Maverick Esports Summer Camp
About
Day camps for middle and highschool gamers. Get hands-on experience in the world of gaming in our Esports Training Facility at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
NEW this year – choose from multiple sessions focused on different topics! You can attend one, two, or all three sessions. All sessions will include activities, education, guest speakers, gameplay, and more.
Sponsored by Gillette Pepsi of Mankato & Fatcap
Cost & Registration
- $75 for each camp session
- Limited spots – Only 32 per camp
| Session | Register by |
| June 14 & 15 | CLOSED |
| June 21 & 22 | CLOSED |
| June 28 & 29 | June 14 |
Featured Speakers
Jason Burns, "SUP3RSoN1K"
Esports Commentator/Host
Only on June 21 (middle school) & June 22 (high school) sessions – Meet SUP3RSoN1K in person and get insider advice about the esports casting industry.
Dillon Pomeroy
Partnerships Manager, Version1 & Rokkr
Only on June 28 (middle school) & June 29 (high school) sessions – Meet Dillon Pomeroy in person and learn about the wild world of branding & social media.
Middle School Camps (5-8 grade)
Special topics + gameplay in Super SMASH Bros, Rocket League, & Fortnite.
Duration: 10:00am - 3:30pm
- Morning: Check-in & welcome, group activities, & topic-focused presentations.
- Afternoon: Lunch & gameplay. Optional pizza party/Q&A after (open to parents).
Sessions:
*You can attend one, two, or all three sessions.
- June 14: Streaming Focus
- Setting up a stream, using OBS Studio software, how to moderate, and more.
- **Registration CLOSED**
- June 21: Broadcast & Casting Focus + guest speaker SUP3RSoN1K
- Do's and don't's in professional shoutcasting and the behind-the-scenes of broadcasting.
- **Registration CLOSED**
- June 28: Branding Focus + guest speaker Dillon Pomeroy
- Creating your brand, setting up YouTube and Twitter accounts, and graphic design with Canva.
High School Camps (9-12 grade)
Special topics + gameplay in Rocket League & Call of Duty.
Duration: 10:00am - 3:30pm
- Morning: Check-in & welcome, group activities, & topic-focused presentations.
- Afternoon: Lunch & gameplay. Optional pizza party/Q&A after (open to parents).
Sessions:
*You can attend one, two, or all three sessions.
- June 15: Streaming Focus
- Setting up a stream, using OBS Studio software, how to moderate, and more.
- **Registration CLOSED**
- June 22: Broadcast & Casting Focus + guest speaker SUP3RSoN1K
- Do's and don't's in professional shoutcasting and the behind-the-scenes of broadcasting.
- **Registration CLOSED**
- June 29: Branding Focus + guest speaker Dillon Pomeroy
- Creating your brand, setting up YouTube and Twitter accounts, and graphic design with Canva.
Cancellations & Refunds
Request cancellations by emailing esports@mnsu.edu with your registration confirmation number. Because our event has limited seats, we ask that you request cancellations as soon as possible so we may offer your seat to another student.
Cancellations made on or before June 1, 2023 will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made after June 1, 2023 will receive a 50% refund. The amount will be refunded to your card within 3–5 business days.
Interested In Sponsoring?
Businesses can email us at esports@mnsu.edu with subject line Summer Camp Sponsor.
