Fortnite Esports Camp: Skill Building and Team Practice, Age 12-16
Train alongside other Fortnite enthusiasts (age 12-16) in this week-long camp where gamers get to practice drills and evolve their gameplay from an experienced esports coach.
Connected Camps Esports
Average rating:
4.4
Number of reviews:(184)
What's included
5 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Fortnite has taken the esports world by storm and in this camp we’ll teach you how to stay in the center of it all! As you improve your raw game mechanics, you’ll also discover the craft of how to think critically and refine your gameplay strategy while under pressure. Like many of the Fortnite pros you see on Twitch streams, you’ll get to practice strategies like utilizing circle rotations and maintaining the high ground. Over the course of the week, you will: — Explore the finer practices of effective team communication, work ethic, and problem solving. — Develop your own unique playstyle through customized keybinds and drill routines. — Discover productive farming, building, and looting strategies to help maintain a steady supply of resources. — Learn when to engage in offensive or defensive play and turn skirmishes in your favor. Best of all, you'll have other Fortnite enthusiasts who will collaborate with you every step of the way! We start every class with an overview of new topics to explore before we jump into our daily activities. In between our group drills and discussions, you’ll also receive performance feedback from your coach which allows for better self-reflection and goal-setting. This cycle of constant feedback and practice will enable you to thrive as both a solo and team player regardless of what mode of battle royal you play! And don’t forget, you’ll get to keep all of the drill courses we use in class so you can continually improve whether you’re practicing solo or with your friends! PARENTS: This is a camp for students who love Fortnite and want to improve their gameplay in a supportive online community. We maintain a balance of discussion time and play in each session so students can fully understand and practice the concepts they learn. Fortnite is a game that places great emphasis on excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to foresee the actions of other players. Just like physical sports, getting good at an esports game requires consistent practice and we do this by teaching students how to set and train toward realistic goals. In this camp, your child will develop their self-confidence through personal achievements as they receive valuable academic and professional insights into the game they love.
Learning Goals
These are the students’ learning goals and activities over the course of five sessions:
— Day 1 - Set Up and Playing With Others - Our primary goal for this day is to assist students in setting up Fortnite and to familiarize kids with our camp’s objectives. We start off the camp with an icebreaker to create a comfortable space for kids to get to know each other. In this session, we’ll concentrate on interpersonal skills and how to communicate effectively with each other during team play.
— Day 2 - Drop Points, Looting, & Circle Rotations - Students will learn about the various drop points on the map, how to loot effectively, and perform circle rotations. They will also get to practice these skills in game.
— Day 3 - Farming and Building Under Pressure - Our coach will show students how to farm effectively from wood to steel and how to acquire the materials they need in game. Students will learn and then practice their turbo building skills.
— Day 4 - Skirmishing - Students will discover how to evaluate their current battles to determine if a skirmish could go in their favor. They will also learn ways to reduce the probability of an ambush and how to maintain higher ground.
— Day 5 - Goal-setting and Training Routine - Self-improvement is an ongoing process so we will equip students with ideal ways in which they can train in Fortnite and find pain points they can improve upon. Students will also learn how to adapt to their own style of gameplay and discover what play style works best for them.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Internet safety is a top priority for us and our goal is to create a safe, connected community of learners that is moderated by our instructors. Throughout our programs we strive to educate our learners on internet safety and best practices for connecting online.
In our programs, our learners are often making friendships and connections with others in class and while we encourage positive online friendships we think it’s important to practice these principles of internet safety:
— Do NOT ask others to connect online outside of our programs without first confirming with your parents. Our programs are a safe, moderated space for learners to engage but we can’t moderate connections outside of our classes.
— Do NOT give away personal information which includes but is not limited to: your name, address, phone number, passwords, location, email address, and parental information.
— If an individual asks for personal information, you should inform a counselor or your parent for guidance.
The Connected Camps Code of Conduct means that everyone is friendly, inclusive, and has fun together.You can view the Code of Conduct here: https://connectedcamps.com/code-of-conduct
*All student participants must have a working and updated version of Fortnite for PC/Mac on their computer and an active Epic Games account (username). Epic Games accounts can be created for free from EpicGames.com and Fortnite can be downloaded from https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/ .
Supply List
Learners must own a Fortnite account and have it installed and updated. A pair of headphones and microphone are also needed for communication with the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.4
184reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Connected Camps is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2015 with the mission to build a global online community where kids build, code, play, and learn from one another. Our programs are designed based on the extensive research in the learning sciences. The founders and leaders of Connected Camps, Mimi Ito and Katie Salen, are professors at the University of California, Irvine who specialize in the design of online learning experiences that are fun, social, and tied to academic outcomes. Learn more about the research behind Connected Camps at the Connected Learning Alliance resource site.
One thing that makes our programs unique is our near-peer mentorship model. Our programs are led by young adults and college students, often with the help of high school volunteers. We hire counselors and coaches from top universities in computer science, game development, economics, and sports performance, and design and train them on how to facilitate project-based learning with younger kids. Our young instructors have the same passion for technology, games, and digital making as our learners, and take on the role of instructors, as well as fellow enthusiasts and relatable role models.
Learn more about our organization at: https://connectedcamps.com/about
About UCI Esports:
UCI is the first public university to create an official esports program and is regarded as one of the best and most comprehensive in the world. The vision for the esports program was born in the summer of 2015. With a successful Computer Game Science major, a thriving gaming community, and a history of elite competition, UCI is a natural place for esports to thrive. UCI recruit's the best gamers in the world to compete for their teams in the top collegiate leagues in North America and is at the forefront of game-related education and research.Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
90 min
Completed by 154 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-12 learners per class
