Kids, Teens Tech Summer Program

LBCC is launching a first-time series of short classes that enable kids and teens ages 11 to 16 to test and apply their technical creativity.

LBCC is partnering with Black Rocket, Inc. to bring interactive, computer game development classes that teach creating apps, video games, playing Minecraft and designing 3D video games.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, and are held in Corvallis, Albany, and Lebanon. For more information or to register, see schedule at www.linnbenton.edu/ce-Summerprograms, email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

LBCC Albany Campus classes


Class: Make Your First 3D Video Game. Develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design. Learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Ages 11-15. This four-day class meets June 27– 30 from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Albany Campus. Cost is $169 if registered by June 20.

Class: Lego Films. Learn to create your own LEGO® characters and adventures in an interactive 2D Video Game. At the end of the program, each student will have a finished LEGO® Video Game that can be shared with friends and family through a password protected Black Rocket website. Ages 11-15. This four-day class meets July 11– 14 from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Albany Campus. Cost is $169 if registered by July 5.

LBCC Benton Center classes

Class: App Attack. Dive into making your own apps, just like the ones you’d see on the App Store! Using a specialized app and game development tool, dive into the world of web-based (HTML5) mobile apps. Learn the basics of mobile app design and game development, and see firsthand how the world of App publishing functions. Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. No prior experience is necessary. No need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. Ages 11-15. This four-day meets June 27-30 from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $169 if registered by June 20.

Class: Code Breakers. Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in his bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Ages 11-15. This four-day class meets July 11-14 from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $169 if registered by June 30.

Class: Make Your First 3D Video Game. Develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design. Learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling flow of gameplay, and story telling. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Ages 11-15. This four-day class meets July 18-21 from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $169 if registered by June 30.

Class: Minecraft Animators. Bring your favorite Minecraft® characters to life in an animated short film! Learn how studios like Pixar and Disney make movies like Inside Out and Frozen by using techniques like keyframing, tweening, texturing, and animating rigged 3D models! Student projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Ages 11-15. This four-day class meets July 25-28 from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $169 if registered by July 10.

Class: Digital Storytelling. Digital Storytelling is the best way to translate your words and images into a powerful story. Combine narration, music, photo manipulation, graphic design and video editing to make your story memorable. Create your own story! Ages 13-18. This four-day class meets August 8-11 from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Benton Center. Cost is $99 if registered by August 1.

LBCC Lebanon Center classes

Class: Minecraft Designers. If you love the game Minecraft® and always wanted to design your own characters and buildings for your games, this class is for you! Learn the basics of creating 3D models using a new software to design your very own objects, create skins for characters, and import them into your favorite Minecraft® games. To access their project at home students, must own a PC/MAC version of Minecraft®. Tablet, phone, and game console version of Minecraft® are not compatible. Ages 11-15. This four-day class meets July 18-21 from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Lebanon Center. Cost is $169 if registered by July.

Class: Video Game Odyssey. Unlock the keys to game design by choosing your own adventure! Unlike any other Black Rocket game design course, students in this program will make special top-down adventure games like Pokemon or Zelda to compete with their friends. Design unlimited rooms and levels as you continue your quest in becoming a game design master. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Ages 11-15. This four-day class meets August 15-18 from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Lebanon Center. Cost is $169 if registered by July 20.

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