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Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Basic English skills
Age range / Year group
Ages 10-12
Location / Region
Online
Cost
From $429
Duration
1 week
Format
Online
Computer ScienceDesign
Language: English
Sessions / cadence: Mon-Fri: 2h live + 2h self-paced daily
Mentor model: Expert-led small groups
Assessment style: Project development and playtesting
Main deliverable / output: Mobile game or app
Pathway credit: 625 XP
Recognition: Official iD Tech skills transcript
Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab summary
iD Tech introduces mobile game and app creation through GameMaker, combining interface design with visual coding and custom game mechanics.
Students move from a prototype to a playable project, with instructor-led learning, peer collaboration, and independent development.
It suits curious game players who want to start making their own experiences and enjoy experimenting with characters, levels, and touchscreen interactions.
What is Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab?
Mobile Game Design & App Creation Lab is an iD Tech course focused on creating a touchscreen game or app with GameMaker. Students combine UX design, interface prototyping, visual code, and custom sprites to build an interactive experience.
The virtual camp pairs small-group teaching and peer collaboration with independent project development. Its sample curriculum progresses from a score-tracking game to a design document, mobile interactions, customization, and final playtesting.
Why Succeed highlights Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab
The project connects UX planning with implementation, helping students see how an interface becomes a playable experience.
Visual code and events provide a practical route into creating game mechanics.
Live teaching is paired with independent development, giving students time to apply ideas to their own project.
Students keep their final project and receive launch instructions plus an official skills transcript.
Who is Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab for?
Best for
Students who want to turn a game idea into a playable project and enjoy designing characters, interfaces, and interactions.
Not ideal if
Your child wants exclusively one-on-one instruction or cannot make time for independent development alongside live sessions.
Is Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab worth it?
This is a useful option for a child ready to move from playing games to designing one. The progression from wireframe to working project gives the learning a clear purpose, while a final project makes progress visible.
The main trade-off is the sustained daily commitment: independent development is a substantial part of the experience. Treat the transcript as a record of skills practiced and the project as a starting point for further experimentation.
A practical overview of cost, time commitment, provider details, student outcomes and online support to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
From $429; includes 10 hours of live instruction and peer collaboration., 10 hours of self-paced project development., A final project with mobile launch instructions., An official iD Tech skills transcript., 625 XP toward the iD Tech Pathway..
Dates and time commitment
1 week; Mon-Fri: 2h live + 2h self-paced daily.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: Students take home a final mobile game or app project built with GameMaker.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
Students need a Mac or Windows computer, a webcam, stable internet, and access to Zoom. Chromebooks are not supported unless otherwise specified, and installation information is communicated after registration.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab need?
Effort level
Moderate, with a sustained daily workload.
Best started
Set aside the week before your chosen session for equipment checks and installation.
Main challenge
Keeping the project manageable enough to finish and playtest.
Typical preparation
Choose a simple game or app idea with one clear interaction.
Test the computer, webcam, internet connection, and Zoom access.
Follow the installation information communicated after registration.
If using a mobile device, confirm its operating system meets the testing requirements.
Useful if
Your child enjoys improving an idea through repeated testing.
What do students do on Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab?
Students develop a mobile game or app through planning, implementation, and playtesting. The sample week builds from GameMaker fundamentals toward a customized project students can keep.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Build a score-tracking game using GameMaker objects, events, and variables.
- 2
Create a design document and prototype the interface in Lunacy.
- 3
Implement mobile interactions such as buttons, collectibles, and obstacles.
- 4
Customize the project with features such as menus or music.
- 5
Finalize and playtest the project, then take home mobile launch instructions.
Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab dates and deadlines
Date not confirmed
Registration opens
8 November 2026
Provider-wide Summer 2027 registration opening.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applications | Rolling admissions | Local | Date not confirmed | |
Registration opens | 8 November 2026 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Students ages 10-12.
Basic English reading, speaking, and listening skills.
International students are welcome.
How much does Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab cost?
Program fee
From $429
Funding or discounts
- Multi-course discount: $50 — Additional courses or siblings within the same qualifying term, using one account.
- Payment plan fee: 3% — Added to the total when using a payment plan.
What's included
10 hours of live instruction and peer collaboration., 10 hours of self-paced project development., A final project with mobile launch instructions., An official iD Tech skills transcript., 625 XP toward the iD Tech Pathway.
How to apply to Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab
- 1
Use iD Tech's official registration checkout for camp booking.
- 2
Contact a Program Specialist at hello@idtech.com or 1-888-709-8324 for help signing up.
- 3
Follow the course-specific installation information communicated after registration.
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Learning format
The online camp runs Monday through Friday, with two hours of live instruction and peer collaboration plus two hours of self-paced project development each day. Students join small groups led by expert instructors and use Zoom for the online course.
The sample curriculum is an outline; students progress at different paces.
Mentorship and feedback
Expert instructors lead the live small-group sessions.
Small classes provide individual attention and room to progress at different paces.
Peer collaboration is part of the daily live instruction.
Instructors are USA-based adults recruited from universities including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU.
Instructor standards include background checks, reference checks, training, and certification.
Time-zone considerations
- Live sessions take place Monday through Friday.
- Allow two hours daily for live instruction and peer collaboration.
- Allow another two hours daily for self-paced project development.
- International students can participate, with teaching delivered in English.
Tech requirements
A Mac or Windows computer; Chromebooks require an explicit exception.
A webcam and stable internet connection.
Access to Zoom video conferencing.
An optional mobile device running iOS 13.0 or Android 5.0 or later.
Course-specific installation information is communicated after registration.
Assessment style
Progress centers on developing, refining, and playtesting a final game or app project.
- Create a design document to guide project development.
- Build and customize the game or app through the sample curriculum.
- Finalize and playtest the project.
- Receive a transcript outlining skills learned.
Portfolio / outputs
Main deliverable / output
Students take home a final mobile game or app project built with GameMaker.
A design document for the project.
A Lunacy wireframe prototype.
Instructions for launching the project on mobile devices at home.
An official iD Tech skills transcript.
Mobile Game Design and App Creation Lab FAQs
Students develop a mobile game or app in GameMaker, creating custom sprites, levels, and interfaces. Final projects come with instructions for launching them on mobile devices at home.
Monday through Friday includes two hours of live instruction and peer collaboration, plus two hours of self-paced project development each day.
Projects are developed on a computer. Mobile devices are recommended but optional; devices used for testing require iOS 13.0 or Android 5.0 or later.
Students need a Mac or Windows computer, a webcam, stable internet, and access to Zoom. Chromebooks are not supported unless otherwise specified, and installation information is communicated after registration.
The course header lists Beginner-Intermediate, while the FAQ describes support for beginner through advanced students. Small classes allow individual attention and students to progress at their own pace.
Students receive an official iD Tech transcript outlining the skills learned. The course also contributes 625 XP to the iD Tech Pathway.
Expert instructors lead the small-group sessions. iD Tech describes its instructors as USA-based adults recruited from universities such as Stanford, Caltech, and NYU, with background checks and training.
iD Tech welcomes international students. Courses are taught in English, and students should be able to understand instructions and communicate comfortably in everyday conversation.
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