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Game Jam 2026

Discover U at San Diego Public Library

Join us for SDPL’s 4th annual Game Jam! Learn the basics of game development & design, then build your own game. Teams can work together to complete their projects & attend optional drop-in sessions for support. Games will be showcased at the end.

Software & equipment provided. No experience required. Registration required.

For full details and schedule, please visit https://mysdpl.org/gamejam2026.

 

Game Jam 2026 event page
Availability description

Instructional Sessions Schedule:

Session A:

Tuesday, 6/2/26 @ 12:00 - 1:30 PM Required

Wednesday, 6/3/26  @ 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Thursday, 6/4/26 @ 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Friday, 6/5/26 @ 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Saturday, 6/6/26 @ 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Session B:

Tuesday, 6/2/26 @ 2:00 - 3:30 PM Required

Wednesday, 6/3/26 @ 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Thursday, 6/4/26 @ 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Friday, 6/5/26 @ 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Saturday, 6/6/26 @ 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Drop-In Sessions (optional):

Tuesday, 6/9/26 @ 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Wednesday, 6/10/26 @ 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Thursday, 6/11/26 @ 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Finale:

Saturday, 6/13/26 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Date(s)
-
Age/Grade Level
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Cost Range
Free
Time of Day
Afternoon
Opportunity type
Out-of-school Programs
Area of Interest
Coding/Computer Science/Cyber Security
Financial Support or Scholarship Available?
No
NGSS Aligned?
No
Location Address:
5922 Rancho Hills Drive, San Diego, California, 92139
Contact Name:
SDPL Discover U Staff
Email:
discoveru@sandiego.gov
Telephone:
619-236-5807

Game Jam 2026

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