Game like a Professional!

The University of Evansville Esports is proud to welcome local youth (12-18 y/o) back to Summer Camp! This is a unique opportunity for video game players to learn more about Esports, specifically at a collegiate level, but also a chance to showcase their skill in our very own Camp Tournament!

Quick Overview

• 📍Location: UE Esports Center
• 👥 Ages: 12–18
• 📅  Dates: July 6–24 (Weekly Enrollment)
• ⏰ Times: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• 🎮 Featured Tournament: Fortnite
• 💰 Price: $375 per week. Save up to $150 with bundle pricing.

Camp Overview

• The UE Esports summer camp provides students ages 12–18 with the opportunity to experience esports within a structured collegiate environment at UE’s Esports Center. The Aces Esports Youth Camp is designed to introduce and develop the next generation of competitive players through a balanced combination of education, skill development, and organized competition.
• Campers may register for a single week or multiple sessions through our bundle options. Each camp day combines a balance of educational Esports programming and hands-on gaming experience!
• Half of each day is dedicated to learning about the academic, professional, and personal development opportunities connected to esports and higher education. Educational sessions emphasize essential skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and positive collaboration, all of which are foundational components of successful Esports players and programs nationwide. Additional learning topics include personal branding, through content creation, strategies for individual skill improvement, pathways to collegiate and competitive esports opportunities, and much more!
• Select days will also feature supplemental activities, including a campus tour, media day photos for campers to keep, and supervised social activities that encourage friendship, confidence, and community building within a welcoming gaming environment.
• The remaining portion of each day allows campers to utilize the UE Esports facility while participating in structured gameplay and a week-long Fortnite tournament designed to promote teamwork, strategy, and competitive experience.

Camp Venue

• Connected to the eastern wing of Schroeder Residence Hall, front door is facing East towards the Basketball Practice facility/Carson Center

Camp Dates

• July 6-24, 2026
• Camp will be signed up for by week. If 2 or 3 weeks would be the best fit for the camper, then the bundle prices will be listed below!
  • Week 1: July 6-10
  • Week 2: July 13-17
  • Week 3: July 20-24

Camp Hours

• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)
• 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Friday)

Camp Cost and Bundle Savings

Camp registration is available on a weekly basis, allowing families flexibility when selecting sessions that best fit their summer schedule.

• Weekly Enrollment
  • 1 Week: $375 per camper
• Multi-Week Bundle Options (Best Value)
  • 2-week Bundle: $700 per camper
    • (Save $50 compared to weekly registration)
  • 3-week Bundle: $975 per camper
    • (Save $150 - our largest savings option)
• Campers will be supplied lunch through Chartwells Dining Services at The Eatery Cafeteria on campus.
  
  • Campers may supply their own lunch if they choose.

Camp Oversight

• The camp will be led by University of Evansville’s Esports Head Coach & Coordinator, Ethan Jaworski. Coach Jaworski was a former camp leader for this summer camp in the past, and has experience, proper training and approval in working Youth Camps for UE
  • An assistant will also be operating as a camp leader underneath Coach Jaworski and will be required by the University to complete all necessary background checks and youth safety training.
• The UE Esports Center is under 24/7 surveillance via the University of Evansville’s Office of Public Safety (OPS). Only UE’s OPS has direct access to any and all footage obtained by the surveillance.