Coding Camp
Don't just play games. Build them.
A Vibe Coding camp where your kid describes a game, Claude Code and Codex help write it, and by the end of camp they ship something they can send to friends.
Vibe coding is a new way to build software: you describe what you want and AI tools help you write the code. Your kid doesn't need to know how to code — they need to know what they want to build.
Meet the guides
What your kid will do
The exact arc of camp, session by session.
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Set up their tools
Your kid gets their dev environment ready and learns how AI coding tools like Claude Code and Codex actually work. By the end of the first session they're already building.
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Brainstorm and plan
Platformer? Puzzle game? Clicker? They pick a game idea that excites them and map out what it takes to build.
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Build and iterate
Your kid goes back and forth with the AI, testing, fixing, and improving their game — the real loop pro developers live in.
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Ship it
They finish their game and walk away with a shareable link they can send to anyone.
Taught by real builders
Founder of Quest. Game designer and developer. Passionate teacher. Serial entrepreneur.
Game designer and developer. Curriculum designer. Former middle school science teacher.
What your kid will need
- A computer (Mac, Windows, or Linux — no Chromebooks or tablets)
How camp actually works
Small groups
4–6 kids per cohort. Every kid gets seen, heard, and helped by their guide.
Live, not recorded
Real-time sessions with a real instructor. Not a course your kid will abandon on day two.
Updates sent home
You'll get a personal message after day one about how your kid showed up and what they're making, plus a wrap-up at the end.
The outcomes are the proof
What actually happens when kids do a Recess camp.
Leaves with something they built
Not a certificate. A real project — a game, a painting, a film, a rocket, a circuit — that they can show off.
Kids walk away with real friends
4–6 kids per cohort means they actually get to know each other. Most campers come back because they want to see the same crew.
Hears from a real human, not a form
Your kid's guide writes you personally after day one and at the end of camp. You'll know exactly how your kid showed up and what they made.
Most kids keep going
Camp unlocks their Recess account. If they loved it, there's a year-round community of clubs and projects waiting. No pressure, no auto-charges.
Parents love Recess
We've got receipts.
Summer Camp FAQ
Quick answers about how camp works.
Recess is a year-round online community where kids take live classes, build projects, and connect with other kids. Summer camps are one part of what we do. When you sign up for a camp your kid gets a Recess account. You don't need to worry about the rest of the platform right now. Just show up to camp.
Our guides actually do the things they teach. Artists, animators, game developers, engineers, and educators who teach on Recess year-round. They're not reading from a script. They're teaching what they know and love.
Each camp is a series of live online sessions with a small group of kids and a dedicated guide. Your kid shows up, participates, gets real feedback, and builds something by the end. You'll get personal messages from the guide about your kid's progress.
Small. Around 4-6 kids per session so every kid gets real attention and feedback from their guide.
Depends on the camp. Some camps like Painting & Sculpture and D&D require nothing. Others like Animation and Redstone Engineering have prerequisites listed on their course page. Check the "What They'll Need" section for each camp.
That's fine. Most of our camps are built for kids who are trying something for the first time. The guides know how to meet kids where they are.
Every camp lists exactly what's needed on the course page. Some camps require specific software or materials. Make sure your kid has everything ready before camp starts.
Yes. Your kid's guide will send you a personal message after the first day about how your kid showed up, what they're working on, and what stood out. You'll also get a wrap-up message at the end of camp.
Your kid keeps their Recess account. We'll send you some information about what else is available on the platform if you're interested in continuing. No pressure and no automatic charges.
Full refund up to 1 week before camp starts. 50% refund after day 1. No refunds after day 2.
Email us at [email protected] or just reply to any email we send you. We're real people and we respond fast.
Ready to sign your kid up?
Tu, Th @ 7 PM · starts Jun 16 · 8 sessions over 4 weeks · 60 min each
Sign your kid up · $800