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Gameheads empowers youth through innovative gaming and technology programs, fostering skills for future careers while promoting community engagement and creativity. They aim to shape the next generation of leaders in the tech industry.

Gameheads: Kids blends play, creativity, art, and technology through a curated selection of age-appropriate video games, programming activities, digital art, arts &amp; crafts, creator experiences and physical play experiences. Students build digital confidence while exploring game design, hands-on creative projects, movement-based activities, and collaborative learning in a safe and supervised environment.Learn more about the program <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gameheadsoakland.org/gameheads-kids/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>. Camp Themes:July 13th-16th: Minecraft Theme WeekJuly 20th-23rd: VR Exploration WeekJuly 27th-31st: Create a Character WeekAugust 3rd-6th: AI &amp; Robotic WeekAugust 10th-13th: Throwback Gaming Week

Gameheads: Kids 2026

Join Gameheads for our inaugural gala in Oakland, an evening of inspiration and impact. Featuring leaders across technology and culture the Gala will include - LIVE MUSIC FROM FLEETWOOD BLACKCASH BARDINNER BY <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/chefs_way_catering_llc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">CHEFS WAY CATERING</a>SILENT AUCTIONSTUDENT SHOWCASESSPECIAL GUEST PRESENTERGAME DEMOSSEMI FORMAL ATTIRE REQUESTED Your ticket will directly benefit Gameheads&#39; award-winning program preparing youth to shape the future of gaming and technology - and our communities.&nbsp;Social hour and networking at 6:00pm. &nbsp;Dinner at 7:00pm.

Summer Gala in the Garden

Join us for the Gameheads Annual Gala 🎮, an evening where youth from low-income communities share the games and tech projects they&rsquo;ve built with the support of our mentors. Your registration helps sustain our year-round programs in coding, game design, and DevOps, and keeps pathways open for underrepresented youth in tech. Reserve your spot 🗓️ and stand alongside the next generation of developers and creators.

Annual Gala

Save the date for&nbsp;the 12th Annual Gameheads Student Showcase 🎮✨ Experience original games, animations, and interactive projects created by young developers learning to build careers in tech and creative media. This family friendly event will include original games, entertainment, food trucks and more!

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12th Annual Gameheads Student Showcase

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