Youth Program
June 1, 2026
NEW! Modding in Stardew Valley for Grades 6–8
Visual Arts Building
Stardew Valley is a widely popular farming sim by lone developer ConcernedApe. Due to its simplicity, it offers a beginner-friendly introduction to modding games. Campers will be introduced to the concepts and execution of pixel art, sprites, basic 2D game construction, and using the coding language JSON to alter the base game in new and exciting ways.
Because participants share a love of gaming, creativity, and problem-solving, campers will quickly find they have a lot in common—making this a fun, collaborative, and engaging week. The camp is led by Jessica Vachon, PFW Lecturer in Web Design in the Department of Art and Design.
Monday, June 1–Friday, June 5 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne Visual Arts Building Room 212
$225