UNCG Esports Summer Camp

UNCG ESPORTS & GAMING SUMMER CAMP

UNCG is premiering its first-ever Esports & Gaming Summer Camp for 9-14 year-olds. This summer, four one-week summer camps are being offered on campus in computer labs and the brand new Esports arena, a new state-of-the-art 3,300 square feet esports facility.  The arena includes more than 36 PCs and at least four gaming consoles, four large video walls, and eight large-screen video panels to facilitate shared experiences with areas for collaboration and academic instruction.

The summer camp content will include instruction from Black Rocket gaming company and UNCG faculty members. The summer camp will consist of two major topics being covered throughout the week – one in the morning and one in the afternoon and also some time allotted for gameplay and competitions.

To register for summer camps, please visit the registration website.

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For more information contact the Program Coordinator, Melody Bernstein, at m_bernstein@uncg.edu.

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Monday, July 11th, 2022 – Friday, July 15th, 2022

YouTube Content Creators and Battle Royale Gamers

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Schedule:

  • 8:00am – 9:00am: Supervised game play in the Esports Arena or instructional content from UNCG faculty
  • 9:00am – 12:00pm: YouTube Content Creators
    Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixty, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch (bring your own or bring money for our food court)
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm: Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite Style Video Game
    Fans of Fortnite we need you! Instead of playing the game, design your own. Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite. This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Supervised game play in the Esports Arena or instructional content from UNCG faculty

Price: $395

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Monday, July 25, 2022 – Friday, July 29th, 2022

Esports Apprentice – Streamers and Gamers

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Schedule:

  • 8:00am – 9:00am: Supervised game play in the Esports Arena or instructional content from UNCG faculty
  • 9:00am – 12:00pm: Esports Apprentice – Streamers and Gamers
    Whether you want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster this course will teach you the basics to get started! No longer just a hobby, eSports is the fastest growing career for the next generation. Over 400 million people watched YouTube videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In this course, students will develop competitive game-play skills in Black Rocket’s new eSports App, learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly practice online safety. Students will gain full access to the eSports App and a video of their class tournament with commentary. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but will be shared with all students in the class.
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch (bring your own or bring money for our food court)
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm: 3D Game Design with Unity
    Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, intermediate event scripting, and the impact of game play on user experience. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Supervised game play in the Esports Arena or instructional content from UNCG faculty

Price: $395

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Monday, August 1st, 2022 – Friday, August 5th, 2022

Python Coding and Minecraft Engineers

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Schedule:

  • 8:00am – 9:00am: Supervised game play in the Esports Arena or instructional content from UNCG faculty
  • 9:00am – 12:00pm: Python Programmers
    Want to learn the world’s fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, Youtube, and the CIA?  ​Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish!​  Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years​.
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch (bring your own or bring money for our food court)
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm: Minecraft Redstone Engineers
    Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level! Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to access their projects at home. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible.
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Supervised game play in the Esports Arena or instructional content from UNCG faculty

Price: $395

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Monday, August 8th, 2022 – Friday, August 12th, 2022

ROBLOX Coders and Makers

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Schedule:

  • 8:00am – 9:00am: Supervised game play in the Esports Arena or instructional content from UNCG faculty
  • 9:00am – 12:00pm: ROBLOX Coders & Entrepreneurs!
    Discover how to code in the Lua language while playing and designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! Young entrepreneurs will also learn how to navigate Roblox’s fast-growing marketplace to publish their games. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch (bring your own or bring money for our food court)
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm: ROBLOX Makers
    Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design.  Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Supervised game play in the Esports Arena or instructional content from UNCG faculty

Price: $395

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Summer Camp Drop-Off & Pick-Up Policies

Summer camp instructional time is from 8 am – 5 pm.
Drop-off time is 7:45 am – 8:15 am. Pick-up time is 5:00 pm – 5:20 pm.

Morning Drop-Off Hours and Location

  • To ensure every child’s safety, parents/guardians MUST check-in with a camp counselor to drop-off their child.
  • The drop-off spot is in front of the Elliott University Center located off Stirling St. You will not have to exit your car to drop-off your camper.
  • If parents/guardians are needing to park their car to escort their camper, we suggest the Walker Parking Deck. The first 30 minutes of parking are free. Parking locations, classrooms, and a campus map will be provided to parents/guardians prior to the start of the summer camp session.

Afternoon Pick-Up Hours and Location

  • To ensure every child’s safety, campers will only be released to people on the camper’s Authorized Pick-Up list with a picture ID.
  • Campers can be picked up anytime between 5:00 pm – 5:20 pm at the same location as morning drop-off.
  • If you are planning to pick up your camper earlier than 5:00pm, please notify our Program Coordinator, Melody Bernstein at least one day in advance so we can coordinate an in-classroom pick-up.

Summer Camp FAQ

  • What camp documents do I need to sign?

    After signing up your child for our camp, you will receive an email prior to your camper’s start date from our Program Coordinator with forms that you need to sign via Google Docs. These forms will ensure we have your contact information on file, pick-up information, media release forms, and any medical needs we need to be aware of. Thirteen days prior to the start of your child’s camp session, you will receive a full camp agenda, classroom locations, and maps to classrooms and parking.

  • Who can I contact if I need to get in touch with the camp during the day?

    Because we will typically not be in the office, the best way to contact us is by emailing our Program Coordinator at m_bernstein@uncg.edu. If you are having difficulty getting in contact via email, you can call our Enrollment Management department at 336-334-5582 and they will be happy to relay messages to our camp.

  • What is the lunch protocol?

    Between 12:00pm – 1:00pm, campers will eat with the counselors in our Food Court on-campus. Students are welcome to bring their own lunch or bring money for the Food Court. Due to allergies, we ask campers to avoid bringing nut products. We are unable to refrigerate any lunches, so please pack them in a lunchbox with an ice pack if necessary. To see a list of what is open at the Food Court and a menu, please check out Spartan Dining. The Food Court accepts cash and card. If the weather is nice, we may sometimes eat outside.

  • What should my camper wear or bring?
    • Comfortable clothing and shoes
    • Refillable water bottle
    • Snacks, lunch, and/or cash (if camper is buying food at our Food Court). Please avoid bringing nut products.
    • Rain gear

    We recommend campers do not bring valuables to camp. If a camper chooses to bring valuables to camp (e.g. a mobile device), UNCG is not responsible for it.  All of our camp counselors will have a mobile phone and contact information for parents/guardians if the camper needs to get in touch with their family. If a camper does bring a mobile phone, we ask campers to not be on their device during instructional time.

    Campers do NOT need to bring their own laptop or computer to camp. Computers will be available for them to use in our computer lab and Esports arena.

  • What should I do if my camper is sick?

    One of our top priorities at camp is the health and safety of all our campers. If your camper has a communicable illness, please keep them home for the day. If a camper is dropped off at camp and a communicable illness is suspected (fever, vomiting, pink eye, etc.), you will be expected to pick up your camper within 30 minutes of our notification. Campers may return to camp with a note from a physician approving their return. Please be aware that we do not give refunds for illnesses the week of camp. 

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    We will honor a full refund if you cancel 14 days prior to the start of the camp session. After 14 days, no refunds will be made.

Contact Us

If you have further questions or concerns, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Melody Bernstein at m_bernstein@uncg.edu.