Week 3: July 22-26, 2024

Step into the world of professional animation and game design software as youth learn to model, texture, and render props and environments. Youth gain hands-on experience creating designs that could be featured in video games or films, while exploring the techniques used by industry experts. Dive deep into the process of game and movie production, examining real-world objects and environments to understand the intricacies of the craft.

Youth learn team building, storytelling, probability, research, improvisation, critical analysis, and are challenged to flex their creativity in the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Youth are taught strategies in how to play this wildly popular and complex tabletop roleplaying game. The possibilities are infinite as campers figure out how to work with (and around) the rules and gain confidence as they take on the role of a wizard, paladin, warrior or almost anything they can imagine.

Participants will select either beginner or advanced levels of play when registering:
Beginner: For campers who are completely new or somewhat familiar with Dungeons & Dragons.
Advanced: For campers who have played numerous times and have intermediate to advanced knowledge of the game's rules, function, and setup.

An introduction to the engineering design process, this workshop uses a series of hands-on activities to explore real-world energy problems and a variety of engineering disciplines with a focus on sustainability. Campers apply problem-solving to issues involving the environment, sustainability and energy. Youth build sustainable doghouses, explore ergonomic design and so much more. Through it all, campers get a better understanding of what engineering is and how engineers can make a difference in the environment.

For youth interested in designing a robot, gear up for curiosity, ingenuity and LEGOs with Invention Squad! In this weeklong workshop, campers explore the design process in making a robot and bringing it to life to be a fully functional creation. Using LEGO robotics kits, Invention Squad builds on campers’ ideas and uses them to complete challenges that solve problems in the world.

ManufactuRIT introduces youth to machining and manufacturing concepts through a week of engaging activities. Using a benchtop CNC router and accompanying design software, campers work in small teams to complete projects, as well as develop interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Camp culminates with a final project, where students use everything they learned to participate in a group competition. This program is funded in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Interested in developing skills as a gamer or looking to strengthen skills in the world of Esports? From beginner to advanced play, there is a place for everyone at RIT's summer Esports experience. These programs combine in- and out-of-game activity that develops each camper's in-game performance, while providing strategies, resources and connections to help youth reach their full potential. The program is designed with the key core values of teamwork and collaboration in mind. Play side-by-side with teammates, and learn to prepare, communicate and grow from competitive experiences, and develop leadership skills.