Game Jam 2025 (South)

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Dive into the world of video games at the San Diego Public Library’s 3rd annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development and design, then collaborate in teams to build your own game using Godot, RenPy, or Scratch. During the Game Jam, teams can work together remotely and/or in person to complete their projects and can attend optional drop-in sessions for instructor support. Games will be showcased at the end of the jam.

No experience is required. Registration is required.

This program series is for youth in Grades 6 - 12. For full schedule, please review the event page.

Game Jam 2025 (South) Event Page

Availability description

This is an annual program series with 2 instructional sessions (participants can attend either session), optional drop-in dates, and a finale.

Instructional Session A:
- Monday, June 9, 2025 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM *REQUIRED*
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Thursday, June 12, 2025 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Friday, June 13, 2025 @ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Instructional Session B:
- Monday, June 9, 2025 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM *REQUIRED*
- Tuesday, June 10, 2025 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday, June 12, 2025 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, June 13, 2025 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Optional Drop-in Sessions:
- Saturday, June 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 17, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Finale: Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM