Do your children love Minecraft? Ever thought about sending them to Minecraft camp?

You may be surprised to learn that studies indicate Minecraft camp gives kids the tools they need to solve problems. Combined with an experienced support system (like camp instructors), this kind of course teaches students social skills that lead to a more successful future.

But what about the educational benefits? Could learning and playing Minecraft make youngsters better students? Does it help them develop into well-adjusted adults?

The answer: A resounding “yes!” all around.

Luckily, KidzToPros (KTP) is keenly aware of the many benefits of Minecraft. In response, we created some fun, challenging and popular summer camps to get kids engaged with this beloved and best-selling video game. 

What Is Minecraft Anyway?

Parents who aren’t gamers often feel out-of-touch with their children who love playing Minecraft. They wonder: What do kids actually do in the game? What’s it like? And why do they love it so much?

Often described as a “sandbox game” because players create their own virtual world with seemingly endless possibilities, Minecraft draws children of all ages. Working in 3D, students build their own world by manipulating blocks. Immersing themselves in different environments, campers build and break down worlds, mine, battle mobs, rebuild and explore a constantly-changing landscape.

No wonder it’s become one of the world’s leading video games for kids. Children go crazy for Minecraft!

The Benefits of Learning & Playing Minecraft

So why should you entertain Minecraft camp for your video game lovers? Below we explore 10 important social and academic benefits of attending a KTP Minecraft camp this summer. 

1. Increased Attention Span

In the world of KTP Minecraft, campers dream big! They work hard, complete tasks, analyze the results and make improvements. This takes renewed dedication, focus and endurance. Kids learn that dreams come true if they don’t give up – even when it takes time. 

2. Collaborative Team Building

The Minecraft community provides players with a large, international and extensive source of learning. Every player learns from their peers as they go. Likewise, players at KTP camps also benefit from the learning community at camp. They spend days working together and partner up to create maps, artwork and architectural masterpieces that often leave the adults around them marveling at their innovative teamwork. 

3. Improved Goal-Setting

At KTP Minecraft and coding camps for kids, campers start each session with a great idea. Making a plan of action gets them started, and instructors provide guidance to set realistic but challenging goals. Kids learn to manage their time, continually think ahead and work toward their objectives. When they make a mistake, they discover how to back up, try again, and work toward success.

4. Heightened Creativity

Children have no limits when it comes to their imagination. Our passionate instructors encourage campers to explore and design worlds, accept challenges posed by others, and think outside the box to create unique experiences only dreamed of before.

5. Innovative Solution-Finding

Minecraft doesn’t make success super-easy. Kids must work to overcome weather and other environmental challenges thrown at them. They look for resources, build effective tools, discover sources of food, and build structures that provide shelter. KTP instructors encourage kids to learn from mistakes and, above all, have fun while taking safe risks in this online world. 

6. Hands-on STEM Training

The building exercises within Minecraft give kids an exciting introduction to – or refresher in – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The more creative the idea or design, the better. Specifically, campers get hands-on experience in lessons using architecture, coding, scientific methodology, engineering principles and geometry, all important areas of skill for the future. 

7. Boosted Self-Confidence

When children find themselves in a vast, open wilderness, they learn to trust themselves in order to survive. Minecraft does this sometimes without providing detailed instructions so kids can try out different problem-solving techniques. KTP instructors react enthusiastically to these challenges, encouraging campers to go for it and take advantage of that freedom. Mistakes can be great learning experiences. Kids discover they have what it takes to get out of these challenges with more knowledge and experience. That makes the next adventure even better!

8. Learned Business Skills

Minecraft is built with servers. Server owners then bring on friends to play and promote them as moderators or administrators. These mods and admins earn special privileges and take on the added responsibility of keeping toxic players out of the space. They also help players understand the game and obey community rules. These important social and business skills last long past summer’s end. 

9. Improved Computer Literacy 

Our tech-driven future requires a knowledgeable workforce. Kids need to get comfortable with computer hardware and coding, and they do so easily in a fun environment like coding camps for kids. Students also enjoy this new literacy that helps them adapt to their surroundings, function with ease and compete as adults in the future. 

10. Collective Global Outlook

One day, your children will work with peers from all over the world. Help them gain the knowledge and confidence they need, along with social skills, empathy and communication, to grow toward a successful and happy future. It all starts now!

Minecraft and Coding Camps for Kids  

Lead your kids toward an adventurous and productive summer improving valuable creative and cognitive skills. After all, isn’t that the best type of learning? 

Let KidzToPros create a gateway to STEM success for your children through our popular Minecraft programs. Enroll your kids in a KTP Minecraft camp near you today!