ESPORTS / STEM SUMMER CAMPS 2026
AT COOPERS ESPORTS GAMING CENTER IRVINE, CA
Monday thru Friday 9 AM – 3 PM
Early Drop off – Late Pick Up Included
AGES 7 – 15
QUESTIONS ABOUT CAMP? CALL 888.694.5138 x103
- Why Cooper's eSports Summer Camp
- Minecraft EDU Coding Camp (June 8 - 12)
- Fortnite Summer Showdown (June 15 - 19)
- Pokemon TCG Summer Camp (June 22 - 26)
- Minecraft AI Computer Science Camp (July 6 - 10)
- Fortnite Pro Experience (July 13 - 17)
- Content Creator Camp (July 20 - 24)
- Roblox Game Design & Digital Creativity Camp (July 24 - 31)
- Pokemon TCG Summer Camp ( Aug 3 - 7)
- Minecraft World Building Camp (Aug 10 - 14)
- Free Play eSports Experience Camp
- FAQ
- Camp Waiver Form
COOPER’S ESPORTS GAMING CENTER
NAMED A TOP 5% “BEST IN STEM” 2024-2025 ORGANIZATION
MINECRAFT
EDU
CODING CAMP
JUNE 8 - 12
$249
MON-FRI 9AM - 3PM
Coach Instructed Minecraft Coding Summer Camp offers an exciting opportunity to learn coding while exploring the world of Minecraft. Campers will dive into the basics of programming using Minecraft’s tools, building with code, and automating Redstone contraptions. They’ll develop valuable coding skills by designing unique features, items, and gameplay mechanics, and collaborate with others on fun, hands-on coding challenges. Whether new to coding or eager to enhance existing skills, campers will gain a deeper understanding of how code shapes their Minecraft experience while having a blast!
FORTNITE
SUMMER SHOWDOWN EXPERIENCE
JUNE 15 - 19
$249
MON - FRI 9AM - 3PM
In Partnership with XP League Orange County CA – featuring the Area’s Top Fortnite Coaches
Our Structured Competitive Immersion Fortnite Camp introduces players to how professional competitors train, prepare, and compete — in a controlled, age-appropriate environment that builds skill and confidence without overwhelming younger participants. Throughout the week, campers progress from foundational mechanics and decision-making to team communication and tournament preparation, applying their development through coach-guided scrimmages, structured drills, and competitive mini-brackets. The experience culminates in a Friday Championship Event featuring a full tournament, live in-venue commentary, and an awards ceremony, giving players a prestigious yet accessible introduction to high-level competitive esports.
POKEMON
TRADING CARD GAME
SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 22 - 26
$249
MON - FRI 9AM - 3PM
Pokémon TCG Summer Camp hosted by Coopers gives kids the chance to play with their favorite Pokémon while learning a dynamic and evolving hobby in a safe, structured, and inclusive environment. Campers learn how to build their own decks, understand the official rules, and apply real math skills like damage calculation and probability during gameplay. Through guided match play and mini-tournaments, students develop critical thinking, strategic planning, and decision-making skills in a fun and supportive setting. Most importantly, Pokémon becomes a shared language that helps campers make new friends, build confidence, and connect with others through a hobby they love.
Offering this popular camp two times this season. 2nd offering is Aug 3rd – 7th
*Pokémon and Pokémon Trading Card Game are trademarks of Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company. This camp is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.
