Camp Localhost: Gaming and Esports Summer Camp at St. Louis
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BUILDING HEALTHY GAMING HABITS, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND SOCIAL CONFIDENCE THROUGH GAMING IN ST. LOUIS
Camp Localhost, powered by Nerd Street, takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers.
Highlights Include
- A curated, social curriculum led by professional staff
- Access to all age-appropriate games at Localhost played on our professional grade gaming PCs
- No minimum level of gaming experience is necessary to sign up! All gamers are welcome!
- Each day campers take part in off-screen and on-screen activities focusing on skills such as team building, communication, leadership, and critical thinking.
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Camp Details
CAMP OVERVIEW
- All gamers 9-15 are welcome! Campers do not need a minimum level of gaming experience to participate.
- Each day campers take part in off-screen and on-screen activities such as: video game trivia, relay race style physical activities, friendly staff led tournaments, in game challenges, and more!
- Campers will get to experience gaming and esports in a whole new way as industry experts from the esports world join periodically throughout the week to participate in Q&A’s with the campers.
- Campers can play their favorite titles independently or join team games organized by the camp staff.
- Campers have access to play all age-appropriate games available at Localhost. (A limited selection of staff reviewed T for Teen games will be available for campers in the 9-13-year-old camps.)
Camp Questions & Answers
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Cancellations, for any reason, received at least two (2) weeks before camp start date, will result in a camp VOUCHER for all tuition fees paid, valid through the following calendar year. Your VOUCHER is transferable to any family member and may be used for any program in partnership with US Sports Camps. Cash refunds will be given only with the purchase of Cancellation Protection (terms at check-out).
Those who cancel their camp session within thirteen (13) days of the camp start date will receive a camp VOUCHER for 50% of the camp tuition. Individuals who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows) will forfeit their full tuition payment.
WILL MY CHILD NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN GAMING EQUIPMENT/ACCESSORIES?
All gaming equipment will be provided at camp. This includes headsets, keyboards, mice, and controllers. There is no need to bring any equipment, but you are more than welcome to bring your own if you prefer!
WILL LUNCH BE SERVED AT CAMP?
There will be a break for lunch each day, and campers are expected to bring a filled water bottle and a nut-free lunch which does not require refrigeration in air-tight containers.
DO YOU OFFER EARLY DROP OFF AND LATE PICK UP?
Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:45am and picked up as late as 3:15pm.
CAN MY CHILD LEAVE CAMP TO WALK INTO THE ADJOINED FIVE BELOW?
No, campers may not enter into adjacent Five Below stores during camp hours.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost Items – Camp Localhost is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Found items may be held at Camp Localhost until the last day of camp. Any remaining lost and found items will be discarded at the end of the camp season.
HOW IS YOUR STAFF KEEPING THE CAMP VENUE CLEAN AND SANITIZED THIS SUMMER?
Our staff has implemented new cleaning procedures to help keep campers and customers safe, including thorough cleaning of all gaming equipment, door handles, and more!
SHARED FACILITY
Please note that Camp Localhost is co-located with a Five Below store and bathrooms are shared with Five Below customers and employees. Localhost may be accessible to customers of Localhost and Five Below during camp hours or during after-care hours.
NOT A CHILD CARE FACILITY
Please note that Camp Localhost is not a child-care facility or day-care center and is not otherwise licensed or overseen by any governmental authority in any state where in operation.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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June 17, 2023: Camp staff were incredible. My son got to meet a professional gamer and be around other kids who love esports as much as he does. He felt confident, excited and ready for camp each day. It is the first camp he actually wanted to go to!
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July 16, 2023: For my grandson, it was being in a social setting, playing video games with other kids , and being able to play games he can't play at home.
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July 31, 2023: My son's second camp this summer and I hope it's offered again next year, he absolutely loved the experience both times
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July 28, 2023: The kids had fun and got to be in the AC during a long, hot week. I don't think we could ask for more than that!
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June 27, 2022: My son LOVED it, He told me he wanted to live at our house 1/2 the time and live at this camp the other 1/2.
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June 24, 2023: Everything! My son said it was the best camp he has ever been to and wished he could attend all summer long.
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July 7, 2023: Nathan met new friends that he's gamed with since the camp and played new games he hadn't yet tried.
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July 26, 2023: I love that they take the kids off the screens and play team based games for social interaction.
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August 5, 2022: My son learning new gaming skills & making new friends to play online with
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July 17, 2022: My son said he wanted to keep doing the camp! He didn't want it to end.
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July 6, 2023: My son had a camp he was actually excited about
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June 23, 2023: My son really enjoyed learning to play Valorant
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This camp helped my sons confidence
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Camp Localhost: Gaming and Esports Summer Camp at St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri 63144
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Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
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