During this e-sports boot camp, Kishwaukee College E-Sports Head Coach and competitive gamer Matthew Hixon a.k.a. 99CentMcFury will lead teens in gaming tournaments in which they will experience teamwork, and improve their problem-solving abilities, attention, and concentration. These skills are important for success in the STEM field and in the many careers related to e-sports: Coaching, Team Management, Marketing, Sales, Broadcasting, Event Management, Social Media management, Social Media production, Coding & Computer Engineering, and Graphic Design/Digital Art and Music composing for an E-sports title.

Types of games played will include Minecraft, Online Platform/Creativity, Fighting Games, Battle Royale, Rocket League, Fright Night Funkin, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, and Sports Franchise games.

Each player will need to bring their Chromebook or laptop or phone/device to participate. This boot camp is for ages 11-17. Registration is required, as space is limited. Registration covers the E-Sports Boot Camp on March 2, 9, and 16.

These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For more information or help with registration, please contact Susan at susang@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.

Visit gamersglorified.com or Kishwaukee College E-Sports to learn more about your coach.

Watch Minecraft Game Camp to hear Coach Hixon tell you about his game camps.