The MTPS ESports Summer Camp is a featured program offered by the district as part of an array of free summer learning opportunities for our students.
One of the fastest growing industries in the world, Esports is now a program offered by many colleges and universities across the country. Most schools of higher learning in New Jersey have already constructed Esports arenas on campus, and each of the district's secondary schools have fielded competitive Esports teams.
"Middletown Township Public Schools are proud that our five secondary Esports teams have competed against dozens of schools around the world this past year," said Director of Social Studies and Technology, Wendy Morales, who noted that the Thorne Middle School team reached the state finals.
Students participating in the MTPS Esports Summer Camp will learn how to:
- Strategize with their teammates to successfully compete against other teams playing games such as Rocket League and Minecraft
- "Shoutcast" (Esports announcing)
- Write as Esports journalists
- Create highlight reels (video editing)
- Create promotional materials (digital media design)
Students will also learn important "soft skills," such as how to effectively communicate, collaborate and problem solve with peers, as well as how to be responsible digital citizens.
