This is a sponsored article produced in partnership with Code Ninjas.
School breaks can be hard to fill, and a Pro-D day often arrives with little notice. Code Ninjas Vancouver East has a run of camps from late October through spring break that gets kids building their own games, worlds, and websites instead of just playing them.
Camps run for kids ages 5 to 14, with some advanced game development camps recommended for older kids. This guide covers every upcoming camp at Vancouver East, what kids learn in each, why camps are a good way into coding and robotics, and what they cost.
Upcoming Camps at Code Ninjas Vancouver East
| Camp | Date | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minecraft Redstone Realm (Pro-D Day) | Oct 23 | 9:00 am to 2:45 pm | $99 |
| Unreal Engine: Projectile VFX | Oct 25 | 9:00 am to 2:45 pm | $129 |
| Roblox World Creators (Pro-D Day) | Nov 20 | 9:00 am to 2:45 pm | $99 |
| Winter World Building in Minecraft & Roblox | Dec 21 to 24 | 9:00 to 11:45 am | $179 |
| Unreal Engine 3D Game Development | Dec 21 to 24 | 12:00 to 2:45 pm | $179 |
| Dashing Through the Code: Snow Games | Dec 28 to 31 | 9:00 to 11:45 am | $179 |
| HTML & CSS Web Development | Mar 15 to 19 | 9:00 to 11:45 am | See website |
Camp schedules and availability can change, so confirm current details when you register.
Pro-D Day Camps
Pro-D days are a good way to try a camp without committing a full week. Both of these run as full days, 9:00 am to 2:45 pm.
Minecraft Redstone Realm (October 23)
Built for kids ages 8 and up who already know Minecraft well. Redstone is the game’s engineering system, and campers learn to use it to automate things like farming, mining, and even flight simulation. It’s a hands-on introduction to automation and systems thinking, taught through a game they already love.
Roblox World Creators (November 20)
This one welcomes both newcomers and experienced players. Kids learn to program and design inside Roblox, moving from playing in other people’s worlds to building their own.
Unreal Engine: Projectile VFX (October 25)
A one-day dive into Unreal Engine 5, the professional game engine behind many major titles. Kids learn how to create projectile visual effects, a core part of how modern games look and feel.
Winter Break Camps
Winter break has two four-day weeks of half-day camps. Morning and afternoon camps can be paired for a full day in the week of December 21.
Winter World Building in Minecraft & Roblox (December 21 to 24, mornings)
Minecraft and Roblox come together in a winter theme. Campers start in MCreator, designing festive weapons and coding magical enchantments for Minecraft. They then move into Roblox Studio to build snow forts, icy escape rooms, and their own wintry adventures. It’s designed for beginners and experts alike, with a recommended age of 8 and up.
Unreal Engine 3D Game Development (December 21 to 24, afternoons)
For kids ages 10 and up who want to build games the way studios do. Using Unreal Engine’s Blueprint visual scripting, campers learn the programming concepts behind C++ while creating gameplay mechanics, customizing materials and textures, building a combat system, programming weapons with special abilities, and adding animation and cutscenes. By Friday, or in this case Thursday, every camper has a playable 3D game level of their own.
Dashing Through the Code: Snow Games (December 28 to 31, mornings)
A good first camp for younger or newer coders. Kids start with the basics, then build three winter-inspired games from starter templates.
Spring Break Camp
HTML & CSS Web Development (March 15 to 19, mornings)
Kids get a foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and learn how the three work together to make a website. It’s a practical step for kids curious about how the sites and apps they use every day are made.
Why Camps Are a Great Way to Start
Kids build instead of consume. Each camp is organized around making something: a mod, a world, a game level, or a website.
Familiar themes make learning easy. Minecraft, Roblox, and Unreal Engine are the tools and platforms kids already know or want to try. They stay engaged because the project matters to them.
Real tools, real skills. Campers work in MCreator, Roblox Studio, and Unreal Engine 5, along with core ideas like automation, visual scripting, and debugging. These carry over into school and later learning.
Short formats lower the barrier. One-day Pro-D camps and four-day winter camps are an easy way to test a new interest.
Small-group, guided learning. Instructors, called Code Senseis, help each child at their own level, so beginners and experienced players can share a room.
Skills that carry over. Coding teaches breaking a problem into steps, testing ideas, and fixing what doesn’t work, which builds logic, resilience, and confidence.
Prices and Schedule
| Camp Format | Price |
|---|---|
| Pro-D day camp (full day) | $99 |
| Unreal Engine one-day camp | $129 |
| Four-day winter camp (half-day) | $179 |
| Early drop-off (8:00 to 9:00 am) | $60 per week |
| Late pick-up (3:30 to 5:00 pm) | $60 per week |
A full day in the December 21 week, pairing the Minecraft & Roblox camp with Unreal Engine, comes to $358. Full-day campers should bring a lunch. Extended hours can be added through a link in the confirmation email after registration.
How to Choose the Right Camp
- Match the camp to what they already play. A Minecraft fan will love Redstone Realm or Winter World Building, while a Roblox fan will enjoy World Creators.
- Check the recommended age. Redstone Realm and Winter World Building are for ages 8 and up, and Unreal Engine 3D Game Development is for ages 10 and up.
- Start small if you’re unsure. A Pro-D day camp is a one-day trial, and Snow Games begins with the basics.
- Pair morning and afternoon camps. In the week of December 21, one camp in each half of the day makes a full day.
- Book early. Popular winter weeks tend to fill up.
- Try a free session first. Kids build a game with a Sensei, and you see the dojo and ask questions.
Where to Find Code Ninjas in Metro Vancouver
Code Ninjas Vancouver East is at 3285 E 22nd Ave. Other Metro Vancouver locations include:
- Code Ninjas Vancouver East
- Code Ninjas Vancouver South
- Code Ninjas Vancouver West
- Code Ninjas Burnaby
- Code Ninjas Burnaby South
- Code Ninjas Delta
- Code Ninjas Guildford
- Code Ninjas Langley
- Code Ninjas West Coquitlam
Camp offerings vary by location, so check your nearest dojo’s calendar.
Map of Code Ninjas Locations in Metro Vancouver
Book a Free Session
The easiest way to find out whether coding is right for your child is to let them try. Code Ninjas offers a free session where kids build a game with a Sensei, and you get to see the dojo and ask questions.
Book a free session with Code Ninjas
For more kids’ activities across the region, see our Summer Camps guide and the Back-to-School guide for Metro Vancouver parents.
This is a sponsored article produced in partnership with Code Ninjas.