Camp and Club

Academic Esports: Marvel Rivals™

Learning Objectives

In-Game Communication Skills: Build effective habits through callouts, coordination, and respectful competitive etiquette.
Role Mastery: Gain deep knowledge of Marvel Rivals roles (Duelists, Vanguards, Strategists), including movement, abilities, and team synergy.
Strategic Thinking: Learn map analysis, ultimate economy management, and decision-making to strengthen team performance.
Applied Tactics: Execute combos, strategies, and role responsibilities through structured scrimmages and team play.‍
Growth Mindset: Use VOD reviews and mindset training to identify mistakes, apply feedback, and prepare for competitive tournaments.

About

This team-based program uses Marvel Rivals as a learning arena where students not only advance their gameplay but also develop essential personal skills. By practicing hero roles, mastering mechanics, and applying strategic communication, they learn map control, resource management, team coordination, and structured scrimmage strategies. These lessons extend beyond gaming, equipping students with collaboration, problem-solving, and emotional regulation abilities.

Grade Band:

Grades 7-12

Format

Camp or Club

Level:

Beginner-Intermediate

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Transferable Skills

Self Awareness

Students reflect on their strengths, preferred roles (Duelist, Vanguard, Strategist), and gameplay tendencies to build confidence and identity both in-game and in real-life collaborative settings.

Self Management

Through high-pressure matches and team strategy execution, students practice managing stress, maintaining focus, and regulating their emotions for consistent, level-headed performance.

Social Awareness

Students develop empathy by understanding the diverse playstyles, needs, and perspectives of teammates, learning to adjust and support others in pursuit of shared goals.

Responsible Decision Making

Students learn to make thoughtful choices during gameplay—such as when to engage, retreat, or use ultimates—while considering ethical play, team safety, and long-term match outcomes.

Relationship Skills

Through scrims, comms, and tournament settings, students strengthen communication, trust, conflict resolution, and teamwork—building bonds that model positive relationships in and out of game.

STEAM Connections

STEAM connections embedded in this program reinforce relevant science and math concepts to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

Science

Technology

Engineering

Art

Math

Technical Requirements

Computers capable of running Marvel Rivals for every player‍
Each computer with access to Marvel Rivals game software
Headset, keyboard, and mouse peripherals

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Implementation

Both camps and clubs are facilitated by Mastery Coding certified instructors.

Clubs

Delivered across multiple weeks
Can be run after school, during breaks, or on holidays
Includes additional activities outside of live sessions

Camps

Delivered over the course of a week (3 days)
3-hour sessions
No additional activities outside of live sessions

All camps & clubs are facilitated by Mastery Coding certified instructors (virtual).

Bring to Your School

Using a research-based approach to instruction, we provide standards-based computer science, esports, and STEM curriculum that combines critical thinking with project-based fun.