This program will be available for sale to the general public on February 13, 2026.Want to register before then? Become a member today, or if you are already a member, log in to register for this program. Video Games: Design and Play Grades 4 to 5 5 sessions from July 13 to 17, 2026 Upcoming Session: Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET View all session dates Session Dates 1 July 13, 20269:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET 2 July 14, 20269:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET 3 July 15, 20269:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET 4 July 16, 20269:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET 5 July 17, 20269:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Code: 3A0E51 Select your Registration $425 Member $495 Gen. Admission Resize text Tired of playing those same, boring video games? Learn to design your own in this high–tech camp. Studying characters and video games in the Smithsonian’s collections and drawing inspiration from museum objects, campers use a video–game engine to create characters, game levels, and animation, and learn the ins and outs of game design and development.
