Join us for an immersive, hands-on design experience where Minecraft meets real-world impact! The Minecrafting Judkins Park program invites youth to become Virtuous Future Designers (VFDs) and reimagine the future of Judkins Park using Minecraft Education and cutting-edge digital tools.

What You’ll Do:

✔ Conduct site surveys and gather community input to inspire designs. ✔ Use Minecraft and 3D modeling tools to create interactive park proposals. ✔ Engage in design review sessions with architects and city planners. ✔ Earn digital badges recognizing your design and collaboration skills.

Why Participate?

• Shape the future: Your Minecraft designs will inform real-world park renovations.

• Learn new skills: Gain experience in urban planning, architecture, coding, and environmental design.

• Make an impact: Ensure community voices lead the way in development decisions.

• Build with purpose: Turn gaming into activism, using Minecraft as a tool for self-determination and public space innovation.

Daily Schedule:

10:00 – 10:45 AM: Skill Training (Minecraft tools, coding, 3D modeling)🕚 10:45 – 11:30 AM: Park Visits & Observational Research🕦 11:30 – 12:30 PM: Open Choice Project Work🍽 12:30 – 1:15 PM: Lunch & Reflection🎨 1:15 – 2:00 PM: Special Topics Workshops (History, Community Design, Environmental Storytelling)

Who Can Join?

Youth interested in gaming, design, technology, storytelling, and community activism. No prior experience necessary—just bring your creativity and passion for making a difference!