STEM Game Creators Lab™. In-Class Certificate program for kids 8 – 12 years old
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STEM Game Creators Lab™ In-Class Certificate program for kids 8 – 12 years old
In-Class STEM, Coding & Game Development Program (Ages 8–12). | Duration: 10 Months (40 Weeks)| Format: In-Class | 1 lesson per week | 60 minutes per class
Focus:Building games through coding
Program Overview
STEM Game Creators Lab™ 10 Month Certificate Program introduces students to coding, logic, and STEM thinking through hands-on game creation. Children learn how games work from the inside—designing characters, building rules, solving problems, and testing ideas—while developing computational thinking, creativity, and confidence with technology.
Program Purpose
STEM Game Creators Lab™ is a hands-on, in-class program designed to teach children coding, logic, and STEM problem-solving through game creation. Students learn by building real games from scratch in a guided classroom environment.
Ideal For
◍ Kids who love video games and want to build their own ◍ Beginners in coding and STEM ◍ Creative thinkers who learn best by doing
New Course Start: March 8, 2026. From 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m.
What College Educators Want Parents to Know How early skill development supports long-term academic and career success.
In 2025, our school celebrated the 20th anniversary of its opening and the start of operations at the New Image College of Design and Technology campus and office in North York, Toronto, Canada. In the photo is one of the first groups studying Multimedia Design and computer instructor, founder of New Image College and Teens Computer School Pavlo Ilyashenko. — 2005. Toronto. ON. Canada.
◍ Coding fundamentals using age-appropriate tools ◍ Game logic, rules, and mechanics ◍ Level design and interactive game-play ◍ Mathematical and logical thinking ◍ Team collaboration and creative problem-solving
What Students Build
◍ Playable games ◍ Interactive challenges ◍ Game levels and scoring systems ◍ Logic-based characters and behaviors
STEM Game Creators Lab™ for Kids Program Structure
STEM Game Creators Lab™ is an in-class, hands-on program where students learn coding, STEM problem-solving, and game design through real projects. Each class combines instruction, guided practice, and hands-on project work, helping students develop both technical skills and creativity while building a professional portfolio.
◍ Ages: 8–12 ◍ Duration: 10 Months (40 Weeks) ◍ Format: In-Class | 1 Lesson per Week | 60 Minutes per Lesson
◍ Schedule: 1 Hours per Week
◍ Total Instruction Time: ~36 – 40 Hours ◍ Prerequisite: non ◍ Outcome: Certificate AI Web Creators Lab+Project Portfolio
Delivery Format:
◍ In-Class Learning
Students attend live, instructor-led classes in a supportive classroom environment, where all learning takes place face-to-face with hands-on guidance. Each class is led by two experienced instructors for a maximum of 10 students, ensuring personalized attention and immediate support for every learner. Lessons are taught step by step, allowing students to ask questions, collaborate with peers, and receive real-time feedback.
Weekly Time Commitment:
◍ 1–2 hours in-class. Saint John NB or Quispamsis NB Locations ◍ 1–2 hours in – home projects
Program Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will:
◍ Have multiple completed games in their portfolio ◍ Understand coding, logic, and STEM applications ◍ Apply creativity and problem-solving to real projects ◍ Gain confidence in technology and digital design ◍ Present projects to peers, instructors, and parents ◍ Be prepared for advanced STEM, coding, and AI learning paths
Play. Code. Create. From imagination to code—STEM Game Creators Lab™ helps kids build games, solve problems, and develop the skills that will power their future careers in STEM and technology.”
Course Goals – STEM Game Creators Lab™
By the end of 40 weeks, students will:
◍ Understand the fundamentals of coding and computational thinking through game creation ◍ Design and build multiple playable games with characters, levels, scoring systems, and interactive mechanics ◍ Apply STEM concepts—logic, math, timing, and problem-solving—within digital projects ◍ Explore basic AI and smart behaviors in games, including reactive characters and decision-making systems ◍ Develop creativity and storytelling skills through character and environment design ◍ Collaborate with peers, give and receive constructive feedback, and refine projects iteratively ◍ Build a personal digital portfolio showcasing their games and learning progress ◍ Present and explain their game projects confidently to instructors, peers, and parents ◍ Gain confidence in using technology as a tool for creativity, exploration, and innovation ◍ Prepare for advanced programs in coding, AI, game design, and STEM-related fields
Learning Flow – Each Class
◍ Project Review (10 min) Students share and discuss home assignments from the previous week. Instructors provide feedback and tips for improvement.
◍ New Material Introduction (15 min) Instructor explains new concepts using demonstrations, slides, and video examples.
◍ Hands-On Project Work (20–25 min) Students apply new concepts by building games, coding challenges, or mini-projects in class. Instructors provide step-by-step guidance and personalized attention.
◍ Weekly Assignment & Wrap-Up (5–10 min) Students receive instructions for the home project and next week’s challenge, ensuring continuous practice and portfolio development.
Monthly Course Structure
Month
Focus
Key Topics
In-Class Activities
1
Digital Foundations & Game Thinking
Digital literacy, logic, intro to games
Mini animation, game idea poster
2
Coding Basics & Logic Skills
Sequences, loops, conditions
Maze challenges, character movement games
3
Game Design Fundamentals
Storytelling, characters, environments
Storyboard & character design
4
Interactive Gameplay Development
Player controls, scoring, rules
Build playable mini-games
5
STEM Concepts in Games
Math, coordinates, timing
Logic puzzles & physics-based games
6
Introduction to Smart Game Behavior
AI logic, patterns
Reactive enemies, decision-making games
7
Game Enhancement & Animation
Animations, sound, multi-level
Animate characters & add audio effects
8
Collaboration & Game Improvement
Peer review, iteration
Test, refine, and enhance games
9
Capstone Project – Build Phase
Full game development
Complete original game projects
10
Portfolio & Showcase
Presentation & reflection
Final polish, portfolio prep, parent showcase
◍ The AI Web Creators Lab™ – Web Design, Coding & Smart Websites for Kids is a hands-on, in-class program designed to introduce children ages 8–12 to the exciting world of web development and AI-enhanced digital creation. Over 40 weeks, students will learn how to build websites from scratch, style them with CSS, add interactivity using JavaScript, and responsibly explore AI tools to enhance design, content, and functionality.
◍ Through fun, guided projects, interactive lessons, and creative problem-solving activities, students develop essential digital literacy, coding skills, logical thinking, and design confidence. By the end of the program, every student will have a personal digital portfolio, completed web projects—including a capstone AI-powered website—and a certificate of achievement.
◍ This course not only equips kids with practical technical skills but also fosters creativity, innovation, and confidence with technology, preparing them for advanced STEM learning and future opportunities in the digital world.
1:5 ratio
1:5 ratio Teacher to Student ratio, or better. All instructors are police-checked, first-aid trained, triple-reference checked, and highly trained.
Upon completion of This Course in Quispamsis, a Certificate will be issued. A course completion certificate says you have attended all the classes required, passed all the tests required, and handed in all the work required.
We provide Certificates of completion for students that complete our Level 1 and Level 2 courses. We also shortlist a selection of our best students for our yearly student show.
