Video Gaming & Esports Summer Camp
Are you ready to level up your summer? Join us at VDO Gaming & Esports Education for an action-packed summer camp designed for gamers and esports enthusiasts ages 9 to 16! Whether you're a casual player or a competitive gamer, our program combines fun, education, and skill-building in an immersive gaming environment.
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VDO Gaming & Esports Education Summer Camp Program
Dates: July 7th to August 1st
Schedule:
- Session 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Session 2: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Activities: Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Madden, FIFA, NBA 2k
Workshops: Coaching, Social Media, Creating a Brand, Broadcasting
Daily Program Schedule (Each Session)
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM / 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
- Introduction & Warm-Up
- Welcome campers, outline the day’s activities.
- Icebreaker game or quick trivia related to esports or video games.
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM / 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
- Gameplay Session 1
- Focus on two games (e.g., Fortnite & Minecraft).
- Skill-building exercises like teamwork, strategy, or challenges.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM / 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
- Break & Social Time
- Light snacks (if provided) or a short stretch break.
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM / 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
- Workshop 1: Coaching & Strategy
- Teach game-specific techniques (e.g., building in Fortnite or strategies in FIFA).
- Review professional gameplay and discuss tactics.
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM / 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
- Workshop 2: Social Media & Branding
- Explore creating a personal gaming brand.
- Tips for social media platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok.
- How to grow an audience.
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM / 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
- Gameplay Session 2
- Focus on two different games (e.g., Smash Bros & Mario Kart).
- Mini-tournaments or free-play with guidance.
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM / 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
- Broadcasting Workshop & Closing Activity
- Introduce broadcasting techniques (commentary, technical setup).
- Encourage campers to participate in casting or streaming practice.
- Wrap up with a review of key takeaways and highlights from the day.
Weekly Highlights
- Day 1: Introduction to Esports and Camp Overview
- Day 2: Focus on Team-Based Games and Communication Skills
- Day 3: Individual Game Skill Development
- Day 4: Content Creation and Broadcasting Deep Dive
- Day 5: Esports Tournament Day (Final Gameplay Challenge)
This schedule balances gameplay and education, ensuring campers leave with improved skills, knowledge about esports careers, and a fun experience!
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
VDO Gaming & eSports Education, LLCLocation:
100 Broadway Suite 6
Menands, NY, 12204United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
518-365-5055Contact name:
John Crossman
Email address:
Dates:
Time:
9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm or 9am - 4pm
Price:
$200 Half day $350 Full day
Ages
9-12 years TeenagersWeb Service