Come and play competitive video games and learn what it takes to improve your game!
Whether you’re more of a casual gamer curious about how to get good, or if you’re already great, you can learn a lot about how top tier college and pro players become as good as they can be. Then, turn around and use your new knowledge to become the best teammate you can at this week-long overnight esports and video gaming camp! This program is run by professional esport coaches at Clark University for gamers ages 14 to 19. Summer Esports Boot Camp features guest speakers, live tournaments, professional coaching, a visit to Helix Esports Facility with Oxygen Esports, and more, on and off the Clark campus. Compete and work on titles such as: League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart, Fortnite, and more!
Are you ready to bring YOUR esports and gaming to the next level? Come join top youth players for a week of competitive and recreational esports at Clark University’s premier esports facilities. You will experience top-level gaming and strategies with Clark’s professional esports coaches and collegiate players. This is your chance to learn from the best, play with the best, and be your best. Learn tips, tricks, and how teamwork is crucial to bring your game to the next level.
Clark University is a top-ranked esports program in the U.S. and is led by pro esports coach and player, Coach Shifty, and his team. In this program, we will help you cultivate your “inner esports pro” with real-time feedback and coaching, along with an insight into the esports industry from experts. Coach Shifty has been coaching Overwatch professionally since 2017 for both Team Dignitas and British Hurricane, the London Spitfire Academy team.
Are YOU GAME?
Camp Dates:
- Session 1: Saturday, July 6, to Friday, July 12
- Session 2: Saturday, July 13, to Friday, July 19
Cost: $1,399 overnight for the week. $999 day for the week. Space is limited — register early.
Esports Camp Age Range: 14–19 (rising middle school to rising college)
Event Location(s): Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts, a state-of-the-art esports facility, with a planned trip to Helix Esports with professional esports organization Oxygen Esports, located at Gillette Stadium at Patriot Place in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
Housing: Overnight in the Clark University dorms, with supervision by staff
Meals: All meals and snacks provided as part of the fee. A variety of meal choices will be provided, but please let us know if your camper has specific dietary restrictions ahead of attending the camp.
Tentative Schedule: Example of our daily schedule, details, and schedule subject to change:
Expected schedule*, with an outing to the Helix Esports facility:
- 8:30–9 a.m. — Breakfast
- 9–10:30 a.m. — Esports Workshop
- 10:30 a.m.–noon — Improvement Scrims and/or Guest Speaker and Q&A
- Noon–1:30 p.m. — Lunch and Free Time
- 1:30–2:30 p.m. — Professional esports coaching, tips, and strategies, and a Q&A
- 2:30–4 p.m. — Game Tournament
- 4–5 p.m. — Free Play
- 5–6:30 p.m. — Dinner; day campers depart for night
- 6:30– 10:30 p.m. — Esports gaming events and watch parties
- 10:30 p.m. — Bedtime in the Clark University residence halls
* Schedule is tentative and subject to change
Packing List: Esports campers are not required to bring their own overnight bedding. They are welcome to bring a laptop and other mobile devices if they wish.
Contact Info: If you have questions, please reach out to Camp Director Don Desrochers (508-798-4391) or Coach Shifty (Nicholas Travis).
