NextStrat Esports Lounge

11/02/2026

Technology doesn't have to be intimidating! 💻

Join us for Tech Savvy Tuesdays at NextStrat, in partnership with Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association!

Open to adults 55+, these friendly sessions offer hands-on help with computer basics, emails, spotting online scams, and more!

Looking for a little fun? We can also teach you how to enjoy your favourite outdoor activities inside, like tennis, golf, and other sports, with our Nintendo Switch. 💪

Whether you're looking to learn something new, find different ways to get moving, or connect with others, there's something for everyone. No experience needed!

📅 Tuesdays, 1-3 PM
📍 NextStrat Esports Lounge (Stratford Agriplex, Community Hall - 357 McCarthy Rd., 2nd floor)
$5 per visit

Book your spot here: https://bit.ly/NS-SLAAA

10/30/2026

‼️ UPDATE: Our November 6 Esports Day Camp is now FULL

We're excited to welcome our little gamers to the space to learn & play 😁

We still have spots available for our December dates, so don't wait to register. Claim your spot before we fill up again!

Have a young gamer at home? 🎮

Make their next day off a chance to play, learn, and connect with NextStrat and City of Stratford - The Municipality!

At the Esports Day Camps, your child will learn about online safety, creativity, and teamwork through fun gaming activities.

📅 PA Day: November 6
❄️ Winter Break: December 23 & 30

Level up their days off and secure your child’s spot today!

Register here and look for the PA Day or Winter Break Day Camp programs starting with “Esport,": https://stratfordcanada.perfectmind.com/23313/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=88ef322d-98b0-4c01-8870-c869465a7e40&widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&embed=False

10/29/2026

Have a young gamer at home? 🎮

Make their next day off a chance to play, learn, and connect with NextStrat and City of Stratford - The Municipality!

At the Esports Day Camps, your child will learn about online safety, creativity, and teamwork through fun gaming activities.

📅 PA Day: November 6
❄️ Winter Break: December 23 & 30

Level up their days off and secure your child’s spot today!

Register here and look for the PA Day or Winter Break Day Camp programs starting with “Esport,": https://stratfordcanada.perfectmind.com/23313/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=88ef322d-98b0-4c01-8870-c869465a7e40&widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406&embed=False

10/23/2026

🎃👻 SpookStrat is taking over NextStrat!

Get ready for a week of spooky challenges, Halloween fun, and chances to earn EXTRA gaming hours!

From October 27–30, our Strategists can take on:

🎮 Survive the Night: Test your survival skills in Minecraft

⚔️ Darkside Showdown: Battle it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with your favourite villains

👾 Minecraft Monster Build: Get creative with your spookiest Halloween creations

🧙 Roblox Costume Contest: Show off your Halloween style in Dress to Impress

🍬 BONUS HOURS!
On top of our Halloween challenges, Strategists can earn even MORE hours by participating in our tier list games AND dressing up in costume! Earn 1 bonus hour for each tier list completed and each day you come dressed up.

Come ready, and we'll see you at SpookStrat! 🎃

📅 October 27–30

NextStrat Esports Lounge is an after-school program for youth ages 7-17* that blends structured gaming experiences with real-life learning. They won’t just be working on their gaming skills, but on the skills to help them succeed in the future. ​

10/05/2026

We’ve got a few schedule updates coming to NextStrat! 🎮

As we continue creating more ways for our community to connect, play, and learn, we’re introducing a few updates to our weekly schedule:

[Mondays]
Closed

[Tuesdays]
Senior Tech Help with Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association from 1-3 PM, $5/visit. Register your spot at https://www.stratford.ca/play-here/recreation-programs/adult-recreation-55plus/

[Thursdays]
Youth Hours: 3:30-6:30 PM
Adult Night (18+): 7-9 PM

Please note: our regular youth hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will remain the same: 3:30-8:30 PM.

We’re excited to keep growing NextStrat as a space for gaming, connection, and community for all ages. 💙

09/21/2026

The Stratford and District Agricultural Society - Fall Fair & Farmers' Market is almost here! 🎡

With the big event happening right outside our doors this week, we’re making a few adjustments to our regular NextStrat hours.

NextStrat will be closed September 21–24, with special Fair hours on Friday, September 25 from 12–5 PM.

We’re excited to be part of the action and hope to see you at the Fair! 🎮✨

07/31/2026

🚨 Closure Notice:

We'll see you back on August 4th ☺️

07/24/2026

Today, we’re saying goodbye to one of our wonderful coordinators, Grace! 💙

Although she was only with us for a short time, Grace made a big impact at NextStrat. From helping make our Humber Smash event a success to working so well with our summer campers and supporting our 1st Anniversary celebration.

Thank you for everything, Grace! We wish you all the best in your future opportunities, and we hope to see you again at one of our events?🤞🏼

Comment 💙 to send some love to Grace! (even if you are in the green guild;)

07/23/2026

Adult Nights (18+) are officially here! 🎮

You’ve asked, and we’re making it happen! This week, NextStrat is opening its doors for Adult Nights every Tuesday and Thursday from 6–8 PM.

For just $15 a month, adults can enjoy our high-end gaming PCs and consoles, meet fellow gamers, and experience everything NextStrat has to offer!

This small admission fee helps us keep NextStrat’s youth programming free and accessible while giving the community an opportunity to experience the space after hours.

Whether you’re looking to play competitively or just unwind after work, we’d love to have you join us!

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕕 6–8 PM
🎫 $15 monthly pass

07/22/2026

One year of NextStrat, built with our community.💙💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 1st Anniversary Celebration! We’re so grateful to the youth, families, community members, sponsors, and partners who helped make the event such a special day.

A huge thank you to Enorth Media, City of Stratford - The Municipality, Level 1: Cards and Games, PreFire, Stratford Toys, Games, & Collectibles Show, Overactive Media (Toronto KOI), Humber Esports, and PreFire for your support and for helping us bring the celebration to life!

We’re proud of everything this space has become over the past year, and we’re so excited to keep building, playing, learning, and growing together.

Thank you for being part of year one, and we can't wait to celebrate many more. 🎉

📸: Mack Kalish Photography - thank you for these amazing photos!!