University of Waterloo esports athletes will be trained by Sports Camps Canada to deliver top level instruction to campers as part of a STEM accredited curriculum developed in partnership with Logitech. Campers will take in tactics and tools to improve their gaming skills, while building important life skills that extend beyond gaming. Not only will campers improve in game, coaches will provide sessions focused on physical exercises and health to maintain overall wellness in and out of the game.
The 3-day Esports Camp will be held virtually between April 13-15, 2021, and is available for kids ages 12-19, with an invite only class for university students added to the program. In-person esports camps are being considered for later in 2021 and beyond once it is safe to resume on-campus activities. The development of hosting the esports camp program is a direct result of the recent efforts by the Sport Hosting group and its esports advisors at Subnation Media to develop and execute a sustainable esports strategy for the Waterloo Region.