Get kids into coding with Mind Buzz’s Minecraft Camps | Competition Giveaway Inside!
By Marnie Adams, Contributor @ Kids In Perth 11 Sep 2025
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If your child is Minecraft-obsessed (like my daughter Imogen!), why not turn that screen time into something a little more productive these school holidays?
Every School Holidays, Mind Buzz presents its popular Minecraft School Holiday Camps.
It offers the perfect mix of fun, learning and creativity.
While the kids think they’re just building castles or dodging creepers... they’re actually being introduced and learning the basics of coding, logic, and digital design.
Introducing young minds to STEM in fun and engaging ways.
What sets Mind Buzz apart is also how they’ve built a safe and inclusive online community.
Their custom Minecraft servers are setup specifically for children.
Creating a space where they can play, collaborate, make friends, and even join regular challenges. Beyond the School Holidays, Mind Buzz offers more than just a camp it’s an invitation into an ongoing digital clubhouse that helps kids feel connected.
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Founded by Sean Firth, a Perth teacher, who is passionate about using gaming as a tool for education, Mind Buzz blends tech skills with social-emotional learning. Whether your child is a curious beginner or a mini-developer in the making, there are programs to suit every level—including their Developer Course, which dives deeper into coding using Minecraft.
As a mum, I’m all for finding activities that spark curiosity and build real-world skills—and Mind Buzz ticks all the boxes. It's safe, educational, and loads of fun.
For upcoming School Holiday camp dates and bookings, visit mindbuzz.com.au or click the shortcut buttons below.
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Minecraft is a popular sandbox video game that allows players to build, explore, and create their own virtual worlds using various materials and resources. It can be played alone or with others, offering endless possibilities for creativity and adventure.
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Minecraft + Engineering Camp (2 Days)
This is a 2 day camp run in collaboration between Mind Buzz and Young Engineers.
One day the children are working in Minecraft with the next day working in the Engineering realm.
Laptops (supplied) will be used to unlock the magic of JAVA Minecraft and bring LEGO to life.
Working across multiple servers, children will be learning things like crafting, teleporting and how to navigate between worlds using commands with the end goal of building a working themepark,
Date, Location & Times
- Tues 30 Sept to Wed 1 Oct
- Thurs 2 to Fri 3 Oct
@ Perth CBD | 140 St Georges Terrace from 9am to 3:30pm
Cost: $115 per child
Minecraft Camp
Fun and educational Minecraft camp using laptops (supplied) to unlock the true magic of JAVA Minecraft.
It’s a great school holiday activity and the kids can continue their learning and connections long after the workshop finishes.
Working across multiple servers learning things like crafting, teleporting and how to navigate between worlds using commands. Minecraft commands are great for learning the building blocks of coding. Starting off in a tutorial section before graduating through levels of difficulty into the other servers/worlds.
The day is designed to maximise collaboration between players and we place a heavy emphasis on caring for other players, helping out and being a leader.
All participants will receive FREE access to the MindBuzz camp world and online camper courses after the camp! Participants will also have the chance to earn leadership ranks on the day such as COACH and MODERATOR.
Dates, Times & Locations:
3 Oct @ Ellenbrook
6 Oct @ Leederville & Virtual
7 oct @ Joondalup & Port Kennedy
8 Oct @ Kalamunda & Bunbury
9 Oct @ Mt Hawthorn & Virtual
10 October @ Ellenbrook & Bibra Lake
From 9:30am to 3:30pm
Cost: $29 (Virtual), $79 (Minecraft Camp), $89 per child (Mega Camp)
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Learn More | Minecraft Fun Facts
Minecraft is a popular sandbox video game that allows players to build, explore, and create their own virtual worlds using various materials and resources. It can be played alone or with others, offering endless possibilities for creativity and adventure.
Top 10 Fun Facts
Fun Fact #1: Minecraft was created by Markus "Notch" Persson and first released in 2011.
Fun Fact #2: It is the best-selling video game of all time, with over 200 million copies sold.
Fun Fact #3: Minecraft has no set goals, allowing players to explore and create their own experiences.
Fun Fact #4: The game is played in a blocky, pixelated style, with each block representing a different material or object.
Fun Fact #5: Minecraft has several game modes, including survival, creative, and adventure modes.
Fun Fact #6: The game has its own unique language, made up of nonsensical words and phrases like "creeper" and "Ender Dragon."
Fun Fact #7: Minecraft has been used in classrooms as a teaching tool, allowing students to learn about physics, math, and even history.
Fun Fact #8: The game has inspired numerous spin-offs and adaptations, including Minecraft Earth, Minecraft Dungeons, and Minecraft: The Movie.
Fun Fact #9: Minecraft has a dedicated modding community, with players creating their own modifications and additions to the game.
Fun Fact #10: Minecraft has hosted several large-scale events, including MineCon, which features panels, tournaments, and other activities for players and fans.
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