Blast into Kingsport’s e-sports specialty camp this summer

Grab your favorite controller and power on this summer with Kingsport Parks and Recreation’s specialty e-sports camp.

The week-long camp takes place June 1 through June 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex Douglass Room (401 Louis Street). Open to children and teens ages 6 to 15. Registration is $50 per city resident and $60 per non-city resident.

Campers will be playing and instructed each day about different e-games, including Fortnite, Rocket League, Mario Kart, Fall Guys and LEGO Fortnite.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation will provide four Xbox Series X systems, four PlayStation 5 systems and a Nintendo Switch, though campers can bring their own console/controller with them to play on.

Throughout the week, campers will engage in a variety of activities designed to enhance their gaming abilities across multiple genres and platforms.

“But it’s not all about competition,” explained Program Administrator Nate Williams. “We also believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive community where gamers can share their passion, make new friends and collaborate with like-minded individuals.”

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/4vNy9pT. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on the “CivicRec” link, then searching for “camp” in the search bar.

For information about other events, activities and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.