Game On Youth

03/30/2026

Does your child struggle to find their people?

At Game On Youth, we create a space where kids can connect, build friendships, and feel like they belong.

Summer Camps are now open!

Through D&D, tabletop games, and creative play, kids build:

*Social confidence
*Flexible thinking
*Meaningful friendships

Perfect for neurodivergent 3rd–8th graders

Small groups. Supportive environment. Real growth.

👉 Save your spot today:

Eastside Seattle's gaming camp for Neurodivergent youth. Summer programs being held in Bellevue and Duvall.

01/12/2026

A big hello and welcome to everyone who found us through OrcaCon! It was such a wonderful opportunity to share what Game On Youth is all about and to connect with so many families and gamers this weekend.

If you’re new here, we invite you to visit our website to check out the groups and family events we have coming up. We would love to have you join us.

A huge thank you to OrcaCon for providing free Community Row tables to organizations like ours. Removing financial barriers makes it possible for small businesses and nonprofits to share the work they are doing to support inclusive gaming, and we are incredibly grateful for that support.

10/31/2025

Psst....we have the secret to getting into our groups!

Our groups fill quickly, but that doesn’t mean you’ve missed your chance. When families add their names to the waitlist, it helps us see where new groups are needed. We often create new ones as soon as there’s enough interest!

Best of all? The waitlist is free!

Right now, we’re close to forming another 3rd–5th grade D&D group. If you’d like to see more options, the waitlist is the best way to make that happen.

10/27/2025

Fall sports are winding down, but the season doesn’t have to mean staying home. Our gaming groups give kids something consistent, social, and meaningful to look forward to each week.

Enrollment is open now. Join before spots fill.

Is the group you wanted full? Join the wait-list! It's free and it's the only way we know to make a new group!

10/25/2025

Social gaming isn’t just a hobby, it’s a learning tool.

Studies show tabletop and role-playing games can help neurodivergent youth build flexibility, empathy, and confidence while forming lasting friendships.

We’ve gathered our favorite research summaries and links here: www.gameonyouth.com/research

10/22/2025

We want to take a moment to thank Zulu's Board Game Cafe.

Every week, they give our groups a home, not just a table. The Zulu’s team adapts to what our participants need, shows patience in tough moments, and treats every child with genuine kindness.

They’re proof that community and inclusion can go hand in hand.

10/18/2025

DON'T MISS OUT TODAY!!

Kirkland Library
Saturday, Oct 18
3:00–5:30 PM

Join us for a free family gaming afternoon!

Play something familiar or discover a new favorite with the Game On Youth team. This event is open to all families, with a special focus on neurodivergent youth.

No drop-offs. Bring a friend. Experience connection, community, and play.

10/17/2025

Our D&D sessions start long before the first roll of the dice. We plan games around participant needs, create individualized supports, and design visual maps and cues that help each participant engage at their own pace.

The result? A smooth, supportive environment where every player feels successful and the adventure can truly begin.

10/14/2025

What happens when you give middle schoolers a world to shape and the tools to build it?

They surprise you. They work together. They discover strengths they didn’t know they had.

That’s why we run our 6th–8th grade D&D group.

We’re ready for more adventurers to join the table!

10/09/2025

Our 3rd–5th grade tabletop group still has plenty of space for new members! It’s the perfect mix of structure and fun. Each session teaches teamwork, turn-taking, and flexible thinking through play.

Whether your child is brand new to games or already a strategist at heart, this group welcomes everyone.

New enrollments accepted whenever you're ready to start!

10/05/2025

Every character starts with a blank page.
Then the choices begin.

D&D lets kids practice social decision-making in a world where every outcome is part of the story.

Join our middle school D&D group and watch creativity and confidence grow side by side.

10/05/2025

Parents often ask, “What kinds of games do you actually play?”

The short answer: not Connect 4. Not Sorry.

At Game On Youth, we use a variety of tabletop and strategy games that challenge players to think critically, cooperate, and communicate in new ways. Every game we bring in introduces a different skill, from flexible thinking and emotional regulation to teamwork and planning ahead.

We’re constantly expanding our library (thanks to Zulu’s Board Game Bazaar!) so our participants can explore, learn, and grow through play.