This summer, step into a world where technology meets creativity in Maven Youth’s free tech camps! Designed for and led by LGBT+ youth, our camps are a vibrant playground for budding tech enthusiasts aged 14-19. Here’s where you can harness your computer science skills, prepare for a future in tech, and build lasting friendships within a supportive community that celebrates your authentic self.
2025 dates to be posted soon!!
Make Friends
Meet LGBT tech leaders
Explore tech careers
Build a video game
Choose your adventure
Video game writing
Explore the exciting world of video game storytelling! In this track, you’ll learn how to build your first characters and plot your own adventures. Discover the joy of bringing your imagination to life through interactive stories that capture the hearts of players. It’s your first step into becoming a storyteller, where every decision and dialogue can turn into an epic game experience!
Digital Visual Art Design
Start your journey into digital art with a splash of color and a dash of creativity. This track invites you to play with digital tools to create vibrant characters and worlds. Whether you're sketching your first designs or laying out scenes for a game, you'll get to express your artistic vision in a digital format that’s exciting and new. Get ready to see your art light up screens!
Marketing/Promotion
Learn how to get people excited about your ideas with your very first marketing campaigns! This track teaches you how to think like a marketer, crafting messages that speak directly to your audience. You'll create eye-catching visuals and clever pitches that can capture attention. By the end, you’ll be ready to promote anything—from your first game to your future projects!
Programming/Coding
Dive into the fascinating world of coding with this track designed for both coding novices and those with a bit of experience. You'll use Python and Ren'Py, the go-to engine for creating immersive visual novels and interactive games. Through this track, you'll discover how to bring characters to life, craft compelling choices that affect the game's outcome, and build engaging narratives.