Esports Summer Camp 2026: August 14 and 15
Registration and Details
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Register for Esports Summer Camp
- Ages: Middle and high school (entering grades 6-12)
- Dates: Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15
- Time: 10:00am-4:30pm
- Meals: Lunch included
- Location: Minnesota State University, Mankato Esports Facility (Wissink Hall 121)
- Cost:
- One Day: $106 ($100 plus $6 fees)
- Two Days: $186 ($175 plus $11 fees)
Apparel Add-Ons Available
The deadline to order apparel for pickup at camp has passed, however you can still purchase apparel for pickup at a later date (no shipping available). You can choose your apparel options at registration checkout. Orders will be placed immediately after Summer Camp and contact information will be collected. Items may only be picked up from Minnesota State University, Mankato in person at a later date to be determined.
- Maverick Esports Branded Tee: $38
- Maverick Esports Jersey with Custom Name Field: $80
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About the experience
Maverick Esports Summer Camp aims to bring the world of esports to middle and high school students by introducing core concepts of competition and performance to campers' favorite games. Campers will get to choose from several popular esport titles, including Valorant, Overwatch, and Marvel Rivals. They'll experience:
- How to play the game competitively.
- How to build healthy gaming and lifestyle habits for esports athletes
- Training to improve as a gamer.
- Introduction to staff and coaching roles in esports through college players and coaches, including topics like streaming, broadcasting, and personal branding.
Additionally, campers will get to form teams with the selected esports title and compete in a tournament against other campers while our production and broadcast team streams it live! This camp is aimed to introduce and develop the skills of the casual gamer and super competitor looking to join an esports roster at the University level! Note: Participants must have Steam, Battlefy, and Riot Games accounts to participate in camp activities. Please set up these accounts before arrival.
Previous Camp
For a sneak peek into the experience, check out this quick Summer Camp Recap video from a previous year.
Contact Us
For questions about camp, email esports@mnsu.edu.
