Kids on Campus: Virtual
Keep your kids and teens active and engaged with one of our courses!
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to checkout.
- The “Seats Left” information is updated every half hour and when you checkout.
- Other registration options are available.
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Courses
- Make Your First Video Game!
- Roblox Club
- Roblox Coders
- Video Game Animation
- You Tube FX Shorts
- YouTube Content Creators
Make Your First Video Game!
Our classic game design camp has been reimagined to include even more of what you love! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore. No prior experience is necessary. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. *Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS.
Sections 701, 702, 705, and 706 are for ages 8 - 11; sections 700, 703, 704, and 707 are for ages 11 - 14.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesdays, 3/20 - 4/15 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
ZKOC-421 600 | 10 seats left | $179 |
Roblox Club
AGES 8-14
Are you an avid Roblox® player and creator? Join us on Friday nights to collaborate and play mini games with one of our Roblox® coaches and make new friends in a safe and fun environment.
This course is offered remotely in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC.
Class does not meet on 3/29
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridays, 3/1 - 4/12 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZKOC-439 600 | 0 seats left | $99 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Roblox Coders
Discover the Lua coding language while designing experiences in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! New developers will learn to use ROBLOX®’s Studio software to reimagine the popular game genres of your own custom code! Student-created games will be available on a password- protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. *Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
Sections 700, 703, and 704 are for ages 8 - 11; sections 701, 702, and 705 are for ages 11 - 14.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 3/25 - 3/28 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
ZKOC-419 600 | 15 seats left | $179 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 4/1 - 4/4 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
ZKOC-419 601 | 15 seats left | $179 |
Video Game Animation
Bring your animations to life with design tools used by real game developers! Create sophisticated sprite animations using simple-to-learn techniques that you can use in any 2D editor. Squash, stretch, and shade your creations to make your characters pop! Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. *Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS.
Sections 701, 702, and 705 are for ages 8 - 11; sections 700, 703, and 704 are for ages 11 - 14.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Thursdays, 3/19 - 4/16 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
ZKOC-418 600 | 14 seats left | $179 |
You Tube FX Shorts
AGES 8 - 14
Are you ready to have your creations go viral? Take your content creation skills to the next level through editing and visual effects! Learn end-to-end post-production skills while creating visual shorts worthy of your favorite social media site. The skills learned in this class can be applied to all types of video production, long or short! Topics cover video editing basics like energetic transitions, color grading for that visual pop, and creating advanced VFX composites. Student projects are available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. *Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.*A webcam is required for this course.
This course is offered remotely in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 3/25 - 3/28 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
ZKOC-494 600 | 15 seats left | $179 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 4/1 - 4/4 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
ZKOC-494 601 | 15 seats left | $179 |
YouTube Content Creators
Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! No matter your age, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube® star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube® and how to find your own niche. Learn the dos and don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. *Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. *A webcam is required for this course.
Sections 700, 703, 704, and 707 are for ages 8 - 11; sections 701, 702, 705, and 706 are for ages 11 - 14.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturdays, 3/2 - 4/13 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
ZKOC-404 600 | 0 seats left | $179 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
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Additional Resources
Here you will find forms for all of our courses and programs, including kids on campus, related to registration, consent and release, scholarship requests and more.
Cancellation and refund policies vary depending on the type and length of course. Find out about course cancellations, requesting a refund and more.
The Office of Community, Professional and Workforce Development is interested in new and innovative instructors and course ideas that will be of interest to community members.
Get in Touch
Community, Professional and Workforce Development
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2023 Hours (May 22 - July 28): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)