Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN Launches Esports Program

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN Launches Esports Program

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ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has received some funding to launch an Esports program.

The Southside Club already has gaming in the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, and now an Esports lounge has been added at the Eastside Club and the Little Falls Club.

Club officials say Esports programming gives kids a structured and supportive environment to engage in competitive and recreational gaming. But, the program also has other benefits like developing teamwork, strategic thinking and exposure to potential careers in game design, coding and other STEM careers.

The Boys & Girls Club Esports programming will teach kids online etiquette, sportsmanship, and respectful gaming.

Vice President of Operations Geri Bechtold says their goal is to have an Esports lounge and programming at all five of their clubs.

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