At the NSLC on Game Design, you’ll explore visual art, system design, and coding workshops that give you the skills to build your video games and interactive experiences.
High School Summer Game Design Programs
Discover a career in game development.
I loved everything about it. Between the people, the trips, the lessons, and the staff, I had a wonderful time and would come back in a heartbeat.
Bradley, Kentucky
Gain industry insights.
Interact with guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds that bring practical knowledge and real-world experiences to the Game Design program.
See Past Guest SpeakersTwo Bit Circus Arcade
Vancouver Film School - School of Creative Technologies
Battlefield Mobile at EA Game
Beyond Capture Studios
Santa Monica Pier
Go beyond the classroom.
Gain a new perspective on game design through field trips that uncover how the industry works behind the scenes. A mix of educational and sightseeing tours allow you to explore the city surrounding the university.
See Trips by LocationLeadership
is in our name.
Each NSLC program contains a leadership curriculum designed to teach skills that can apply to all areas of life. Workshops on personality styles, communication and listening, resilience, and empathy set the foundation for a successful future, no matter where it may lead.
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NSLC provides an immersive pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. All students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories and will be provided meals through campus dining services.
University of British Columbia⊛
Vancouver, BC
$3,895 Residential
Summer 2024
Jul 20 - Jul 28
Aug 1 - Aug 9
University of California, Los AngelesΔ
Los Angeles, CA
$3,995 Residential
Summer 2024
Jun 23 - Jul 1
Jul 5 - Jul 13
⊛ NSLC has no affiliation with UBC and UBC is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of NSLC in any way.
Δ The NSLC is not sponsored by UCLA.
Tuition Resources
Flexible plans allow you to pay monthly – until 30 days before your program – at no additional fee.
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Affordable trip insurance protects your investment in case of emergency.
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NSLC awards more than $500,000 in scholarships each year.
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Earn College Credit
NSLC has partnered with American University to offer an online college credit opportunity for students across all our programs and locations. AU’s faculty-taught courses are completed at home outside the dates of your program and tailored to complement your area of study.
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