Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic and rapidly-evolving world of esports. Our program will provide a deep dive into the various opportunities within the industry, along with key considerations for esports health, nutrition, psychology, and entrepreneurship. Working collaboratively with other participants, you will create your own esports tournament and presentation, putting your knowledge and skills to the test. Whether you’re an avid gamer or simply curious about this exciting field, our program is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your interest in esports to the next level.
Age: 9 – 15
Day: Friday
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Flat Fee:
Beatsaber is a high-energy game that combines music, rhythm, and physical activity to create a thrilling experience. In this exciting event for all ages, players use handheld controllers to slash through oncoming blocks while dodging obstacles, all while being immersed in a virtual reality environment. This game is perfect for all ages and promotes movement, hand-eye coordination, and quick reflexes. The tournament promises to be a thrilling event, with intense gameplay and fantastic music, making it an experience that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, the Virtual Reality Beatsaber Tournament is an excellent opportunity to have fun, stay fit, and meet new people. Come join us at the YMCA and experience the excitement of Beatsaber.
Age: All Ages
Day: Saturday, June 10th
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Flat Fee:
Metro’s Esports Education highschool course covers four major career pathways within the esports industry: Strategist, Organizer, Entrepreneur, and Content Creator. All students who complete and meet the goals of this program will receive a certificate of completion for use in Professional Development.
Each Week, Metro will be hosting Minecraft Monday, FREE for YMCA members! Each Monday, join us for fun, easy, and family friendly mini-events on our YMCA Minecraft Server. Guests who join us in the lounge will earn double points towards our various stat tracking categories and leaderboards, and have the opportunitiy to win special in-game rewards. Players will work together to complete challenges, think creatively, and earn points. Great for kids and families!
Time to gear up! Every Wednesday, Metro will be hosting various Nintendo games and challenges for the whole family to enjoy. From Mario Kart to Mario Party, join us every Wednesday to compete alongside friends and familiy for your spot on the Metro Mario Leaderboard!
Join us down in the Metro Game Lounge each and every Friday for esports tournaments! Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Each week will feature a different esports title and format, including Fortnite, Rocket League, NBA2k, Smash Ultimate, and others. Join with a team or register as a free agent to be matched with other players.
| May 5: NBA2K23 & Madden2k23 1v1 |
| May 12: Rocket League 3v3 |
| May 19: Fortnite 2v2 Elimination Race |
| May 26: Smash Ultimate 1v1 |
| June 2: NBA2K23 & Madden2k23 1v1 |
| June 9: Rocket League 3v3 |
| June 16: Fortnite 2v2 Elimination Race |
| June 23: Smash Ultimate 1v1 |
Metro Esports Team is committed to providing every student with a rigorous program that incorporates gaming education that purposefully integrates content and skills from engineering, technology, science, computer science, and mathematics to foster gaming industry literacy. Students apply integrated content to develop games and solutions while employing skills critical for postsecondary study and career success.
As an official STEM-based learning organization by STEM.org since 2021, the programs we have created will offer a flexible and personalized learning environment for youth and adults both virtually and in-person as a part of the integrated school day, after-school programs, and/or summer camps. The mission of Metro Esports is to promote esports in an experiential and interdisciplinary methodology to teaching and learning.
Students can choose from different studies across the gaming and tech landscape. Metro Esports programming is organized into three primary disciplines, including Game Development, Game Design, and Game Business, with the following areas of production: Visual Design & Animation, Programming, Esports Business, Content Creation, and a Project Internship. These programs were created in mind from entry-level to undergraduate certifications.
In other words, students who seek game entrepreneurship or technical expertise can complete school faster, create strong portfolios, and learn industry skills from educators or industry professionals with extensive, current experience in their field.
Our approach reflects an industry that has experienced an explosion in consumer gaming and enterprise gaming. Over the past few decades, the gaming industry has evolved from just a source of entertainment to one that includes education and training.
