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Jones Jam

Get ready to Jam!

Chicode in collaboration with Jones College Prep is hosting a unique experience that will challenge young creative minds through the art of game development. Calling all makers to participate in the school’s first creative festival—Jones Jam!

What:  High school students from all experience levels throughout CPS will converge onto Jones to design a game using their imagination through storytelling, problem-solving, art & design, and coding in just one day. Jones Jam is a free* all-day celebration of creativity highlighting game development with workshops, creative science activities, food, and fun things to do.

When: Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, 8 AM - 8 PM  (see website for detailed schedule)
CPS School Improvement Day - No school for students.

Where:  Jones College Prep, 700 South State Street, Chicago.
Printers Row area in the South Loop, near State St. and Congress Pkwy., or at the Harrison stop on the Red Line.

WhoJones Jam is open to all CPS high school students; beginner to young pro, with an interest in coding, video game development, and digital design.

*Registration is required and space is limited.

Join JonesJam.org
 
Questions? Want to volunteer? Contact:

Chicode Team
[email protected]

Jones College Prep
(773) 534-8602

Cynthia Liligan, CS Teacher
clilagan@cps.edu

Troy Hilbrands, Director of Development
thilbrands@cps.edu