D&D: Game Master Academy (Age 11-13) | Kids Out and About Salt Lake City

D&D: Game Master Academy (Age 11-13)


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 06/26/2026
Does your child love tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons? This camp is designed for aspiring storytellers and strategists who want to learn the art of being a Game Master (GM). Over five days, students will explore the fundamentals of running engaging games, from building immersive worlds and creating memorable characters to managing rules, pacing, and player dynamics.

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Does your child love tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons? This camp is designed for aspiring storytellers and strategists who want to learn the art of being a Game Master (GM). Over five days, students will explore the fundamentals of running engaging games, from building immersive worlds and creating memorable characters to managing rules, pacing, and player dynamics. Through hands-on practice, improvisation challenges, and collaborative storytelling, students will gain the confidence and skills to design and run their own polished one-shot adventure or campaign opener by the end of the week.

Learning Objectives:
  • Learn the core responsibilities of a Game Master, including world-building, character creation, and narrative planning
  • Develop skills in managing game flow, rules, pacing, and player dynamics through hands-on practice
  • Gain confidence in improvisation and collaborative storytelling while designing and running an original one-shot adventure
Location: 
Youth Education at the University of Utah, 540 Arapeen Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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Contact name: 
Youth Education
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
06/26/2026
Time: 
9:00am-12:00pm