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Top Projects from Our Winter School Holiday Camps
Every school holidays we’re blown away by the creativity and imagination that comes to life at Code Camp, but this past winter was something truly special. From coding adventures to hands-on design and storytelling, our campers amazed us with what they could do in just a few days.
It’s one thing to expect fun and learning at a holiday camp, but it’s another to walk past a project and think, “Wait… a kid made that?”. These moments happen again and again at Code Camp and they’re a testament to what children can achieve when they’re encouraged to explore, experiment and express themselves.
So let’s take a look at some of the standout projects from this past season!
1. Arcade style game
Created in Spark Coding, "Candy Rush Fun Run" is a vibrant arcade-style game sends players racing through a colourful candy world, collecting coins and dodging obstacles. With custom graphics, smooth gameplay and clever mechanics, it’s a fantastic example of how kids can combine creativity and problem-solving to build something fun, playful and uniquely theirs. Want to try it? Click here to play.
2. Minecraft rollercoaster
Created in Minecraft Engineers, this rollercoaster impressed us with its complexity and thoughtful design. From the track layout to the timing of the redstone-powered sections, every part was carefully planned like a true engineer at work. It’s a fantastic example of how creativity and technical thinking can come together in a fun and exciting way. Want to come for a ride?
3. Stop-motion movie
Created in Animation Camp, this stop motion project caught our eye with its vibrant characters, colourful backgrounds and clever use of green screen effects. Every scene was carefully planned and brought to life frame by frame, showing real patience and attention to detail. It’s a fun, creative piece that shows how kids can tell stories in their own unique way when given the tools to explore animation.
4. Macrame rainbow
Created in our Crochet, Knitting & Macrame Camp, this macrame rainbow stood out for its beautiful colour choices, thoughtful details and overall creativity. Each section was carefully knotted and arranged, showing a great eye for balance and design. Beyond being a lovely piece to display, it also highlights the fine motor skills, patience and focus developed through hands-on crafting.
5. Spy world in Minecraft
Created in Minecraft Masters, this incredible spy world reveals a secret path full of challenges a spy must navigate to reach their hidden headquarters. From water elevators and lava traps to hidden passageways and clever escape routes, every step tests your stealth and wit! We love the masterful creativity behind all the secret gadgets and tricky traps. It’s a true showcase of imagination, careful planning, and top-level problem-solving skills.
These incredible creations from our Winter Camps highlight the talent, creativity and problem-solving skills of our young campers. Whether they were coding games, building rollercoasters, crafting with their hands or telling stories through animation, each project reflects what’s possible when kids are given the chance to explore, experiment and create in a supportive environment.
Want to help your child discover what they can build next?
Your Ultimate school holidays activity list
1. Get creative with Minions
What is it?
Kids go bananas for Minions (pun intended) and these school holidays they can express their fandom making a Minions movie using stop-motion animation techniques. Over 2 days, kids create their own Minions clay characters and design their own film set. The magic begins when they see their characters come to life by taking multiple images of objects and stitching them together to look like they’re moving! - It’s incredibly fun!
Why go?
If they watch their favourite animated movies on repeat, they’ll love creating Minions clay figurines and developing their own story, taking lots of still frames and stitching them together to create their very first movie!
Ages: 5-7
2. Become a DJ
What is it?
Children will take their first steps into the exciting world of mixing music to create their own DJ set.
Why go?
Kids will love mixing their favourite pop tunes using beat matching and transitions on real DJ decks. Plus, they will design their own DJ brand, develop branded merch, and even perform a DJ set to their friends!
Ages: 8-13
3. Pilot a drone
What is it?
Kids learn to pilot a drone using coding to design a flight path and watch in wonder as the drone takes flight!
Why go?
If your kid shows an interest in drones, they can learn more than just the basics of flying. Kids get a taste of cutting-edge technology and learn about coding, problem-solving, engineering, design, and more. They’ll learn about drone tech and safety, movie making, and discover how drones have a positive social impact when used to fight bushfires, rescue koalas, spot sharks on the coast and loads more!
Ages: 9-13
4. Become a YouTuber
What is it?
While they may not end up with YouTube stardom, we’re sure kids will have a new lens on screen time. They will be equipped with the skills to start producing and directing their own ideas instead of simply watching other people's! Plus, they’ll gain confidence ‘performing’ in front of audiences and on set and importantly, learn about staying safe online.
Why go?
Taking a YouTube fixation and turning it into something incredibly productive where kids will learn planning, storytelling, filming and video editing to become the star in their very own YouTube-style videos.
Ages: 8-13
5. Produce a LEGO movie
What is it?
Turn hours of playing with LEGO characters into an even more creative pursuit, by teaching kids to create their own LEGO Movie.
Why go?
They can use their favourite LEGO characters and sets, come up with a fun storyline and use stop-motion techniques to produce a short animation film. It will transform the way they play at home and offer endless hours of creativity for the rest of the holidays.
Ages: 7-12
6. Code a game
What is it?
Kids can design their own arcade-style video games (like Super Mario Bros), jam-packed with cool characters like zombies and unicorns, and awesome gaming features such as invisibility cloaks and shrinking potions. They’ll learn drag and drop code and logic to connect all the design elements together and bring their games to life!
Why go?
Kids are spending countless hours on Roblox and Minecraft these days. Get them to spark their creative side instead, by producing their own original games, using a combination of creative level design, storytelling and problem-solving to bring their creations to life. It’s so much fun, they won’t realise they are actually learning some very important coding and tech skills for their future.
Ages: 7-12
7. Develop a Website
What is it?
For kids with some proficiency in coding, they’ll create their own website from scratch about an animal, movie, sporting team or their favourite topic.
Why go?
With 1.93 billion websites on the world wide web, developers are in higher demand than ever before. It’s a great head start to gain fundamental web building skills and your kids will have so much fun in the process.