MINECRAFT EDU
AI COMPUTER SCIENCE
CAMP
JULY 6 - 10
$249
MON-FRI 9AM - 3PM
Our Minecraft EDU: AI & Computer Science Summer Camp introduces students to coding, computational thinking, and artificial intelligence through immersive gameplay inside Minecraft Education, blending creativity with real-world tech skills. Campers learn core computer science concepts like algorithms, loops, conditionals, and events while using block-based coding and optional Python to program AI agents, automate tasks, and build interactive worlds. Through collaborative challenges, debugging exercises, and ethical AI discussions, students strengthen problem-solving, logical reasoning, and teamwork skills — all in a beginner-friendly environment designed for ages 7-14 with no prior coding experience required
FORTNITE
THE PRO EXPERIENCE
CAMP
JULY 13 - 17
$249
MON - FRI 9AM - 3PM
In Partnership with XP League Orange County CA – featuring the Area’s Top Fortnite Coaches
Our High Energy Competitive Format Camp is built for excitement, visible progression, and nonstop engagement, creating a dynamic tournament atmosphere throughout the entire week. Campers earn daily leaderboard points based on placement, eliminations, improvement, teamwork, and sportsmanship, building momentum and friendly competition as standings update each day. With rotating modes including Battle Royale, Ranked simulations, Zero Build, Reload, and Creative combat formats, players experience a wide range of competitive environments that keep gameplay fresh and challenging. The week culminates in a live Friday Finals championship bracket featuring MVP and skill-based awards, highlight recaps, and spectator engagement — delivering a high-impact esports experience that emphasizes performance, energy, and fun.
CONTENT CREATOR
CAMP
"DIGITAL MEDIA"
JULY 20 - 24
$249
MON - FRI 9AM - 3PM
In Partnership with XP League Orange County
Content Creator Camp, presented by Cooper’s eSports Gaming Center in partnership with XP League Irvine & South OC, is designed for campers who want to explore modern content creation in a structured, professional environment. Campers learn the fundamentals of digital storytelling, video production, podcasting, live streaming, branding, editing, and on-camera communication—along with responsible online practices and digital safety. Throughout the week, students collaborate on creative projects, develop confidence in presenting ideas, and gain hands-on experience using industry-style tools and workflows, culminating in a final showcase of original content they produce themselves.
ROBLOX GAME DESIGN
& DIGITAL CREATIVITY
CAMP
JULY 27 - 31
$249
MON - FRI 9AM - 3PM
Our camp introduces campers to the fundamentals of game creation in a structured, educational, and engaging environment. Using Roblox Studio, campers learn how to design interactive worlds, apply basic scripting concepts, build game mechanics, and understand how players interact with digital experiences. The program emphasizes creativity, logical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving as students work through guided projects and real design challenges. Led by experienced instructors, campers gain hands-on exposure to STEM-aligned skills while developing confidence in technology and digital creation, culminating in a final showcase where they present and play the original games they built during the week.
POKEMON
TRADING CARD GAME
SUMMER CAMP
AUGUST 3 - 7
$249
MON - FRI 9AM - 3PM
Pokémon TCG Summer Camp hosted by Coopers gives kids the chance to play with their favorite Pokémon while learning a dynamic and evolving hobby in a safe, structured, and inclusive environment. Campers learn how to build their own decks, understand the official rules, and apply real math skills like damage calculation and probability during gameplay. Through guided match play and mini-tournaments, students develop critical thinking, strategic planning, and decision-making skills in a fun and supportive setting. Most importantly, Pokémon becomes a shared language that helps campers make new friends, build confidence, and connect with others through a hobby they love.
*Pokémon and Pokémon Trading Card Game are trademarks of Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company. This camp is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.
MINECRAFT WORLD BUILDING
CAMP
AUGUST 10 - 14
$249
MON - FRI 9AM - 3PM
The Minecraft Building Summer Camp offers campers the chance to unleash their creativity in the blocky world of Minecraft. Campers will learn the art of building from simple structures to grand, complex designs, mastering everything from basic homes to elaborate castles and cities. Through collaborative projects, daily building challenges, and creative workshops, they’ll develop skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and design. Whether exploring Minecraft’s Creative Mode or experimenting with Redstone, this camp is perfect for anyone looking to bring their imaginative ideas to life in a fun, hands-on environment.
WEEKLY OR DAILY DROP IN eSports FREE PLAY CAMP
CAMPS AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 8 - AUGUST 14
The Esports Free Play Experience Summer Camp provides a structured, fully supervised gaming environment where students enjoy open arena play in a safe and professionally managed setting. While this program is not coach-led, trained staff actively oversee gameplay to promote positive sportsmanship, respectful communication, and balanced daily activity. Throughout the week, campers can participate in optional in-game challenges for select titles, which rotate on a daily basis to keep the experience fresh and engaging. Participants earn coins through these challenges that can be redeemed in the on-site Prize Vault, featuring rewards such as artwork, snacks, gaming hours, and select merchandise. This incentive-based system encourages engagement, teamwork, and friendly competition while giving students the freedom to enjoy a dynamic and motivating esports experience.
