Game Studio using GDevelop for 10–13 year old gaming enthusiasts live from Lauttasaari, Helsinki. In the club, children learn game development, digital citizenship, problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork.
Professional Game Development Made Fun! Game Studio is where games are created! This club is suitable for children who are already proficient computer users and perhaps have experimented a bit with different programming languages. However, participants don't need to know how to code. We use GDevelop for game making in the club, which is a no-code game development platform. When we free participants from learning to code, we can focus on developing interesting game mechanics, stories, characters, and experiences. Despite being code-free, GDevelop is not just a children's toy - you can make real, publishable games with it. You can check out this video to see what the tool can accomplish: https://youtu.be/fWlbfyGARpg?si=qMdwVnlKVwmXhUWG Although you don't need to write actual code in GDevelop, it effectively teaches basic logic, which is extremely beneficial when children transition to programming languages.
We use GDevelop's school license in the club, which enables collaborative projects. You'll get the license to take home, and your child can continue working on the game project outside of club hours. GDevelop can even be used on a tablet and runs in a browser, so it doesn't require expensive equipment investments at home.
This club is therefore an excellent choice for future game developers who are ready to explore industry tools. Our GDeveloper club offers hands-on experience with real game development software.
Club members:
Industry-Ready Skills: Your child will learn professional game development tools, understand logic, and build a portfolio of games to showcase.
Safety First: Our educators undergo thorough background checks and are trained by School of Gaming for their role. Unlike unsupervised gaming, there's no exposure to inappropriate content or strangers online in the game club. Parents are welcome to observe club sessions anytime.
100% Active Learning: No passive screen time! Students actively design, code, test, and iterate their games. They collaborate with peers, present their work, and receive constructive feedback.
Satisfaction Guarantee: If game development isn't your child's thing, we'll help find an alternative club or refund your investment - no questions asked. Your child's enthusiasm is our priority.
Future-Focused Investment: €69/month for professional software training is an investment in career-ready skills. Compare this to gaming expenses that offer no educational value and risk developing unhealthy habits.
Healthy Technology Habits: 90-minute structured sessions with breaks, offline planning, and peer interaction. We teach responsible technology use. Let's make the digital world better, one game at a time.
Work in the Parents' Lounge While Your Child Learns - enjoy our comfortable workspace with full amenities while your child develops professional skills in a safe environment.
Club membership also includes access to our community events and closed Discord community, as well as Lauttasaari's own WhatsApp group, through which we announce events and open gaming nights.
Wednesdays 15:30-17:00 | €69/month | Max 12 children/group
Our Game Studio is perfect for 10–13 year olds who love games and want to learn game development. This is more advanced club than the one starting at 5pm and using Minecraft Education.
All School of Gaming materials are designed to be neurodiversity-friendly, and our gaming educators are trained to accommodate different types of gamers. Our standard club size is about 12 children, but if you believe your child would do better in a smaller group, our schedule also includes online neurodiversity-friendly gaming clubs with just 6 children per group.
Your child's online safety is of utmost importance to us. We provide instructions on how you, as a parent, can ensure your child's online safety, and we do everything possible on our end to keep your child safe.
Each group is led by a trained professional in game education. Game instructors, or "gedus," provide a safe and positive gaming environment for gamers. They can always be reached via email.
We guarantee that every week your child cannot wait for this club to start. We utilize their love for games for their own benefit and sneaky teach them vital skill that every citizen of digital world needs in order to thrive.
In addition to the weekly gaming club, your child can join our safe gaming community. We have zero tolerance for toxicity and bullying. Our moderators have eyes and ears everywhere and we have strict procedure against all bullying.
Our gaming community always has someone to play and chat with. We also organize various community events and challenges almost weekly, to which your gamer is warmly welcome to participate.
Minecraft Education Edition is rated E for Everyone
Minecraft Education Edition is a version of Minecraft designed for educational purposes, allowing teachers to incorporate the game into their lesson plans and students to learn through play.
