Students playing on the console in the Alienware Longhorn Esports Lounge
kids playing fortnite at ALE arena
more kids playing fortnite at ALE arena

About

This program will empower young gamers to unlock their creative potential, master technical skills, and cultivate teamwork and leadership abilities. Through healthy competition and enriching curriculum, we encourage campers to bond over their shared love of gaming and to cultivate a lifelong passion for learning. 

Campers will:

  • play at the Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena with high-performance gaming PCs and consoles,
  • get hands-on experience in content creation in our professional-grade broadcast studio, 
  • game with and receive coaching from collegiate-level players in their favorite games, 
  • discuss and discover professional opportunities in gaming and esports, and 
  • forge lasting friendships in a campus environment

Sample Itinerary

8:30 amDropoff and freeplay
9:30 amFreeplay
10:00 amIntroductions and guidelines
10:30 amDiscussion - Healthy gaming practices
11:30 amLunch
12:30 pmTrading card game session
1:30 pmCollaborative gaming session
2:30 pmGame-focused play with coaching
3:30 pmGroup competitive session
5:00 pmPickup and freeplay
6:00 pmDay close

Frequently Asked Questions

What games will we be playing?
In our program, campers are encouraged to explore a popular multiplayer game of their choice. The titles we’re most prepared for—and which we anticipate most campers will select—include:
  • Roblox
  • Fortnite
  • Valorant
  • Marvel Rivals
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Campers will be grouped based on their preferred game(s) and will play with and against one another in a structured, team-based environment.
My camper is younger than the minimum age. Can they still join the camp?

Unfortunately, if your camper does not fall within the age range of 10 to 16 years old, we cannot allow for them to join the camp.

Will meals be provided by the camp?

Campers will need to bring their own lunches or have money prepared to purchase lunch from one of the dining options in the Texas Union:

  • Panda Express
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Tower Burgers & Fries
Is this camp a day camp or an overnight camp?

At the moment, the UT Esports Summer Camp is a day camp. For more details on our daily schedule, please consult the sample itinerary above this FAQ section.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about how our camp will fit your child, please reach out: