Minecraft Monster Arena

Price: $399/week
Age: 10 - 12
Skill Level: Intermediate–Advanced
Format: Virtual Tech Camps | Small-Group, Online
Duration: Weeklong program, 2 hours per day

About This Course

When players open your Minecraft mod, they should face an exciting new challenge. Why not bring to life your own seemingly-undefeatable creature, whether it’s a monsterous skeleton or a fluffy-but-evil bunny? Give players a fighting chance by developing a new weapon so they can try to take it down! Whether you’re forging a special sword or providing a carrot on a stick, you’ll take your modding knowledge to the next level while learning about creating custom entities and projectiles. Then, of course, you’ll get to design and build an arena for your creature to battle in.

Tools: Java, IntelliJ, Minecraft Java Edition

Topics Covered

Create combat minigames and unique new monsters in Minecraft
Use functions and classes to modify Minecraft
Develop code in Java
Grow game design and problem solving skills

Portfolio-Boosting Transcript

At the conclusion of your child's course, they will receive an official iD Tech transcript outlining the skills they learned over the course of the week.

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Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the advanced applications of Minecraft modding?

As a platform, Minecraft offers seemingly infinite options for maps and customization. It’s not easy standing out in a crowd! By developing sophisticated Minecraft modding skills, kids and teens can create advanced features that strike that perfect balance between playability and challenge. Plus, the critical thinking involved in high-level Minecraft modding will apply to more and more advanced Java coding skills.

Why should my child learn with Minecraft?

Minecraft is an excellent way to introduce coding concepts to kids and encourage them to keep building their Java coding skills. Minecraft, the ultimate sandbox game, offers limitless opportunities for kids to advance their skills by creating more and more sophisticated modifications and custom items. Learn more about Minecraft coding for kids.

What college and career opportunities does this course lead to?

By developing programming skills, kids get a competitive edge in the fastest-growing STEM industries. Plus, Java, a primary language used in all AP computer science classes - not to mention professional programming - is an essential language for any aspiring computer science major and future software engineer! Learn more about Java for kids.

Is this course suitable for all skill levels?

This course is intended for students who have completed a related course or have equivalent experience. With our small class sizes, each student will continue to receive individual attention and learn at their own pace.

What is the online camp experience like?

While we are proud to offer world-class experiences on many of the world’s most prestigious university campuses, we also recognize that many families need the flexibility of quality virtual learning! It’s with these families in mind that we’ve adapted the core elements of our flagship camps to an online format with our Virtual Tech Camps.

Like our on-campus programs, Virtual Tech Camps feature structured small-group sessions led by expert instructors. Each week includes live teaching of our signature, cutting-edge curriculum, plus peer collaboration, social time, and independent project work. To complete the experience, our Virtual Tech Camps incorporate all the magic of summer camp including games, challenges, and legendary iD traditions!

What are the technical requirements for this online course?

To run this online course with iD Tech, students will need a Mac or Windows computer (no Chromebooks, unless otherwise specified), Minecraft Java Edition, a webcam, and a stable internet connection with access to Zoom video conferencing. Additional info on course-specific installation requirements will be communicated after registration.