{"id":2847064,"date":"2025-03-10T15:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T20:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/?p=2847064"},"modified":"2025-06-24T11:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:17:15","slug":"usf-and-esoga-partner-to-launch-esports-camps-for-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/usf-and-esoga-partner-to-launch-esports-camps-for-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"USF and ESOGA Partner to Launch Esports Camps for Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2847064\" class=\"elementor elementor-2847064\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5922034 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5922034\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85c5204\" data-id=\"85c5204\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98a3341 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"98a3341\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"561\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/webflyer.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2847066\" alt=\"2025 USF esports camp flyer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/webflyer.png 561w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/webflyer-400x519.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72d84c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72d84c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Joliet, Ill. \u2013 The University of St. Francis (USF) has partnered with the Esports &amp; Online Gaming Association (ESOGA) to deliver a series of new esports and STEM camps at USF\u2019s cutting-edge esports facility. ESOGA\u2019s camp experiences integrate STEM concepts and hands-on esports instruction, to be hosted at USF\u2019s state-of-the-art arena in Joliet, Ill. The program includes camps available throughout spring break and summer, offering local youth new opportunities to learn and experience esports in a collegiate setting. Please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stfrancis.edu\/esports\">www.stfrancis.edu\/esports<\/a> for details about the camps and recruiting.<\/p><p>College esports has become a pathway for non-traditional student-athletes to showcase their talents, obtain potential scholarships, and pursue higher education. USF\u2019s varsity esports program, recognized in the ECAC Esports and Playfly College Esports leagues, provides a professional environment for youth to explore this growing field while earning a college degree. The program provides students the opportunity to play a variety of game titles such as <em>Call of Duty<\/em>, <em>Valorant<\/em>, <em>Rocket League<\/em>, <em>League of Legends<\/em>, <em>Smash Brothers<\/em>, <em>Apex Legends<\/em>, <em>Fortnite<\/em>, and (soon) the newly popular <em>Marvel Rivals<\/em> \u2013 all while emphasizing the Catholic Franciscan values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Compassion.<\/p><p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to team up with ESOGA to combine STEM and esports for our area youth,\u201d said Dr. Steve Wettergren, Director of Esports at the University of St. Francis. \u201cWith ESOGA\u2019s support, these new esports programs and camps will allow us to engage with our community in new ways, while providing youth the opportunity to explore the exciting world of collegiate esports and higher education.\u201d<\/p><p>\u201cThis new partnership allows us to extend the reach of our programming while providing community access to University St. Francis\u2019 campus and state-of-the-art facilities\u201d said Nate Parent, Founder &amp; CEO of ESOGA. \u201cIt\u2019s more than just esports \u2013 it\u2019s about creating meaningful experiences that integrate with the university\u2019s goals while supporting the future of today\u2019s youth.\u201d<\/p><p><u>About University of St. Francis Esports<\/u><\/p><p>The University of St. Francis boasts a competitive esports program, featuring a modern facility with advanced gaming stations and broadcast capabilities. The USF esports team competes in the ECAC Esports and Playfly College Esports leagues and actively recruits players nationwide to represent the university in collegiate competitions. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stfrancis.edu\/esports\">www.stfrancis.edu\/esports<\/a> for more information.<\/p><p><u>About Esports and Online Gaming Association <\/u><\/p><p>Founded in 2019, the Esports and Online Gaming Association (ESOGA) delivers structured esports programs for youth. Supporting both virtual and in-person experiences, ESOGA empowers youth to enjoy their favorite video games in a structured and supportive environment. ESOGA also provides software and services for organizations to host their own esports programs. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.esoga.gg\">www.esoga.gg<\/a> for more information.<\/p><p>: :<\/p><p>The University of St. Francis, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 3,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stfrancis.edu\">stfrancis.edu<\/a>.<\/p><p>University of St. Francis: Bigger thinking. 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