Affinity Esports, established in 2021, leads Connecticut's esports scene with a vision of promoting healthier gaming for all. They're committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces where gamers from diverse backgrounds can thrive, focusing on the positive impacts of gaming on wellness, education, and mental health. They're dedicated to shaping a responsible gaming culture, driving the esports community towards a balanced and enriching future.
Registration Begins: Thursday, August 20th @ 9:00am
Program Dates: Mondays, November 2nd - December 7th
No class on November 23rd
Location: Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 7 - 14
Fee: $160.00/5 weeks
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Brief Description of the Course: Character Creation in Pixel Art allows participants to step into the world of pixel artistry and bring your unique characters to life! In this class, students will design, outfit, and animate characters, creating everything from basic moves like running and jumping to more complex sequences like victory, defeat, and attacks. By the end of the session, participants will have digital stills and GIFs of their creations to share with friends and family. Whether students are beginners or experienced artists, this class offers a fun, creative environment to build confidence, explore character design, and enhance their digital art skills.
Program Dates: Mondays, November 2nd - December 7th
No class on November 23rd
Location: Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 7 - 14
Fee: $160.00/5 weeks
Register Online
Brief Description of the Course: Character Creation in Pixel Art allows participants to step into the world of pixel artistry and bring your unique characters to life! In this class, students will design, outfit, and animate characters, creating everything from basic moves like running and jumping to more complex sequences like victory, defeat, and attacks. By the end of the session, participants will have digital stills and GIFs of their creations to share with friends and family. Whether students are beginners or experienced artists, this class offers a fun, creative environment to build confidence, explore character design, and enhance their digital art skills.
Registration Begins: Thursday, August 20th @ 9:00am
Program Dates: Mondays, November 2nd - December 7th
No class on November 23rd
Location: Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
Time: 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Ages: 7 - 14
Fee: $160.00/5 weeks
Register Online
Brief Description of the Course: Minecraft Bedwars Clinic introduces students to the foundations of team-based competitive play in a structured and coach-led environment. Participants will learn core concepts such as communication, role awareness, resource management, defense, attacking strategy, timing, and adapting to opponents. The clinic is designed for students who enjoy Minecraft and want to better understand how to play with purpose, support teammates, and make thoughtful in-game decisions. Coaches will emphasize respect, emotional regulation, resilience, and learning from both wins and losses. The goal is not just to become better at Bedwars, but to help students build confidence, teamwork, and healthy competitive habits.
Program Dates: Mondays, November 2nd - December 7th
No class on November 23rd
Location: Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
Time: 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Ages: 7 - 14
Fee: $160.00/5 weeks
Register Online
Brief Description of the Course: Minecraft Bedwars Clinic introduces students to the foundations of team-based competitive play in a structured and coach-led environment. Participants will learn core concepts such as communication, role awareness, resource management, defense, attacking strategy, timing, and adapting to opponents. The clinic is designed for students who enjoy Minecraft and want to better understand how to play with purpose, support teammates, and make thoughtful in-game decisions. Coaches will emphasize respect, emotional regulation, resilience, and learning from both wins and losses. The goal is not just to become better at Bedwars, but to help students build confidence, teamwork, and healthy competitive habits.
Registration Begins: Thursday, August 20th @ 9:00am
Program Dates: Mondays, January 25th - March 1st
No class on February 15th
Location: Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 7 - 14
Fee: $160.00/5 weeks
Register Online
Brief Description of the Course: Intro to Video Editing and Streaming gives students a beginner-friendly look at how gaming content is planned, captured, edited, and shared responsibly. Participants will explore the basics of storytelling, clips, pacing, audio, visual presentation, and what makes content engaging and appropriate for an audience. The class will also introduce important conversations around digital identity, online safety, privacy, positive communication, and the difference between creating for fun and creating for public platforms. Students will learn that strong content creation is not just about playing games, but about planning, editing, reflection, and responsible self-expression. This program aligns with Affinity Esports’ healthy gaming mission by helping students engage with gaming media in a thoughtful, creative, and balanced way.
Program Dates: Mondays, January 25th - March 1st
No class on February 15th
Location: Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 7 - 14
Fee: $160.00/5 weeks
Register Online
Brief Description of the Course: Intro to Video Editing and Streaming gives students a beginner-friendly look at how gaming content is planned, captured, edited, and shared responsibly. Participants will explore the basics of storytelling, clips, pacing, audio, visual presentation, and what makes content engaging and appropriate for an audience. The class will also introduce important conversations around digital identity, online safety, privacy, positive communication, and the difference between creating for fun and creating for public platforms. Students will learn that strong content creation is not just about playing games, but about planning, editing, reflection, and responsible self-expression. This program aligns with Affinity Esports’ healthy gaming mission by helping students engage with gaming media in a thoughtful, creative, and balanced way.
Registration Begins: Thursday, August 20th @ 9:00am
Program Dates: Mondays, January 25th - March 1st
No class on February 15th
Location: Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
Time: 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Ages: 7 - 14
Fee: $160.00/5 weeks
Register Online
Brief Description of the Course: Rocket League Introductory Clinic introduces students to one of the most accessible and team-oriented esports titles in a structured, coach-led setting. Participants will learn foundational skills such as movement, spacing, rotation, positioning, communication, boost management, and team decision-making. The clinic is designed to support both newer players and developing competitors by focusing on improvement, teamwork, and game understanding rather than only winning. Coaches will reinforce positive habits such as managing frustration, encouraging teammates, reviewing mistakes, and practicing with purpose. Rocket League provides a strong platform for teaching healthy competition because success depends on communication, patience, resilience, and trust between teammates.
Program Dates: Mondays, January 25th - March 1st
No class on February 15th
Location: Bigelow Center for Senior Activities
Time: 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Ages: 7 - 14
Fee: $160.00/5 weeks
Register Online
Brief Description of the Course: Rocket League Introductory Clinic introduces students to one of the most accessible and team-oriented esports titles in a structured, coach-led setting. Participants will learn foundational skills such as movement, spacing, rotation, positioning, communication, boost management, and team decision-making. The clinic is designed to support both newer players and developing competitors by focusing on improvement, teamwork, and game understanding rather than only winning. Coaches will reinforce positive habits such as managing frustration, encouraging teammates, reviewing mistakes, and practicing with purpose. Rocket League provides a strong platform for teaching healthy competition because success depends on communication, patience, resilience, and trust between teammates.
Please note: Programs may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.
If a program is canceled, registered participants will receive a full refund.
