{"id":11831,"date":"2025-04-04T09:41:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T14:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/?p=11831"},"modified":"2025-04-09T12:05:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T17:05:46","slug":"mwsu-esports-summer-camp-registration-opens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/2025\/04\/04\/mwsu-esports-summer-camp-registration-opens\/","title":{"rendered":"MWSU Esports summer camp registration opens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-310x207.jpg\" alt=\"esports computer\" width=\"310\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-310x207.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IMG_9603-Enhanced-NR-Edit.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/>April 4, 2025&#8211;Missouri Western State University\u2019s second annual Griffon Esports Summer Camp will run May 27\u201330.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for gamers ages 10\u201317, this camp hosted by the Department of Health, Sport &amp; Exercise Science offers a unique blend of gaming, education and skill development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The four-day camp will operate daily from 2 to 6 pm. Cost for the full camp is $150 per camper Individual day registration will open April 14 for $45 per day. Payable online with a credit card, or checks made out to MWSU may be mailed to:<\/p>\n<p>Missouri Western State University<br \/>\nAttn: Kari Hayes<br \/>\n4525 Downs Drive<br \/>\nLooney Complex<br \/>\nSt. Joseph, MO 64507<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Esports helps young players build teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills while engaging in a fun and competitive environment. This camp provides structured activities that encourage perseverance, critical thinking and social connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp Highlights:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational workshops covering game development, streaming, user interface\/user experience design and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitive Esports tournaments featuring Fortnite, Rocket League, Smash Bros, Valorant and Mario Kart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidance from experts including university professors and industry professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-defense training led by Master Sim, a 7th degree Taekwondo black belt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Completion for all participants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration for the full camp is open now at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/esports\/griffon-summer-camp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">missouriwestern.edu\/esports\/griffon-summer-camp\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">missouriwestern.edu<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 4, 2025&#8211;Missouri Western State University\u2019s second annual Griffon Esports Summer Camp will run May 27\u201330.\u00a0 Designed for gamers ages 10\u201317, this camp hosted by the Department of Health, Sport &amp; Exercise Science offers a unique blend of gaming, education and skill development. The four-day camp will operate daily from 2 to 6 pm. 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