WEEK 8 - **NEW** Escape Room Mania (August 10 -August 14)

Can you beat the clock? Better yet—can you build it?

Welcome to the ultimate summer experience for the curious, the creative, and the clever. We don’t just play games—we build them. This week-long intensive turns campers into Lead Game Designers, where they will dream up, build, and host their very own original escape room.

The Designer’s Journey

We break down the complex world of immersive entertainment into four exciting phases:

• Phase 1: Storyboarding & Lore Every great room starts with a story. Campers develop a theme—from space stations and ancient temples to spy headquarters—and write the narrative that drives the mission.

• Phase 2: The Art of the Puzzle Students learn the mechanics of "The Solve." We explore cyphers, pattern recognition, sensory puzzles, and the "Aha!" moments that make escape rooms legendary.

• Phase 3: Set Design & Props It’s time to get hands-on. Using a mix of tech and traditional crafting, campers build the physical world, including hidden compartments, secret triggers, and atmospheric decor.

• Phase 4: The Live Run The ultimate test! On the final day, campers act as "Game Masters," running their rooms for an audience and managing the clock as players try to break out.

Why Join This Camp?

This isn't just about fun—it's about developing high-level skills that last a lifetime:

• Logical Reasoning: Mapping out "if/then" scenarios and complex flows.

• Collaboration: Working in design teams to ensure puzzles are fair and fun.

• Resourcefulness: Learning how to turn everyday objects into mysterious clues.

• Public Speaking: Gaining confidence while briefing players and leading the game.

FUN FRIDAY TRIP: (Optional)
We will ask campers where they want to go on Monday and will decide by wednesday. Options are endless with theme parks, Science centers, Zoos and more!