CCIM+ Summer Workshops is an in-person, residential or commuter summer workshop experience for middle and high school students. Held on the beautiful campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, camp participants will utilize the same state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms and technology that our degree-seeking students use.

Any middle or high school student who has an interest in learning or expanding their knowledge and experience in the esports field. The FREE grant-funded workshop is separated based on school year — middle school and high school. Please be sure you meet the grade requirement before applying.

Our residential workshop participants will stay in one of Ball State’s new or updated residence halls. Residence halls are air conditioned and feature semi-private bathrooms (pods shared by a small number of rooms). Each room is equipped with a bed, desk and dresser. Participants must bring their own bedding, toiletries, shower towel and luxury items. All residence halls are located within close proximity of a dining hall with numerous food options, including the ever-loved Starbucks.

Every minute of the workshop is planned (schedule will be posted soon). There are rules and curfews that all student participants must follow. Course instructors and resident assistants periodically check-in with our student participants to ensure they are accounted for and safe.

5-Day Esports Virtual Bootcamp: $350

Middle School and High School Grant-Funded Workshops: FREE

Any Indiana middle school student going into grades 6, 7 or 8, or high school student going into grades 9, 10, 11 or 12, who has an interest in learning about or expanding their knowledge as esports professionals may apply. Preference will be given to students who best meet the grant goals. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all 40 program participants have been selected. Students accepted into the grant-funded workshops will be notified by late May.

Ball State University received a Lilly Endowment grant to host a summer workshop series aimed at educating an inspiring students to continue their education beyond high school. With a emphasis on students of color, first generation college students, and students from families with limited resources, the Lilly grant program strives to help young people explore their interests, learn new skills and envision a future for themselves in college and career.