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Youth Minecraft

This instructor-led interactive class uses gameplay as a tool to teach and strengthen a variety of practical and social skills in a fun, engaging environment. Participants will learn how to navigate the Minecraft world while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and planning skills. Throughout the class, participants will learn specific gameplay techniques such as resource gathering, crafting tools and equipment, building structures, farming, exploration, and survival strategies. They will also practice setting goals, following multi-step directions, managing resources, and adapting to unexpected challenges within the game.

Category: Early Academy (Ages 3-12), STEM & Gaming
Ages: 7-12
Criteria: Participants of all abilities, Open to the public
Goals: Improve social skills, problem-solving skills, computer skills
Outcome: Peer relationships, teamwork, technological and minecraft competency, managing emotions while interacting with peers

Program

Date & Time

  • 4:15 pm
  • 5:15 pm

Location

  • AU

Cost

  • 655
Class Details
Class
Date:   Thursday
09/10/2026
  –  12/17/2026
Time:   4:15 pm
  –  5:15 pm
Location:   AU
Cost:   $655

Youth Minecraft

This instructor-led interactive class uses gameplay as a tool to teach and strengthen a variety of practical and social skills in a fun, engaging environment. Participants will learn how to navigate the Minecraft world while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and planning skills. Throughout the class, participants will learn specific gameplay techniques such as resource gathering, crafting tools and equipment, building structures, farming, exploration, and survival strategies. They will also practice setting goals, following multi-step directions, managing resources, and adapting to unexpected challenges within the game.

Category: Early Academy (Ages 3-12), STEM & Gaming
Ages: 7-12
Criteria: Participants of all abilities, Open to the public
Goals: Improve social skills, problem-solving skills, computer skills
Outcome: Peer relationships, teamwork, technological and minecraft competency, managing emotions while interacting with peers
Class Details
Class
Date:   Thursday
09/10/2026
  –  12/17/2026
Time:   4:15 pm
  –  5:15 pm
Location:   AU
Cost:   $655
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