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Mr. Dunn from Kailua, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support Our First Esports Club

Help me give my students gaming resources, including Nintendo Switch, games, and controllers that are needed to host and participate in community-building tournaments. Support Kainalu Elementary School in starting an ESports Club!

  • $970 goal

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My Project

Today, Esports is growing exponentially with 400 million fans worldwide who repeatedly pack out arenas.

ESports officially stands for electronic sports, not to be confused with video games.

It’s much more than that. What sets it apart is the level of organized competitive gameplay between teams and its own strict set of rules and guidelines. Esports is about teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, and leadership — in all the same ways that traditional sports are and then some.

Currently, there are 200 colleges and universities offering almost 10 million dollars in scholarships. Establishing esports in high school enables students to do what they love and provides them with additional opportunities to earn scholastic recognition."

Some Benefits of Esports include:

Character Development: Students build character and develop discipline, self-esteem, and sportsmanship through practice and gameplay.

Increased Participation by Non-Traditional Students: ESports are Co-Ed, inclusive, and engage students who might not otherwise participate in school athletics or activities.

STEM Engagement: Esports players are often interested in STEM classes and programs. A high percentage of collegiate Esports players select STEM majors.

College Scholarships: Over 200 colleges and universities offer Esports scholarships, and even more are actively building Esports programs and clubs, and actively recruiting players.

Our elementary school can be at the forefront of developing an ESports presence in Kailua, HI. This would lead to the development of a “pipeline” for our students into this possible career field, increased interest in STEM curriculums, and the opportunity to participate in local, regional, and possibly national tournaments in the future. The request items, the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Bundle Bundle, Nintendo Switch, Joy-Con Wireless Controllers, and Super Smash Bros., will help ensure our students' entry into the competitive community of Esports. The consoles, extra controllers, and games makes it possible for many students to practice for competition.

Mr. Dunn Kainalu Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nintendo - Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con • Best Buy Education $306.45 1 $306.45
Nintendo - Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle (Full Game Download + 3 Mo. Switch Online Membership Included) - Multi • Best Buy Education $306.45 1 $306.45
Joy-Con (L/R) Wireless Controllers for Nintendo Switch - Neon Purple/Neon Orange • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Nintendo Switch • Best Buy Education $56.99 1 $56.99

Materials cost

$749.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$824.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.43

Total project goal

$969.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $969.55

1 Donor

-$969.55

Donations toward project cost

-$824.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.43

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