Hands-On Programs in Art, Robotics & Design Thinking
Games, Storytelling & Minecraft

Game Forge Fridays

Friday nights belong to games. Game Forge Fridays brings together game design, storytelling, and Minecraft in one evening — run in partnership with Story Forge Game Store, our neighbor at 113 Liberty Street. Students play deeply, build worlds, and learn the mechanics behind the games they love.

The night starts at Story Forge with hands-on game design — game theory, storytelling, and character building, explored through tabletop and role-playing games, surrounded by the real thing. After a break, everyone moves next door to the Newburgh Creates studio to build together in Minecraft — and eat pizza.

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Program Game Forge Fridays
Ages 9–14 years old
Category Games, Storytelling & Minecraft
Schedule Fridays 4:30–9:00 PM
Fall Sessions Session 1: Sept 18 – Oct 23 · Session 2: Oct 30 – Dec 11 (no class Nov 27)
Location 113 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY
Partner Story Forge Game Store
Cost Scholarships available
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Friday Night

How the night works

Both spaces are at 113 Liberty Street. Students stay with our instructors for the whole evening, including the break.

What Students Learn

Learning outcomes

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In the studio

Students designing and playing games together Students deep in a game session Students gathered around a game build Game night in the studio
Instructor

Meet your instructor

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Ahona
Lead Teacher, Game Forge Fridays · Newburgh Creates
For Educators

Teacher resources

Curriculum guides, session plans, and program materials for Game Forge Fridays instructors and partner educators are available in the teacher portal.

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Enroll in Game Forge Fridays

Open to youth ages 9–14 in the Hudson Valley. Scholarships available.

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