Community.
Camaraderie.
Competition.
Everyone Belongs.

Don't vibe with traditional sports?
Looking for an extracurricular activity that fits your skillset?

We have a path for you.

Community.
Camaraderie.
Competition.

Everyone Belongs.

Don't vibe with traditional sports?
Looking for an extracurricular activity that fits your skillset?

We have a path for you.

Dojo parents have a lot to say about us:

"My son was one of WNFC's first students and it has been amazing. He never really had much interest or knowledge in fighting games but Grant has taught him so many useful techniques! He attended his first competition with some of the states finest and held his own. Grant's passion and eagerness to have his dojo students learn life lessons and create career paths has done wonders for my son. He attended a couple sessions this summer one being "Game Theory and Design." He is even more excited to continue to learn more about all aspects of designing video games. I would highly recommend this program to anyone with an interest in socializing with other like minded video gamers! Or with an interest to learn something new in the video game world."

KW

"Our son has attended WNFC esports Dojo now since March 2023 when it opened. He has enjoyed being there after school a couple of times a week and over this summer at four of the camps that were run. This program gives him a great way to play games in a positive, educational environment with like minded kids and others with the same interests. Grant is developing a great program for kids from 4th grade up to enjoy the world of gaming and esports, develop their techniques, be a great team player and have a lot of fun while doing it. Thank you ~ I know he'll be back soon!"

HM

"I would highly recommend WNFC eSports Dojo to anyone with a child 4th grade and up, because it is run by an incredibly compassionate person who understands the intricacies of the style of gaming and how to best introduce and integrate kids into a situation that could result in a solid career path or potential college scholarships in eSports, which has grown immensely outside Vermont. I can’t recommend this highly enough."

JQ

"In the past our son has gone to various local camps but he often doesn’t enjoy himself. This summer he went to two of the camps at WNFC esports Dojo and had a fantastic time! It was awesome seeing him meet other kids and have fun learning and playing. Thanks Grant for offering such a cool program!"

HP

"Fantastic space for playing, learning and enjoying games with others."

LM

"Awesome local space for competitive gaming- really well set up for pretty much any fighting game you can imagine."

DP

"A great space to play and learn any fighting game (retro or modern), with a relaxed atmosphere. The locals who frequent the sessions are also knowledgeable and also add to the fun vibe of the space."

MM

No matter who you are or how you identify,

there’s a place here for you.

An Extracurricular Activity

FOR FUTURE LEADERS AND WINNERS

We’re building a community of kids and teens that push one another to be their best selves in an environment that focuses on fun. It’s more than pushing buttons, it’s giving our students experience in how to handle hardship and conquer challenge while being surrounded by “their own kind.”

The Road To The World Stage

BEGINS IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD

We focus on arcade-style “versus” games, the genre that first popularized direct competitive play. Today, these games are played at tournaments that are watched live by thousands of fellow players, plus millions of streaming viewers around the globe. This is the world we’re ambassadors of.

Go Beyond The Game

INTO A FUTURE OF POSSIBILITIES

We have the privilege of being partnered with Champlain College esports, one of the best collegiate esports programs in the country. This lets us introduce our dojo students to a wide array of paths for their college career, including game design, electronic hardware, webcasting, video production, software development, esports scholarships, and more. This can be life-altering.

We Foster Inclusion & Diversity

BECAUSE COMMUNITY IS STRENGTH

It doesn’t matter how you identify or what sort of experience or skill level you have, you’re welcome here, with no limits on who can participate. Our instructors will meet you where you are, and our curriculum is designed to let students work through concepts and towards goals at their own pace.

WNFC esports Dojo is making headlines!

MyChamplainValley.com

ABC22 - WVNY

Esports Dojo Arena looks to build grassroots gaming community in Vermont

The dojo aims to provide an avenue for players to hone their skills and become part of a community. With a growing number of colleges adopting esports programs…

Vermont Public

VPR - WVPS 107.9FM

How Vermont gamers are expanding the esports industry

It takes a village to create a video game. From narrative designers to programmers to marketers, many people have to work together. We learn about what it takes to design a successful video game, which something that Vermonters can learn at Champlain College in Burlington. We also talk to the head of WNFC esports Dojo in Essex Junction about the opportunities for kids and teens to get into competitive gaming.

Vermont Public Digital

VERMONTPUBLIC.COM

Vermont’s fighting video game scene spurs competition — and camaraderie

I spoke with three grade-school-aged students who turned the interview around on me, asking me what character I’d like to see in Super Smash Brothers. That’s a timeless hypothetical question, one that I have been thinking about since 2001…

Ready to begin?

THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE.

Tue / Wed / Thu

$ 200
(per month)
MASSIVE Value! - Under $7/hr for most 3d/wk students!
Grades 4 - 12 (ages 9 - 17)
2pm - 6pm
Three Days of Instruction Per Week
Discounts Available for siblings and friend referrals!

Don’t hesitate! Call or email us us today about getting started!

Telephone

(802) 310-3550

Open Hours

Afterschool Program
Tuesday – Thursday, 2pm – 6pm

Field Trips / In-School Events
Monday & Friday, By Appointment Only

Wednesday Night Fight Club
(Fighting Game Community Weeklies)
Wednesday Nights, 6pm – 11pm
(16+ w/ parent permission, 18+ otherwise)