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Last Updated: Mar 31, 2025, 12:55 PM

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Center for Virtual Expression: Gamification Camp
About

Designed for junior high and high school students who want to learn more about how to incorporate cutting-edge fields including virtual reality, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and podcasting to gamify their stories and bring education to life.

Campers will use Virtual Reality headsets, a podcasting booth, and artificial intelligence programs in addition to learning about careers outside the traditional STEM fields that use these technologies. No previous experience with any of the technology covered in the camp is required.

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Camps

  • Camp I

    Middle School Camp

    Date: June 9-13
    Grades: 6-8
    Cost:  $400
    Time: 9:00-3:00 Monday-Friday. Drop off between 7:45-8:45 each morning.

     

  • Camp II

    High School Camp

    Date: June 16-20
    Grades: 9-12
    Cost:  $400
    Time: 9:00-3:00 Monday-Friday. Drop off between 7:45-8:45 each morning.

Camp Information

  • Registration for Summer 2025

    Registration Deadline: One week before the camp start date, or until full

    Cancellation/Refund Policy    
    All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. The registration fee, less a $20 cancellation fee, will be refunded if you cancel at least 7 business days before the camp. Any time after that date, refunds (less the $20 fee) will be issued for medical reasons only. Refunds are not given to campers who voluntarily leave camp.

    Camp Set Up

    Camp includes lunch, snacks ,and activities. 

     

  • Gamify Stats

    gam·i·fi·ca·tion (noun)
    adding game features into nongame things, like a website, learning/training systems, fashion, or marketing (to name a few), to engage users and inspire collaboration, sharing, and interaction.

    Gamification is the addition of game elements to non-game activities

    The number of active video gamers worldwide in 2019 was 2.47 billion. 

    By 2025, the global gamification sales revenue is estimated to reach $32 billion.

    Did you know: Domino’s Pizza saw a 30% increase in sales after launching a mobile game app

    Sponsored By

    The Gamification summer camp and workshops are provided by the School of Literature, Writing, and Digital Humanities, the College of Liberal Arts, and the Digital Humanities Lab at SIU.

Contact Info

Rachel Wolters

For Camp Questions

Rebecca Dycus

For Registration Questions