Players League is a game-based and project-based learning experience where students don’t just play, they create, produce, and compete, all while interacting with current and former professional athletes and other guest speakers. Students work hands-on to build real media projects like gameplay highlight reels, commercials, or alternative visual experiences, while competing in Fortnite challenges that lead to a live, in-person finale in New York City at Liberty Science Museum & Pace University.  It’s a challenging Workforce Development program with an optional Fortnite esports competition.  Game on!

• 8-weeks specialty Content Creation programming as above with Content Creation Workforce Development program

• Fortnite Esports Competition

• 3-nights’ accommodation in Manhattan; shared rooms for students

• Group transfers between La Guardia International Airport and our lodging facility:

  • Arrival: Between 11 AM to 4 PM

  • Departure: Between 7 AM – 12 PM

• Motorcoach transportation to Liberty Science Center for Presentation day (New Jersey)

• Group metro transportation (for included daily activities)

• Breakfasts & dinners daily starting with dinner on arrival and ending with breakfast on departure (based on participant arrival in time for dinner and departure breakfast based on hotel breakfast times)

• Rise NY Experience

• Times Square Excursion

• Professional Players League NYC Group Photo with one copy per participant

• I-Fly with Physics Master Class plus 1-Jump per person

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island excursion with Audio Guide

• The Empire State Building

• Liberty Science Center – Event Presentations, Judging & Awards

• Fortnite Esports Challenge

• Pace University Campus Tour

• Tour Director and Chaperone Team

• Equipment required (computer, smartphone, gaming console)

• Fully comprehensive insurance (mandatory; suggested provider link available for Travel Insured)

• Flights / baggage nor other transfer to/from NYC

• Baggage handling - everyone should be able to pull / load their own bag

• Cost for Central Park Bike Tour (booked as an Add-On option)

• Hotel incidental deposits & bills  (participants should be prepared to pay for any room damage or other fees assessed by the hotel)

• Lunches in NYC

• Meal selections other than ones provided for the entire group (we are generally able to cater for allergy conditions, vegetarians, halal and in some cases vegan)

• Cost of personal passports, visas or visa waiver fees if required

• Cost of inoculations or medication required for travel

• Sightseeing / Entertainment / Transport not shown in Itinerary

• Credit card fees if individuals wish to pay via credit card instead of ACH

Today students will learn about what Players League NYC’s content creation portion will entail, including skills students will attain, due dates, esports competition through Fortnite, and more, before learning about streaming techniques to be a successful streamer or content creator, while competing in Week 2 of Fortnite competition throughout the week.

Today students will dive into Streamlabs OBS, learning how to set-up a low-level stream to get started, while competing in Week 2 of Fortnite competition throughout the week.

Today students will learn about creating their own layouts for stream, elevating their professional presence, while competing in Week 3 of Fortnite competition throughout the week.  

Students will practice the skills they learned around streaming to record a practice session, while competing in Week 4 of Fortnite competition throughout the week. 

Students will learn the basics of video editing on CapCut and Davinci Resolve, while competing in Week 5 of Fortnite competition throughout the week. 

Students will practice video editing with their own recording from July 7th, while competing in Week 6 of Fortnite competition throughout the week. 

Students will begin editing their final highlight reel, while competing in Week 2 of Fortnite competition throughout the week. 

Students will finish and submit their final highlight reel, while competing in Week 2 of Fortnite competition throughout the week. 

Students kick off their finale experience by arriving in the heart of Manhattan and immediately stepping into the creative energy that defines NYC. After settling into the Times Square hotel, the group visits Rise NY, an immersive blend of storytelling, engineering, and media design that sets the tone for the days ahead. The evening continues with a welcome dinner and a guided exploration of Times Square, where students take in the iconic screens, global brands, and nonstop motion that fuel modern content creation. A professional group photo captures the moment and marks the official start of their Players League journey in New York.

The second day blends hands‑on STEM learning with some of the most meaningful cultural sites in the United States. Students begin with the iFly Physics Master Class, where they learn real aerodynamics concepts and apply them during instructor‑led flights inside a vertical wind tunnel. In the afternoon, they travel to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, connecting history, identity, and storytelling in a powerful way. The day concludes with a visit to the Empire State Building, offering breathtaking views and a deeper appreciation for innovation, engineering, and the ambition that shapes New York City.

This is the pinnacle of the entire eight‑week program. Students present their content creation projects live at Liberty Science Center, sharing their work with industry‑aligned judges in a professional, supportive environment. After the awards ceremony, they explore the museum’s cutting‑edge exhibits and planetarium before heading to Pace University for the Fortnite Esports Challenge and a campus tour. The day ends with a high‑energy celebration dinner honoring their creativity, growth, and accomplishments — a moment students remember long after the program ends.

On the final morning, students enjoy breakfast together before preparing for their return flights. For those with later departures, an optional Central Park Bike Tour offers a refreshing, scenic way to close out the experience. It’s a chance to reflect on new friendships, newfound confidence, and the skills they’ve built throughout the program. Airport transfers are provided during designated hours, and students depart NYC inspired, accomplished, and ready for whatever comes next.