Family Craft & Learn Bootcamp:
A Hands-On Learning Adventure for Families Empowering Parents. Inspiring Children.
Building Together.
Program Overview
Program Overview
Over five immersive days, this workshop empowers parents to become Minecraft creators while children dive into the fundamentals of game design and digital storytelling. Families reconnect through purposeful screen time that fosters creativity, promotes safe technology use, and encourages meaningful play.
Learning Outcomes by Track
Learning Outcomes by Track
Parent Track – Parent Bootcamp
Objective: Train beginner parents to use Minecraft Education as a teaching tool.
Key Outcomes:
- Gain confidence in Minecraft Education Edition for teaching purposes
- Understand and apply Redstone, signs, buttons, and basic building mechanics
- Design a custom Minecraft learning experience focused on digital literacy
- Deliver an educational journey tailored to their child’s learning style
- Reflect on digital habits and model safe, creative tech use.
Daily Schedule :
| Introduction & Digital Awareness | - Get familiar with Minecraft Education Edition - Brainstorm themes around digital safety and online habits | |
| Basic Building Skills | - Learn to build houses and structures - Practice placing signboards and planning layouts | |
| Redstone & Interactions | - Understand basic Redstone mechanics - Create interactive elements like doors and triggers | |
| Story Path Creation | - Build an interactive story path - Use buttons, signs, and characters to create narrative gameplay | |
| Family Showcase & Reflection | - Children explore the world created by their parents - Reflect together on lessons learned and creative outcomes |
Children’s Track – Creative Game Design Workshop
Objective: Introduce children to game design thinking and storytelling through Minecraft Education.
Key Outcomes:
- Learn the basics of Minecraft Education gameplay and interface
- Understand what makes games fun, engaging, and educational
- Practice storytelling and digital creativity through hands-on design
- Experience collaboration, feedback, and reflective learning
- Prepare to test and critique their parents’ final build
Daily Schedule :
| Game Design Orientation | - Discover what makes a game fun and educational - Learn storytelling fundamentals and creative design basics - Discuss popular games and elements of engaging gameplay | |
| Minecraft Education Basics | - Learn to navigate the Minecraft Education platform - Practice basic building, placing blocks, and exploring worlds - Try guided tasks and simple commands | |
| Play & Reflect | - Explore curated educational Minecraft worlds - Identify learning goals and game mechanics - Share insights and reflections through group discussion | |
| Build Challenge Competition | - Work in teams or individually to solve a themed build challenge - Judged on creativity, design, and storytelling - Prizes for effort and participation | |
| Final Adventure Prep | - Get introduced to the world designed by parents - Learn the story, objectives, and mechanics of the world - Prepare to explore and provide feedback in the joint showcase |
Culminating Family Experience – The Digital Discovery World
On the final day, families explore a custom Minecraft world designed by parents and played by children, blending creativity, narrative, and digital safety.
Joint Outcomes:
- Foster shared understanding of digital safety and responsible play
- Celebrate collaborative achievements between parents and children
- Experience learning through fun, interactive gameplay
- Create lasting memories through a unique family-built world
Workshop Details:
- Duration: 5 Days | 2 Hours/Day
- Audience: 1 Parent + 1 Child (Ages 7–12)
- Platform: Minecraft Education Edition (devices provided)
- Facilitators: 2 Certified Educators
- Prizes: 1 Challenge Winner + 9 Participation Awards
- Date: June 29-July 3
- Time: 5 -7 PM
- Location: Jordan Gaming Lab- 24 King Hussein Business Park, Amman