ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp (Grades 6-8)

Middle School Students: Unlock the skills for competitive gaming with strategy, team building, and fun at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEsports Camp

 At ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEsports, aspiring middle school gamers will immerse themselves in the exciting world of competitive gaming. In USF’s Recreation and Wellness Esports Living Lab on the Tampa Campus, this camp offers a unique opportunity to explore what it takes to be an esports player while building teamwork skills and mastering the fundamentals of esports teams.
 
Campers will dive into popular games like Rocket League, Fortnite, Fall Guys, and more, learning key strategies and techniques that top esports players use to succeed. With hands-on gaming sessions and team challenges, participants will sharpen their skills, collaborate with fellow players, and gain insight into the fast-growing world of professional esports. Get ready for a fun and competitive camp experience where every gamer has a chance to shine!

ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp Details

Camp Director: Andrew Ross and Abigail Vorhies

Location: ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa - Recreation and Wellness Building (Esports Living Lab)

Grade Levels: Entering 6th - 8th

Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Cost: $425


ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp

Dates Campus Register
June 2nd - 6th, 2025 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa

What to Expect

Game On: Mastering Teamwork

At the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEsports summer camp, participants learn teamwork in a gaming environment by communicating strategies and sharing information about opponents. Collaboration fosters cooperation, allowing each player to contribute their strengths. Campers also adapt their roles based on team needs, promoting flexibility and problem-solving.

Play Fair: Building Social Skills

Good sportsmanship means playing with integrity, respecting teammates, opponents, and coaches, and fostering a positive environment. Campers develop social skills through communication, learning to express themselves, listen, and handle conflicts. This helps build relationships, navigate group dynamics, and encourages personal growth.

Stay Safe: Navigating Online Worlds

Campers learn the importance of protecting personal information and the risks of oversharing online. They’re taught to create strong, secure passwords and manage their digital footprints to maintain privacy. This is especially crucial when exploring streaming platforms and casting gameplay.

Winning Strategies: Compete and Adapt

Campers learn to analyze in-game situations, anticipate opponents' moves, and adapt strategies to evolving challenges, refining tactics and optimizing team performance. They embrace healthy competition, staying calm under pressure, handling losses as growth opportunities, and celebrating victories with humility and respect for opponents.

Are you looking for a summer camp that combines fun, learning, and the exciting world of esports? The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEsports Summer Camp offers a unique opportunity for your child to explore their passion for gaming while developing essential skills that go far beyond the screen.

Campers will dive into popular games like Rocket League, Fortnite, and Fall Guys, mastering strategies and techniques used by top esports players. Whether they’re perfecting their teamwork, sharpening their problem-solving skills, or learning to adapt under pressure, this camp provides a structured environment where play meets purpose.

Campers at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏESports Summer Camp

Useful Information

When does registration open for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp?

Registration for all 2025 summer camps will open on February 1, 2025.

What is the capacity of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp?

Each session of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp has a capcity of 30.

What is the refund/cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel a camp registration, please email youthxp@usf.edu. If the cancellation occurs 10 business days prior to camp start date, you will receive a refund with the exception of administration fees. However, if the cancellation is received within 10 business days of the camp start date, no refund will be given. No refunds will be issued after the start date of the camp.

We make every effort to run all camps exactly as scheduled. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to cancel, postpone or combine camps, or change a camp location, you will be notified by email or phone. It is important that we have your current contact information. If ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcancels the camp, you will receive a full refund. If USF reschedules a camp you will have the option to receive a full refund. 

Who are the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFaculty/Staff that lead the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp?

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp is led by Andrew Ross, the Esports Coordinator at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, alongside Abigail Vorhies, Assistant Director of Sports Programs for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏRecreation and Wellness. Held in the state-of-the-art Esports Living Lab at the Campus Recreation Center, campers will have access to a 2,700-square-foot esports lab featuring 40 Lenovo Legion gaming PCs, a private gaming suite for competitions, and a broadcast room equipped for live event production. The lab also includes console stations with PlayStations, Xboxes, and Nintendo Switches, offering a dynamic space for both competitive and recreational gaming experiences.

Where is the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp located?

The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp takes place at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏRecreation and Wellness Center, conveniently located on the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏTampa campus next to the Yuengling Center. The facility's address is 12530 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏBull Run Drive, Tampa, FL 33620.

What time is drop-off and pick-up for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp?

Our staff will be ready to welcome your child for drop-off at 8:50 AM in front of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏRecreation and Wellness building, with pick-up starting at 4:00 PM. If you are running late for drop-off or pick-up, please call our office at (813) 974-3355 to let us know.

After registering for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp, when will I start receiving logistical details, including drop-off and pick-up times?

You will receive several reminder emails leading up to the camp start date. Emails will be sent 60, 30, 14, 7, and 1 day prior, each containing important information to ensure a successful experience at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏMiddle School Esports Camp.

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