Summer Camps
Choose from our specialized week-long camps designed to give kids and teens real-world skills through hands-on projects and expert mentorship.
Our camps are held at Nexus Esports: 1603 Washington Ave. Waco, TX 76701
19 sessions available across 4 different camps this summer.
Nexus EsportsProud to collaborate with Nexus Esports to bring you world-class gaming and esports education. Together, we're creating the next generation of tech-savvy gamers and developers.
Visit Nexus EsportsSoftware Dev: AI-Powered Productivity
In this forward-looking program, students transition from "users" of AI to "builders" with it, mastering the tools that are currently redefining the software industry. Participants will learn to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic frameworks to accelerate their coding workflow, focusing on prompt engineering, automated debugging, and integrating AI APIs into functional Python applications. By the end of the week, students will have built an AI-driven personal assistant or productivity bot, gaining a high-level understanding of the intersection between traditional logic and modern generative technology.
What You'll Learn:
- LLM Integration
- Prompt Engineering
- AI-Powered Debugging
- Python Applications
- Personal AI Assistant
Entrepreneurship: Little Shark Tank
This immersive camp takes students through the high-stakes journey of a startup founder, from the initial "lightbulb moment" to a live investor pitch. Participants will learn the fundamentals of market research, product prototyping, and financial modeling (calculating profit margins and "burn rates") while developing a brand identity and marketing strategy. The program culminates in a "Shark Tank" style finale where students present their polished business plans to a panel of judges, honing the critical soft skills of public speaking, negotiation, and resilience.
What You'll Learn:
- Market Research
- Financial Modeling
- Brand Development
- Investor Pitching
- Public Speaking
Esports Academy: The Business of Play
Going far beyond the controller, this academy explores the multi-billion dollar ecosystem of the global Esports industry. Students will analyze the various professional pathways available, including tournament organization, broadcast production (using OBS and shoutcasting), team management, and digital branding. While incorporating high-level gameplay and strategic VOD reviews, the focus remains on the professional skills required to run an organization, providing students with a holistic view of how their passion for gaming translates into a viable career in sports and entertainment.
What You'll Learn:
- Tournament Organization
- Broadcast Production
- Team Management
- Digital Branding
- Strategic Analysis
Tabletop Card Gaming: Collector to Competitor
Transform your passion for card games into competitive mastery! Learn advanced strategies, deck building, tournament play, and the business side of competitive gaming. Perfect for aspiring professional players and collectors who want to understand the deeper mechanics of their favorite games and develop the skills needed to compete at higher levels.
What You'll Learn:
- Advanced Deck Building
- Tournament Strategy
- Card Game Economics
- Meta Analysis
- Professional Gaming Mindset
Questions About Our Camps?
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