GAMING AT THE Y
Gaming can be social, collaborative and creative.
Whether they’re racing in Mario Kart, building in Minecraft, battling in Super Smash Bros. or teaming up in Rocket League, kids have opportunities to play together, communicate, problem-solve and make connections. Your current page identifies these among the games available during Drop-In Gaming.
PLAY
Enjoy favorite games and discover new ones.
CONNECT
Play alongside friends and meet other kids who share the same interests.
CHALLENGE
Put skills and strategies to the test through friendly competition.
DROP-IN GAMING
DROP IN. GAME ON.
Drop-In Gaming gives kids ages 6–12 a fun place to play, connect with friends and enjoy some friendly competition in our STEM Room.
Kids can choose from free-play favorites including Minecraft, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League and more, all in a supervised environment.
Check the current schedule for times: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
WHAT CAN THEY PLAY?
CHOOSE YOUR GAME.
MINECRAFT
Build. Explore. Create.
MARIO KART
Start your engines and challenge your friends.
SUPER SMASH BROS.
Choose your character and get ready to battle.
ROCKET LEAGUE
Soccer meets racing in fast-paced team play.
AND MORE!
GAMING CLUB & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
WANT TO TAKE GAMING FURTHER?
Throughout the year, look for additional gaming experiences including Gaming Club, tournaments, special events and other organized gaming opportunities.
These experiences give players more ways to challenge themselves, play alongside others and enjoy a shared interest in gaming.
GAMING AT SUMMER CAMP
SUMMER + GAMING = GAME ON.
Gaming is also part of the fun at Summer Camp. Campers can enjoy time in the Science and Art Studio using PC setups, Nintendo Switches and Xbox, with games and challenges throughout the summer. Your current camp page lists Minecraft, Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart among its gaming offerings.
LIKE GAMING? YOU MIGHT LOVE CREATING, TOO.
Science • Technology • Engineering • Math
Gaming can spark curiosity about what happens behind the screen.
Our STEM programs give kids opportunities to explore coding, 3D design, technology and other hands-on experiences that turn curiosity into creativity.
DON’T JUST PLAY. CREATE.
Don’t just play. Create!
Ready to dive in?
For more information contact: Christina Lambacher HERE
Improves Critical Thinking
No one knows exactly how the human brain works. What experts agree on is that it works and that it needs exercise just like any other part of the body for it to function at optimum levels. Esports is a game which tests mental powers and for which critical thinking and reasoning is an absolute must. During actual play or practice, players or gamers actually exercise and sharpen this most vital of organs.
Improves Problem Solving Skills
Esports games involve problem solving and gamers have to make quick decisions on the best moves to make when attacking and how to counter an opponent’s moves. All these exercises and sharpens the brain. The critical thinking thus developed, helps gamers to question things and situations and not merely accept solutions and outcomes because everyone does so.
Stress Relief
Having fun means less stress in your life. Playing electronic sports has a relaxing and calming effect on your nerves thus you feel less stressed. It’s a real stress reliever.
According to published results of medical research, individuals who are less stressed develop better memories. Their capacity to remember things is greatly enhanced. So it’s a simple trajectory to understand, you play esports you enjoy yourself, you relax and feel calm and your brain capacity improves. Your capacity or ability to recall things, events or situations gets vastly improved.
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