Kalexedy Summer Sessions

Escape This Camp

Escape the Ordinary

Fun and Learning Combined

Calling All Puzzle Masters!

Have you ever dreamt of designing your own escape room? At Kalexedy's Escape This Camp, you'll get to do just that! This action-packed camp is your chance to dive into the exciting world of escape rooms, transforming your creativity into mind-bending puzzles and immersive challenges.

Become an Escape Room Architect:

Design Like a Pro: This camp is more than just solving puzzles; it's about creating them! Learn the secrets of escape room design, from brainstorming unique themes and storylines to crafting challenging puzzles that will test your team's skills.
Unleash Your Inner Engineer: Escape rooms rely on a surprising amount of engineering! You'll explore basic engineering concepts as you design and build hidden compartments, create clever clues, and develop mechanisms to bring your escape room to life.
Think Creatively with Technology: Technology can add a whole new dimension to escape rooms. Learn how to incorporate simple electronics and other creative tech elements to make your escape room truly stand out.

Helpful Instructions

Escape This Camp is a week of endless fun and creative exploration:

Story Time: Every escape room needs a captivating story! Work with your fellow campers to brainstorm unique themes, develop compelling narratives, and design a world that will draw players in.
Puzzle Powerhouse: Get ready to put your thinking caps on! Learn different puzzle types and design your own brain teasers that challenge logic, problem-solving, and teamwork. From classic ciphers to mechanical contraptions, the possibilities are endless!
Building Your Escape Room: Once you've designed your puzzles and storyline, it's time to bring your vision to life! Use a variety of materials to construct your escape room, incorporating props, decorations, and special effects to create an immersive experience.
Testing Time: The ultimate test – can you escape your own creation? Work together with your team to solve the puzzles you designed and see if you can escape the room within the time limit! This is a great opportunity to refine your escape room and make adjustments before the big reveal.
The Grand Escape: It's showtime! Invite friends and family to experience the escape room you designed. Witness their excitement as they work together to solve your puzzles and escape the room before time runs out!

Who Should Attend Escape This Camp?

If you're a person who is:

Creative and enjoys thinking outside the box
A natural problem solver and loves puzzles
Enjoys working with others and collaborating on projects
Excited by the challenge of building something unique

Then Escape This Camp is the perfect place for you!

Building and Brainstorming

Friends, teamwork and fun!

STEAM Connections

Escape This Camp isn't just about creating fun escape rooms. It's also about developing valuable skills that will benefit you in all areas of life:

STEAM Skills in Action: Escape room design incorporates elements of science, technology, engineering, and math. You'll learn critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills as you design puzzles and build your escape room.
Collaboration is Key: Building an escape room is a team effort! You'll learn to communicate effectively, share ideas, and work together to achieve a common goal.
Boost Your Creativity: This camp is all about unleashing your inner creator! You'll develop your creative thinking skills as you design puzzles, storylines, and the overall atmosphere of your escape room.

What You'll Learn:

Escape Room Design Principles: Learn the essential steps involved in creating an engaging and challenging escape room experience.
Storytelling for Escape Rooms: Develop your skills in crafting a captivating narrative that will draw players into your escape room.
Puzzle Design: Explore different puzzle types and learn how to create brain teasers that challenge logic, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Basic Engineering Concepts: Learn how to apply simple engineering principles to build hidden compartments, create mechanisms, and bring your escape room to life.
Creative Uses of Technology: Explore how to incorporate basic electronics, coding, and other creative tech elements to enhance your escape room.
Communication and Collaboration Skills: Develop your ability to work effectively with others to brainstorm ideas, share feedback, and achieve a common goal.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Sharpen your critical thinking skills as you design puzzles and challenges that require creative solutions.

Helpful Instructions

Get Ready to Design, Build, and Escape!

Escape This Camp at Kalexedy is an unforgettable experience that combines the thrill of creative problem-solving with the excitement of bringing your ideas to life. You'll learn valuable skills, make new friends, and have a blast as you design, build, and play your very own escape room!