Ross is out yet again but Will has more details about exciting the Gaming Bootcamp events happening around Sioux Falls and the state.Native American Gaming Bootcamp:3-day camps and freeFunded by AT&T, huge thanks to themHave six planned around the state; Sioux Falls, Chamberlain, Mission, still planning a fewBobby, our instructor, brings a lot of Native culture into the programGaming Bootcamps in Sioux Falls:Over 35 kids joined us this summer and 4 mentors or helpersBuilt 7 games in 5-days. Most games allow the kids to explore and createCustom Doodle Jump this year, huge successAlways have a handful of kids who build their own custom gamesHost onsite at Raven and DocuTAP; great being on location, the kids love itTake-away Lessons:​​​​​​​We want kids to learn and understand the basics of coding. It’s not just a “play games” camp even though I could easily host “play games” camps all-day long!amazed as how well the kids understand writing code and the creativity. We really need to do a better job allowing kids to learn and explore.Links:http://www.sdgamingbootcamp.com/http://native.sdgamingbootcamp.com/