Affinity Esports Group announces the relaunch of its Newtown Studio at 27 Glen Road, a 4,000-square-foot gaming and esports education hub. Just in time for Summer Camp season, the upgraded space features 20+ high performance gaming PCs and dedicated areas for game creation, content production, and competitive play.
Affinity Esports uses gaming as a tool for learning, personal growth, and career readiness. With locations in Newtown and Milford, the organization offers immersive programs that build community, enhance skills, and introduce young people to future opportunities in gaming and beyond.
Affinity will offer 10 weeks of Summer Camps from June 16 to August 22. Programs include Valorant Camp, Game Creation and Coding Camp, and Content Creation and Video Editing Camp. Camps blend digital learning with healthy screen time habits, encouraging outdoor games and social activities. Register at affinityesports.gg/newtown-camps.
“Our goal with all Affinity Esports programming is to provide young people with the structure and support they need to build real-world skills through the games they love,” says Kate Petersen, Director of Program Development. “Whether it’s leveraging critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving to take on challenges in Minecraft, or strengthening teamwork, strategic thinking, and emotional regulation through competitive titles like Marvel Rivals or Rocket League, our programs are designed to foster both hard and soft skills that extend far beyond the screen.”
“As a parent, finding a place where my child feels not only safe but truly seen and included is everything,” says Wendy Taylor, a parent of an Affinity participant. “Affinity Esports has created a space where kids can be themselves, build confidence, and connect with others in such a positive way. It’s more than just gaming—it’s a community we’re so grateful to be part of.”
Dr. Roger Caramanica, Program Chair at Post University, adds, “Regardless of industry, today’s employers are looking for candidates that exhibit skills that align with, and can be learned from, gaming...Today’s gaming industry leaders understand this intersection and lean into this skill development.”
Celebrate the relaunch on April 12th at 6 PM or visit affinityesports.gg to register for camps, book a tour, or learn more.
Studio Launch Party Details:
Location: 27 Glen Road, Newtown, CT
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
Parking & Entrance located at the back of the building.
Entry Fee:
$15 per person (Register Here)
$25 for food & drinks on-site
All proceeds will be donated to BluePath Service Dogs in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Have fun for a cause that matters!
Entry fee is waived for Members! Learn more about Memberships here.
Please Note: This is not a drop-off event. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Affinity Esports is also now enrolling for Spring Break Gamers Retreat, Spring Classes and Summer Camps!
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Founded in 2021, Affinity Esports is Connecticut’s premier organization for healthier gaming. They are on a mission to create safe spaces that deliver holistic experiences for all gamers, achieving this through structured programming that increases accessibility, community education, and inclusion. By elevating the long-term benefits of esports to the forefront of discussions and normalizing people's passion, Affinity Esports has created an engaging community of gamers and advocates who are committed to balancing wellness, education, mentality, competition, and socialization. They have a distinct focus on growing esports across Connecticut.
Through their recreational programs, children are introduced to the world of esports, full of new and emerging career paths, experiential learning, and highly engaging social activities. Each of these programs has been structured to reinforce critical life skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem solving. Through their time with us, we will guide children to build healthy habits and harness their passion with an extreme commitment to balancing wellness, education, mentality, competition, and socialization. Esports have been linked to powerful outcomes, such as improved social and emotional skills, problem solving, future career viability, and academic performance.
For more information about Affinity Esports, visit https://www.affinityesports.gg/ and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok or Discord (Username: subhuman#6200).
