategy game, or another game concept of their own invention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampers will experience the process entrepreneurs and product developers use to move an idea from concept to customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the week, they will brainstorm, prototype, test, improve, brand, and pitch their game while learning that great ideas rarely start out perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur process is simple:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate. Test. Iterate. Improve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamp activities will include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday: The Big Idea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore what makes games fun, brainstorm concepts, and choose an idea to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuesday: Prototype It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate the first playable version using game boards, cards, pieces, rules, and scoring systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday: Test and Improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaytest games, gather feedback, solve problems, and improve the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursday: Brand It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a game name, logo, packaging concept, tagline, pricing idea, and marketing message.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday: Take It to Market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete the game, prepare a short product pitch, and share the finished concept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampers will build skills in creativity, critical thinking, communication, product development, problem-solving, marketing, and entrepreneurship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll project materials are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKids who are also registered for our morning Miniature Maker Studio may bring a packed lunch and stay at Sparky’s between sessions. Lunch will be from 12:00–1:00 PM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne week. One big idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sparky's Tinkery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51419062206631,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8927\/4535\/files\/FallBreakAfternoon.png?v=1790339986","url":"https:\/\/sparkys-tinkery.com\/products\/young-entrepreneurs-game-maker-lab","provider":"Sparky's Tinkery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}