Coding Digital Art Camp for LGBT+ Youth and Allies

Maven Youth
San Francisco
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Updated on:
April 28, 2023

Description

Maven Youth is a nonprofit offering free summer camp programming for LGBT+ Youth in the Bay Area.

We collaborate with local youth-serving organizations/programs and LGBT+ tech professionals to provide Free Summer Tech Camps across the nation for queer and underrepresented youth between the ages of 14-19.

NO CODING EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Eligibility

Free Summer Camp for LGBT+ Youth and Allies (in-person camp)

Learn to build a video game & explore careers in the tech sector

June 12th - June 23rd

9 am - 4:30 pm M-F

14-19yrs

San Francisco, California

Several learning tracks to choose from:

  • Narrative Video Game Writing – Learn how to write engaging, powerful narratives for your own graphic novel video game.
  • Digital Visual Designer– Unleash your inner creativity to design the visual style of your game, using digital art technology.
  • Programming/Coding – Dive into the basics of Python computer programming to bring your game to life!
  • Marketing Promotional Designer -  Learn how to market a product from start to finish

Teams will form to build a high-quality LGBT+ Graphic Novel Video Game together.  Learn marketing, branding, and game development in this 2 week camp for LGBT+ Youth!!  Visit tech companies, meet LGBT+ developers, digital artists, and game story builders to explore the role of queer people in tech.

Camp is from 9am - 4:30pm - All meals provided!  No experience needed!

Camp is led and designed by LGBT+ Youth!

Contact

For more information contact: sam@mavenyouth.org

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