Name: Panther Play Academy
Start: 2025-10-02T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-02T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Graham Center

Experience an esports camp that combines gaming with essential life skills, empowering campers to succeed in esports and beyond at FIU!
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FIU is launching an esports camp, Panther Play Academy!

Through gaming and academics, campers will have the opportunity to explore the impact of technology on society, participate in problem-solving activities, and experience a preview of life in a collegiate esports program. Campers will be able to experience all of this at FIU’s new Alienware Esports Lounge.

The FIU Esports Camp is a unique program that combines gaming with essential life skills, empowering students to succeed in the competitive esports industry and beyond. Our comprehensive curriculum includes expert led gaming sessions, career advice, leadership development and skills in coping and managing stress in gaming. Students will develop valuable skills and build a foundation for their future careers.

Objectives of the Esports Camp:

Develop gaming skills and strategies:

Students will learn about advanced gaming techniques, team dynamics, and strategies to improve their gameplay and competitiveness

Explore career paths in esports:

Participants will gain insight into various career opportunities in the esports industry, including professional gaming, team management, production, and marketing.

Build Leadership and Teamwork Skills:

Through interactive workshops and team based activities, students will develop essential leadership and teamwork skills, including communication, problem solving and collaboration.

Prioritize Mental Health and Well Being:

Our program will provide students with tools and resources to manage stress, build resilience, and maintain a healthy student-gamer life balance, ensuring they can perform at their best in the high pressure world of esports.

Cost: $100 for each camper. This will include 1 meal and Panther Play Academy Lanyard
Note: There will be a $25 fee added for late pick up.

Drop Off & Pick Up Information:

Drop Off Time: 8:30 AM

Pick Up Time: 5 PM

Drop Off & Pick Up Location: Between Gold and Blue Garage

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