WEEKLY RATE $149 - DROP IN $39
MON - FRI 9AM - 3PM
COOPER'S ESPORTS SUMMER CAMPS
Cooper’s eSports provides eSPORTS and STEM summer camps to support our players further. Our summer camps are meant to help you create comradery, improve your abilities, and meet new people while sharing a common interest in eSport Gaming. During the summer months between June and August, we offer a variety of summer camps. We are confident that our programs, from Free Play to Minecraft to Adventure Camps, will be safe, educational, and, most importantly, fun!
Cooper’s eSports Gaming Center is proud to be accredited by STEM.org, a longstanding STEM education research and credentialing organization. This accreditation reflects our commitment to offering educational programs that go beyond gameplay by incorporating technology, problem-solving, teamwork, and hands-on learning into our camp experience. For families, it means our STEM-focused programs are designed to combine fun with meaningful learning outcomes in a structured and engaging environment.
BENEFITS OF ESPORTS
Social skills
Teamwork
Managing success and failure
Travel skills
Hanging out with like minded friends
Strategic thinking
FUN
Introduction to various STEAM careers
Increased opportunity to make high school and college teams in the future
Coach Lead Camps Include:
Experienced Coach
Drinks and bottled Water Included
Lite Snacks Included
Friday – Ice Cream Day – Free Ice Cream
1 hour Lunch Break – Bring a bag Lunch ( limited food items available at center for purchase)
Complimentary Early Drop off from 8am or Late Pick up til 5:30pm – Free Play Gaming after Camp Included
Free Play Camps Include:
Supervised Play
Drinks and bottled Water Included
Lite Snacks Included
Friday – Ice Cream Day – Free Ice Cream
Bring a bag Lunch (limited food items available at center for purchase)
Complimentary Early Drop off from 8am or Late Pick up til 5:30pm
COOPERS SUMMER CAMP FAQ
We are not a pop-up summer camp. We are a year-around gaming center serving our community for 3 years now with our summer camp program. So we have a successful track record of having a structured and fun camp for our campers. We are also STEM accredited for our programs.
Yes, our coaches for camps have been finger printed and passed a background check
We do not offer refunds. We staff our camps based on enrollment and discourage schedule changes. If you have a situation and need assistance contact mgr@coopers.gg
We understand that being sick is not planned. We are unable to offer makeup days. If the illness is a serious long term or disabilty please notify mgr@coopers.gg to discuss
We are not a nut free facility. We will do our best to assist to avoid items that camper has an allergy too. We recommend if a camper needs specify restrictions to be sure to send in lunch and snacks for your camper.
As a courtesy to parents that may need to drop their camper off early we allow drop off as early as 8am. We also offer late pick up until 5:30pm During the late pick up, your camper will have access to have free play time on our pcs while they wait for pick up.
The safety of your camper is our top priority. We require adult drop off and adult pick up as listed on contact form at sign up. We also use a secret code that must be given for the camper to be released from camp. We do not permit campers to leave without an adult pickup
We have priced our camps to make them very affordable. Because of our camp pricing we do not offer sibling discounts
No, our camps are held in an exclusive area seperate from others not part of our camp program. Campers are supervised and safety is our #1 priority
Cooper’s eSports Gaming Center offers independent educational and recreational programs that may reference or utilize popular video games as part of camp activities and esports experiences. All game titles, trademarks, and intellectual property—including but not limited to Fortnite®, Roblox®, Minecraft®, Minecraft Education Edition®, and Pokémon®—are the property of their respective owners, including Epic Games, Inc., Roblox Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Mojang Studios, and Nintendo.
Cooper’s eSports Gaming Center and its programs are not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or affiliated with any of these companies. References to these games are used solely to describe camp activities and learning experiences. Where applicable, educational platforms such as Minecraft Education Edition are used under appropriate educational licensing to support STEM learning, coding instruction, and creative digital development.
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