Pa. kids can level up in cutting-edge Esports lab in West Chester
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Kids can level up their skills in the virtual world and beyond thanks to Metro Esports labs spawning at local YMCAs.
For example, the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester recently launched their gaming lab. The room is fit with neon lights, multiple gaming PCs, and various PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch systems. They collaborated with a company, Metro Esports, which specializes in creating spaces such as this.
They host camps to teach kids about teamwork, science, technology, and more. They also offer free play hours.
The gaming systems are outfitted with a software called Kidas ProtectMe, which monitors voice and text chats to help protect kids from inappropriate content, scams, and cyberbullying.
Watch the video above to see the gaming lab in action.
To learn more about programs at the Oscar Lasko YMCA, including the Metro Esports lab, visit their website.
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