Tabletop Card Gaming: Collector to Competitor

Ages 10-18
4 Days
5 Hours/Day
$225

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 Students Will Learn

Advanced deck building strategies and card synergies
Tournament preparation and competitive play techniques
Understanding card game economics and market trends
Meta analysis and adaptation strategies
Professional gaming mindset and mental preparation
Community building and networking in gaming
Card collection and investment strategies
Rules mastery and judge-level understanding
Streaming and content creation for card games
Business opportunities in the gaming industry

Schedule

  • • Monday - Friday
  • • Afternoon: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • • Small class sizes (max 20 students)
  • • 20 hours over 5 days

What's Included

  • • Starter decks and practice cards
  • • Expert instruction from competitive players
  • • Tournament preparation and practice
  • • Certificate of completion

Select Your Session

Week 2 - Afternoon

Jun 8-12, 2026
$225
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
16 spots left

Week 4 - Afternoon

Jun 22-26, 2026
$225
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
15 spots left

Week 6 - Afternoon

Jul 6-10, 2026
$225
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
14 spots left

Week 8 - Afternoon

Jul 20-24, 2026
$225
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
19 spots left

Week 10 - Afternoon

Aug 3-7, 2026
$225
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
14 spots left

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Frequently Asked Questions

What card games will we focus on?

We'll cover popular trading card games including Pokémon and Lorcana mainly, and Magic: The Gathering if time permits, with focus on the games most popular among participants. Students can bring their own collections or use provided cards.

Do I need to own cards to participate?

No! We provide starter decks and cards for learning. However, students are welcome to bring their own collections to work with and learn advanced strategies for their preferred games.

Will we participate in actual tournaments?

Yes! The week includes practice tournaments within the camp, and we'll discuss how to prepare for and participate in local game store tournaments and larger competitive events.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! We welcome players of all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced players looking to take their game to the next level. Instruction is tailored to each student's experience.

What about the business side of gaming?

Students will learn about card values, market trends, collection management, and various career paths in the gaming industry including content creation, tournament organization, and game design.