https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/Recent content in Kids Coding Camps & Workshops on CodeWarriorsHugoen-ushttps://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/about/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/about/<p><strong>CodeWarriors is an Australian education initiative helping young people develop genuine software development skills through hands-on coding and game development.</strong></p> <p>We work with upper-primary and secondary students through a small number of carefully designed programs — including school holiday code camps, workshop-style game jams, and term-based programs delivered in partnership with schools.</p> <p>Our focus is on depth, understanding, and creativity, rather than quick wins or surface-level exposure.</p> <p style="border-bottom:1px dotted"></p> <h2 id="our-approach">Our approach</h2> <ul> <li>Real programming languages (Python, Godot, web technologies)</li> <li>Project-based learning</li> <li>Small groups</li> <li>Collaboration and pair programming</li> <li>Clear boundaries around safety, supervision, and age-appropriateness</li> </ul> <p>Game development is a core teaching tool, not because it’s flashy, but because it naturally integrates logic, design, iteration, and problem-solving, while remaining engaging and accessible for students.</p>https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/safety/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/safety/<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>This policy outlines the commitment of CodeWarriors to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all Game Jams participants, instructors, and leaders. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of every participant and maintaining high standards of safety throughout all game jam activities.</p> <h2 id="1-supervision--child-wellbeing">1. Supervision &amp; Child Wellbeing</h2> <p><strong>Supervision</strong></p> <ul> <li>Children are never left unsupervised, including during breaks and transitions between activities.</li> <li>We maintain appropriate leader-to-participant ratios to ensure adequate supervision at all times.</li> <li>Specific areas are designated for supervised activities, and participants will be informed of these boundaries.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Behaviour &amp; Discipline</strong></p>https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/stem/bungendore/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/stem/bungendore/<script> document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { const img = document.getElementById("floatingImage"); if (!img) return; let x = 0; let y = 0; img.addEventListener("click", function () { // random movement amount const dx = (Math.random() - 0.5) * 500; const dy = (Math.random() - 0.5) * 400; x += dx; y += dy; img.style.transform = `translate(${x}px, ${y}px) rotate(${(Math.random()-0.5)*20}deg)`; }); }); </script> <div class="gamejam-page"> <h1 id="codewarriors-stem-game-jam---bungendore">CodeWarriors STEM Game Jam - Bungendore</h1> <h2 id="build-a-video-game-in-two-days">Build a video game in two days</h2> <p>📍 <strong>Bungendore</strong><br> 📅 <strong>July 6–7, 2026</strong><br> 🕘 <strong>9:00am – 4:00pm each day</strong><br> 👩‍💻 <strong>Years 4–9</strong></p>https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/stem/glenwood/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/stem/glenwood/<script> document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () { const img = document.getElementById("floatingImage"); if (!img) return; let x = 0; let y = 0; img.addEventListener("click", function () { // random movement amount const dx = (Math.random() - 0.5) * 500; const dy = (Math.random() - 0.5) * 400; x += dx; y += dy; img.style.transform = `translate(${x}px, ${y}px) rotate(${(Math.random()-0.5)*20}deg)`; }); }); </script> <div class="gamejam-page"> <h1 id="codewarriors-stem-game-jam---glenwood">CodeWarriors STEM Game Jam - Glenwood</h1> <h2 id="build-a-video-game-in-two-days">Build a video game in two days</h2> <p>📍 <strong>Sydney, Glenwood</strong><br> 📅 <strong>July 8–9, 2026</strong><br> 🕘 <strong>9:00am – 4:00pm each day</strong><br> 👩‍💻 <strong>Years 4–9</strong></p>https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/events/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/events/<p>CodeWarriors runs coding camps, game jams and development programs across NSW and the ACT. Select a venue below to view venue details including upcoming dates and registration status.</p> <table class="camp-table-nude"> <thead> <tr> <th>Venue</th><th>Event</th><th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/stem/bungendore"><span style="font-size: 48px">🌲</span> <strong>East Canberra (Bungendore)</strong></a></td> <td>Winter Game Jam Series<br/>Jul 6—7 <a href="https://shop.laudwords.com/products/stem-game-jam?variant=51626631495736">🟢 <strong>Registering Now</strong></a></td> <td><a href="https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/stem/"><img style="height: 70px; padding: 0; margin: 0; object-fit: contain; " src="https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/images/sgj_logo_bungendore.png" alt="game jam logo"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/stem/glenwood"><span style="font-size: 48px">🏬</span> <strong>Sydney (Glenwood)</strong></a></td> <td>Winter Game Jam Series<br/>Jul 8—9 <a href="https://shop.laudwords.com/products/stem-game-jam?variant=51627761991736">🟢 <strong>Registering Now</strong></a></td> <td><a href="https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/stem/"><img style="height: 70px; padding: 0; margin: 0; object-fit: contain; " src="https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/images/sgj_logo_sydney.png" alt="game jam logo"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://codecamps.codewarriors.com.au/lawson/"><span style="font-size: 48px">🏔️</span> <strong>Blue Mountains (Lawson)</strong></a></td> <td>Winter Code Camp<br/>Jul 13—17 <a href="https://shop.laudwords.com/pages/codewarriors">🟢 <strong>Registering Now</strong></a></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://codecamps.codewarriors.com.au/parramatta/"><span style="font-size: 48px">⛲</span> <strong>Parramatta</strong></a></td> <td>Spring Code Camp<br/>Sep 28—Oct 2 🟡 Planning</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size: 48px">🚇</span> <strong>Hills (Castle Hill)</strong></td> <td>Spring Game Jam<br/>Oct 5-7 🟡 Planning</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><em>Additional CodeWarriors events in new locations may be announced during the year.</em></p>https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/contact/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gamejams.codewarriors.com.au/contact/<h2 id="call-or-email-us-directly">Call or email us directly</h2> <div> <!-- Phone --> <button type="button" class="js-phone text-blue-600 underline" data-a="0424" data-b="458" data-c="380" aria-label="Reveal phone number"> Phone number </button> <!-- Email --> <button type="button" class="js-mail text-blue-600 underline" data-u="codewarriors" data-d="laudwords.com" aria-label="Reveal Email address"> Email address </button> </div> <script> (function(){ function reveal(btn, type){ if(type==="mail"){ const addr = btn.dataset.u + '@' + btn.dataset.d; const a = document.createElement('a'); a.href = 'mailto:' + addr; a.textContent = addr; btn.replaceWith(a); } else { const num = btn.dataset.a + ' ' + btn.dataset.b + ' ' + btn.dataset.c; const link = document.createElement('a'); link.href = 'tel:+61' + btn.dataset.a.replace(/^0/,'') + btn.dataset.b + btn.dataset.c; link.textContent = num; btn.replaceWith(link); } } document.querySelectorAll('.js-mail').forEach(b=>b.addEventListener('click', ()=>reveal(b,"mail"))); document.querySelectorAll('.js-phone').forEach(b=>b.addEventListener('click', ()=>reveal(b,"phone"))); })(); </script>