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Kids Programs

Shore Gamers invites kids ages 8+ to stretch their critical thinking skills, communicate confidently, and practice good sportsmanship — in the spirit of play. We welcome scout troops, homeschool groups, and socialization and friendship clubs. Please contact us at play@shoregamers.com to plan an outing!

D&D Kids

Friday, Dec 27 at 9am – 12pm Session Includes: > $40, including 1 drink and 1 snack > 3 hours of adventuring > Beginner-friendly

Why play games? Why Shore Gamers?

We promote collaboration
Practice communication and active listening. Learn the power of negotiation, while sharing knowledge to find the best solution. Celebrate wins together, while respecting opponents.
We practice problem-solving and strategic thinking
Use logic and creativity. Exercise spatial awareness and memory development. Think critically, anticipate consequences, and develop reasoning skills.
We emphasize resilience and emotional development
Overcome obstacles and persevere through challenges. Practice patience, and express empathy. Learn from mistakes, explore different decisions, and celebrate hard-earned success.
We support academic growth
Practice math from simple counting and complex operations to probability and percentages. Read instructions and game cards. Enhance vocabulary across ancient themes and mythical adventures.

Kids Curriculum

Step into Strategy
Play diverse themes and game mechanics with board games like Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, 5-Minute Mystery, Abducktion, and more.
Card Strategy Specialists
Explore a variety of card mechanics, subject matter and strategies with Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering, and Pokémon.
Traditional Strategy
Practice pattern recognition and anticipate opponent moves with Chess, Backgammon, Rummikub and others.

Our Mission

The diversity of our players is one of our strengths! Shore Gamers stands by a fun, pleasant, and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.