Tokyo, Japan, July 16, 2024 — MIXI, Inc. (“MIXI”), Tokyu Corporation (“Tokyu”), CyberAgent, Inc. (“CyberAgent”), DeNA Co., Ltd. (“DeNA”), and GMO Internet Group, Inc. (“GMO Internet Group”) will host “Kids VALLEY Future Learning Project presents Programming Summer Camp 2024” (“Programming Summer Camp 2024”), a programming event for elementary and junior high school students, in August 2024.

Since 2019, five companies based in Shibuya, MIXI, Tokyu, CyberAgent, DeNA, and GMO Internet Group, have been working with the Shibuya City Board of Education to support programming education at Shibuya City elementary and junior high schools through the Kids VALLEY Future Learning Project (the “Project”). With the introduction of programming education in elementary and junior high schools becoming mandatory in 2020/2021, the Project aims to build a foundation in Shibuya for developing talent with the qualities and abilities needed for the next generation.

Programming Summer Camp 2024 marks the sixth Programming Summer Camp. At this in-person event, participating companies will offer a wide range of content, including workshops on programming and generative AI for elementary and junior high school students.

In addition, information about this project is being shared widely on the official Kids VALLEY website (http://kidsvalley.jp/) to help promote programming education. Kids VALLEY will continue working toward realizing a next-generation education model through public-private collaboration.

Details of the Kids VALLEY Future Learning Project presents Programming Summer Camp 2024

Event Title
Level Up Your Unity Game Development Skills with MIXI Engineers★
Learn the key tips quickly and start building a serious game

Guest
Unity Technologies Japan

Content
While building an original sample game for summer camp, you’ll get a clear, hands-on introduction to everything from the basics of Unity to C# programming. With a 3-hour practical curriculum with support from engineers, it’s time to level up your programming skills in one go!

Introduction to the Main Program
・Guest Lecture: Yohei Yanase, Creator Advocate, Unity Technologies Japan Co., Ltd.
・Learn the most common ways to use Unity
・Build a practice project and learn through hands-on work
・Build and run a 3D game project
・Understand C# programming

*The program is subject to change without notice.

Date & Time
1. August 16, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
2. August 17, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
(The program is the same on both days. Please choose one.)

Admission
Free

Eligibility
Junior high school students nationwide who are interested in programming and game development
(Participants may bring their own laptop or borrow one at the venue.)

Event Format
Held in person at MIXI headquarters in Shibuya Scramble Square

Capacity
Up to 30 people per session

Registration
Required (first-come, first-served; please register via Peatix)

For details on Kids VALLEY Future Learning Project presents Programming Summer Camp 2024 and how to participate, please visit the website below.
https://coeteco.jp/kidsvalley_2024 (Japanese only)