What ages is the camp for?

The camp is designed for kids aged 7–14.

What are the daily hours and pick-up options?

Daily hours are 9:00 am–4:00 pm, early arrival at 8:30 am; normal pick-up 4:00–5:00 pm and late pick-up available until 6:00 pm.

What will my child learn?

Campers learn Java basics, modding tools setup, custom blocks, biomes, mob behavior, debugging, and how to combine assets into a complete mod.

How much does the session cost?

The listed rate is $435 for the five-day camp session.

Is financial aid or payment help available?

Yes—Afterpay is offered for budgeting and need-based financial aid is available; families should apply through the provided form or contact the operator.

Do campers keep their mods?

Yes—students leave with their completed mod files and a certificate after Showcase & Demo Day.

Minecraft Coding Summer Camp at Jacked-In VR: San Antonio Minecraft Modding Camp

On Fredericksburg Road, a block from San Antonio’s vibrant Southtown, Jacked-In VR runs Minecraft Coding Summer Camp — a five-day, full-day program where kids 7–14 move from players to creators. Held at 1924 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78201, the camp pairs supervised computer labs and VR-capable stations with a structured curriculum that teaches Java modding inside a real Minecraft environment.

Mornings start with guided lessons: setting up modding tools, learning Java basics like variables and functions, and producing a first custom block. Afternoons deepen into design and systems—custom biomes, textures, crafting recipes, and the logic that makes game mechanics feel intentional. Mid-week sessions introduce mobs and simple AI behavior: campers program movement, health, drops and interactions, then test and iterate with peers. Day four is integration—students combine assets, puzzles and encounters into a cohesive mod. On Day five each camper presents a demo world at Showcase & Demo Day, walking family and friends through their playable creation and leaving with a certificate and the mod files to keep.

The camp’s key features are its hands-on modding workflow, dedicated workstations, and a final public demo that mimics real development cycles. Jacked-In VR’s approach is rare locally: rather than a passive lesson about coding concepts, the program uses a popular game engine as the development environment, teaching debugging, versioning, and design thinking alongside Java syntax and problem solving. That practical focus makes it a standout in San Antonio’s youth tech offerings.

Logistics are straightforward: five full days, 9:00 am–4:00 pm (early arrival 8:30 am; normal pick-up 4:00–5:00 pm; late pick-up until 6:00 pm), and a listed rate of $435 per session. The camp supports accessibility through financial aid and offers Afterpay for budgeting flexibility. Parents should expect an instructor-led ratio that emphasizes safety, screen breaks, and collaborative playtesting.

Why book this? For families visiting San Antonio who want a productive, creative day for tech-curious kids, this camp blends familiar gameplay with real-world skills. It’s also a strong intro to programming careers framed through play: campers leave with confidence, tangible project work, and a sense of how games are engineered. Whether your child dreams of designing a new mob or simply wants a week of structured creation, Jacked-In VR’s Minecraft Coding Summer Camp offers one of the clearest pathways from passion to skill in the city.

Experienced instructors guide small groups, using version control basics and collaborative playlists so students learn teamwork as much as code. The facility provides headphones, computers and licensed Minecraft modding tools; campers should bring a water bottle, lunch and a curiosity for iterative design. Families traveling through the area can pair a week of camp with River Walk visits, museums, or a relaxed afternoon at nearby parks.