Does your child love to play video games like Roblox, Mario Kart and Minecraft? Do they like to create their own graphics and videos? Would you like them to meet friends who share their creative passions and interests? Affinity Esports is offering interactive camp programs in their Newtown studio location as well as in Milford this summer and Mac Kid readers can save 10% with code MACKID10!
Summer Camp options at Affinity Esports feature popular video games while providing ample opportunities for your child to be creative with friends!
Whether they are a casual gamer or aspiring competitor, kids will be able to play the games they love like Roblox, Mario Kart, Minecraft and more. There are also camp options for content creators, coders, and girls in gaming! Sure, kids can play video games, code or create content from the comfort of home, but one of the benefits of attending a camp program is that the open layout of the Affinity Esports studio is designed intentionally to foster meaningful social connections and a feeling of being a part of a community of like-minded peers.
- Camps run 9AM-3PM weekly June 17- August 30th in Newtown and July 1 - August 16th in Milford
- Themes: Gaming Foundations, Game Creation and Coding Fundamentals, Sports Camp, Design in Gaming, Valorant, Sims Life, Fortnite, Rocket League & More
- Ages 7-17
- Early drop-offs and late pick-ups available
- Gamers Retreat option the week of July 4th at Newtown studio with flexible scheduling options (Mornings, Afternoons and Full Day)
- See detailed camp offerings for Newtown; See detailed camp offerings for Milford
"My son truly feels like he found others like him. Love the idea about teaching teamwork, problem solving and leadership." ~ Christine (Parent)
Kids will enjoy over half of their time engaging in screen-free activities!
Parents agree, it's important to keep an eye on screen time. So rest assured that the days at Affinity Esports camp are balanced between the camp's theme, education around healthy gaming habits, and regular screen breaks. While away from their screen, your child can be found taking walks, doing quick exercise drills, pausing for regular hydration, eating lunch outside, completing team building activities, or playing tabletop games. During the week, your kids will actually be spending roughly half of their time away from the screen, being socially engaged, and fusing their passion for the digital world into peer-to-peer interactions, critical skill development, and new perspectives.
Hear from other parents about their experience with Affinity Esports!
Over the last couple of years, co-founders Mark and Emily Kilpatrick have built a welcoming and active community of kids and young adults who share his enthusiasm and passion for Esports. And as parents themselves, they understand that some parents may have some questions about Esports so they set out to create a space that parents would not only be comfortable with, but also excited about! Check out this short video featuring parents talking about their experience with Affinity Esports.
SEE CLASS SCHEDULE FOR NEWTOWN
SEE CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MILFORD
REGISTER by May 31 AND SAVE 10% WITH CODE MACKID10
NOT SURE? TAKE A TOUR!
Intrigued about summer camp but not sure you are ready to sign up? Register for an upcoming Weekly Community Game Night to see the studio space, talk with the directors, meet other parents and get a feel for what Affinity Esports is all about! These community game nights are open to all, including those registered in classes. Or email hello@affinityesports.gg and schedule a private tour!
- Youth Game Night (Ages 7-15), Fridays 6-9pm ($35)
- Young Adult Game Night (Ages 16-25), Saturdays 6-10pm ($25)
Founded in 2021, Affinity Esports is Connecticut’s premier organization for healthier gaming. They are on a mission to create safe spaces that deliver holistic experiences for all gamers, achieving this through structured programming that increases accessibility, community education, and inclusion. By elevating the long-term benefits of esports to the forefront of discussions and normalizing people's passion, Affinity Esports has created an engaging community of gamers and advocates who are committed to balancing wellness, education, mentality, competition, and socialization. They have a distinct focus on growing esports across Connecticut.
Through their recreational programs, children are introduced to the world of esports, full of new and emerging career paths, experiential learning, and highly engaging social activities. Each of these programs has been structured to reinforce critical life skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem solving. Through their time with us, we will guide children to build healthy habits and harness their passion with an extreme commitment to balancing wellness, education, mentality, competition, and socialization. Esports have been linked to powerful outcomes, such as improved social and emotional skills, problem solving, future career viability, and academic performance.
For more information about Affinity Esports, visit https://www.affinityesports.gg/ and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok or Discord (Username: subhuman#6200).
