In line with its mission to nurture youths and to provide them with the right opportunities to develop, grow and achieve their dreams, *SCAPE officially launched an esports Experience and Xposure Programme (EXP2019) recently for Singapore youths aged 15 to 25 years old.
"EXP2019 is the first-of-its-kind in Singapore where youths can learn about esports through a holistic programme. In addition to game skills, youths can also learn about the many exciting possibilities within the industry and talented youths will be provided with green lane access to our industry partners to pursue their passion in esports. Importantly, we aim to inculcate the right values and behaviours and mitigate any negative aspects of this popular youth interest such as cyber-bullying and gaming addiction."
--- Mr David Chua, *SCAPE Chairman ---
Designed with the help of industry professionals, EXP2019 offers specially-curated 3 day, 2 nights esports camps during the upcoming June school vacation that is centred on 3 focus titles - Mobile Legends Bang Bang (17 to 19 June), FIFA (24 to 26 June) and League of Legends (27 to 29 June). Camp activities include introduction to the whole spectrum of the esports landscape, esports challenges, team bonding exercises and outdoor learning that will foster social mixing and character development.
From July to December, there will be a total of 10 workshops for each of the 3 focus titles, and 10 workshops on online live streaming and commentary. Workshop modules range from in-game skills and tactics, to mental management, cyber-wellness, content creation, engaging online audiences and much more. Driving EXP2019 will be coaches and pro gamers from official program partner, Resurgence, Singapore’s most successful esports organization.
"EXP2019 is about providing aspirants and interested youths with an opportunity to be exposed to and to experience esports. Our goal is to cultivate responsible behaviours, while sharing with them our game insights and industry knowledge. I look forward to sharing my personal experiences and to advise these youths, based on the path I’ve taken so that they can make more informed decisions."
--- Samuel "Sequinox" Chan, former Raffles Institution student turned full-time professional gamer ---
In the months to come, *SCAPEesports will also be conducting school visits island-wide to educate youths about esports and EXP2019. Esports enthusiasts can also look forward to more community rallies, viewing parties and other events at *SCAPE.
"By learning and bonding with like-minded enthusiasts at *SCAPE, attendees can also play a future role in expanding the esports community at large and communities is the foundation for a strong esports ecosystem in Singapore."
--- Professional FIFA player Chiang "Hibidi" Wen Jun ---
For more information and registration details, visit www.scape.sg/scapeesports/EXP2019.
ABOUT *SCAPE
*SCAPE Co. Ltd is a non-profit organisation that supports youth, talent and leadership development. The organisation aims to motivate and empower youths to realise their potential, and seeks to be the home of enterprising youths committed to creating their own future. It was set up in 2007 in response to a call for more spaces for youth social, recreational, sporting, and community activities, and to showcase their talents.
*SCAPE offers a series of programmes for youths to learn new skills, harness their creativity, and create something impactful while cultivating an enterprising spirit. The 5 clusters are entrepreneurship, music, dance, media and esports.
