MoWest offers esports camp for youth age 10 to 18

April 14, 2026-Missouri Western State University's third annual Griffon Esports Camp will be held May 26 through May 29.

Hosted by the Recreation Sports Management program, the camp will give participants the opportunity to use their passion for esports to promote personal growth and career development.

Day sessions will run from 2 to 6 p.m. daily, for students ages 10 to 18. Games played will be Fortnite, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. and Valorant.

Match night sessions will also be offered for campers 14 to 18 years old from 7 to 9 p.m. Games played will be Fortnite, Rocket League, Overwatch and Valorant.

Campers will:

• Earn a certificate of camp completion
• Learn computer science-related subjects
• Increase competition skills
• Develop self-esteem and physical capabilities

The registration cost for the full day camp is $150 per camper for all four sessions, or $40 per camper for each individual day. Match night registration is $65 per camper.

Parents can register their children at griff.vn/esportscamp.

Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. MoWest is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.