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.

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Software 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.

Ages 13-18$300
5 Sessions AvailableMax 12 Students
20 hours of work over 5 days

What You'll Learn:

  • LLM Integration
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI-Powered Debugging
  • Python Applications
  • Personal AI Assistant
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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.

Ages 10-18$275
5 Sessions AvailableMax 15 Students
20 hours of work over 5 days

What You'll Learn:

  • Market Research
  • Financial Modeling
  • Brand Development
  • Investor Pitching
  • Public Speaking
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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.

Ages 10-18$275
5 Sessions AvailableMax 15 Students
20 hours of work over 5 days

What You'll Learn:

  • Tournament Organization
  • Broadcast Production
  • Team Management
  • Digital Branding
  • Strategic Analysis
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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.

Ages 10-18$200
4 Sessions AvailableMax 20 Students
20 hours of work over 5 days

What You'll Learn:

  • Advanced Deck Building
  • Tournament Strategy
  • Card Game Economics
  • Meta Analysis
  • Professional Gaming Mindset
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