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After School Gaming

Slingshot Esports After School Gaming Expereince

Overview

Seeing the need to assist gaming kids in building positive relationships in a safe haven gaming community where they can grow socially and spiritually instead of playing in isolation and in heavily toxic environments, Slingshot Esports is delighted to offer a biblically grounded after school onsite gaming experience tailored specifically for students ages 10-16.

Goals

Cultivate a healthy gaming environment. Knowing that students game in isolation and an often toxic environment, Slingshot Esports provides a fun, safe, and encouraging space for them to develop their skills through a healthy gaming experience.
Engage students in thought provoking conversations. Using gaming as the starting point, Slingshot Esports discusses with students the application of gaming skills and strategies as they pertain to real life. Each discussion will be through the lens of a biblical worldview.
Provide opportunities for students to compete. Through a variety of challenges and/or tournaments, students have the option to compete with and against others.
Create a new connection point for gaming students. After School Gaming creates a safe haven for gaming students to socialize and build their own community, develop friendships, and deepen relationships.

Specifications

Slingshot Esports facilitates three sessions, referred to as "seasons," that span five consecutive weeks. Each week features a two hour event. Students may participate in one, two, or all of three seasons. The dates for each season are outlined below for reference.

Season two: March 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14
Season three: April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

Each two hour event consists of open gaming, an optional challenge/tournament, and a talk about how gaming translates into the real world.

During each event, the students will be guided by a dedicated mentor during the event, learn and develop in-game skills, be encouraged as they play, and practice demonstrating character and good sportsmanship.

To ensure a high quality experience, event registration is closed once registrations reach 20 students. A waitlist will be formed, if necessary.

All events are held on Monday afternoons from 4p to 6p at the Slingshot Esports Gaming Center. A snack and drink will be provided.

Each game has an ESRB rating of “T” or lower. Students are allowed to bring their own devices, games, gear and use their own accounts at their discretion and risk.

Each Slingshot Esports leader holds valid FBI and PA Child Abuse clearances.

Transportation to and from the Gaming Center will be provided by the parents/guardians.

Pricing

Season Fee

The cost per student is $100 per season. Students may participate in as many seasons as desired.

Refunds

A refund of 50% of the registration cost is given to any student that chooses to not attend a season prior to its start. If a student or parent chooses to withdraw during a season, unfortunately no refund is given. If a note from the student’s doctor is provided regarding an injury or illness that keeps the student from participating, a refund can be given for the remaining events.

Late Fees

Late pick-ups in conjunction with communication prior to pick up incurs a late fee of $1 per minute, per family. Late pick-ups without communication will not be tolerated, incur a late fee of $2 a minute, and students may be subject to removal from the season.