Impact 21 is on KSDK online

http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/397660/3/Local-eighth-ninth-graders-to-design-video-game-for-disabled-children-

IMPACT 21 is on KSDK's website. Our young scholars are going to be doing big things and helping a lot of people. We have an amazing group of kids, so lets show them support. Look for more IMPACT 21 updates.

YLC launches its 1st online class

Youth Learning Center is proud to present the launch of our newest education outlet. We have created a free online class to show you and your students how to make your own "space shooter" game and get started making games with Gamesalad. This is the first class of many to come and your feedback is most appreciated.  Just follow the link below and enjoy!!!

https://www.udemy.com/creating-video-games-with-ylc-lite/

A Successful Youth Game Jam, thanks to our YLC Board, Sponsors, and Volunteers!

YLC sends a gigantic THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Inaugural Youth Game Jam this past Saturday, we especially want to thank:

• Our fabulous and dedicated YLC Board of Directors
• Our generous sponsors:
• MasterCard
• Enterprise Holdings
• GrayBar
• Simutronics
• Nvidia
• All of our hard-working volunteers (who gave over 300 hours of their time this weekend!)

We could NOT have pulled of such a successful event with out you!

Game Jam Wrap Up and Presentations!

Teams are finishing up their games after a long, hard day of work! Pictures from team presentations are here! Each team was responsible for brainstorming ideas, designing the game, and implementing it. It took a lot of dedication and creativity to make these projects come to life!

A big thank you to all of our design mentors and volunteers! We really appreciate all of your hard work and help to make this day possible.

Team Update: Team Shark Escape!

Team Shark Escape! puts the final touches on their game, including adding graphics and inserting a credits page. This team has created an elaborate game in which players must avoid a shark by dodging different predators.

Team Update: Team Pedro

This team has finished an awesome game with time to spare!! In the game, a poisonous fish must navigate to eat grass and avoid other predators. The pictures below show both regular and aerial views of the game!

Wii Boxing Challenge Begins!

Teams take a break from their projects to compete in Wii Boxing for a chance to win iTunes Giftcards. Good luck!