Let your child's passion for gaming inspire their passion for learning.
Our Mission
Learn By Gaming uses video games to teach. We meet kids at their interests and ignite a lifelong passion for learning. Through our summer camps, afterschool activities, and other projects we foster a youth gaming community that our generation never had.
The unique Learn by Gaming approach combines STEM Common Core Curriculum and Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) to create a well-rounded educational experience. Our teachers are experienced educators in the Los Angeles area and our staff is dedicated to making our process as fulfilling for students as possible. We are lifelong gamers who understand the impact gaming can have in the development of a young person.
Our Team
Jordan Hicks
Co-Founder
Jordan Hicks is from Trussville, Alabama. He grew up in video game culture and understands the power of education through gaming as a medium. Jordan constantly seeks out new experiences, ideas and people while maintaining a positive, productive, and enriching mindset.
Doug Watkins
Co-Founder
Doug has been a lifelong gamer. Gaming rewarded Doug with an intense curiosity and a willingness to try and, at times, fail. Doug has taught for summer camps, workshops, and college classes. He believes that the drive must come from the person who is trying to learn - instead of trying to force that drive, Doug meets his students at their interests and finds their inherent educational value.
James Pike
Director of Education
Jim is the 3rd grade teacher at Ascension Catholic School in Los Angeles. He has a California Teaching Credential and is pursing his Masters in Educational Based Technology. For the past year Jim has been using Minecraft to teach Common Core Math curriculum and has been a contributor on Educade.org. Jim is a strong believer in game based learning and aspires to bring it to the mainstream.