Each game is played either as individuals vs. individuals or of teams of up to five vs. five. These games are played in a league setting with matches being played against other teams from around the country. Each game will have its own league that will play for a season and then have an end-of-season tournament just like any other sport. This program introduces teamwork and sportsmanship to players who do not normally play team sports otherwise. It will focus on teaching social and technical skills to our youth.

Teams will be decided after sign-ups are finished.

Students in EGL will compete in a game of their choice for the season (game list below). By competing in game days students will earn points towards qualifying for the national tournament at the end of the season.

Students will also take part in STEAM classes, both instructor lead, and self-work (curriculum listed below) to earn more points for the season. At the end of the season the top students will participate in the national EGL tournament. All other students will participate in an end of season event here at the YMCA.

• Ages: 12-15
• Cost: $10 (if they are on a scholarship, it is free)
• Date/Time/Locations/Schools:
  Program start 9/15/2025, Program ends 12/19/2025
  •    Monday & Wednesday:
  Lewis & Clark, Riverside
  Time: After school – 5:30 PM
  •    Tuesday & Thursday:
  Medicine Crow, Castle Rock
  Time: After school – 5:30 PM
• Friday (Game Days): these will not happen every week, they will be scheduled once the season starts. 
  Time: After school – 5:30 PM
• Games: FC25, Madden 25, NBA 2k25, Rocket League, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros, MLB The Show.
  STEAM Courses: Game Programming, Game Science, Game Writing, Game Production, Game Artistry, Cloud Engineering, Sound Design, Cybersecurity, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence. 
  Transportation: YMCA busses will pick students up from school on program and game days and transport them to the YMCA.
  PARENTS MUST PICK THE STUDENTS UP FROM THE YMCA AFTER THE PROGRAM HAS FINISHED.