Phases Of Growth
Colpkin Cares is building programs intentionally and responsibly. Rather than expanding too quickly, the organization focuses on developing programs in stages that allow for learning, partnership building, and sustainable growth.
Phase 1 - Pilot Program
Status: Completed
4
Esport Teams
21
Student Athletes
8
Esports Scholorships
1
Professional Player
1
Educational Partner
Phase 1 focused on testing program concepts and building early student engagement through pilot initiatives.
During this phase, Colpkin Cares supported the launch of its first esports pilot program. The pilot brought together students interested in competitive gaming, media production, and collaborative learning within a structured environment.
Participants developed skills in teamwork, communication, discipline, and technical problem solving while also gaining exposure to media production, content creation, and organized competition. The pilot also helped demonstrate how esports can serve as an entry point into broader STEAM learning and workforce pathways.
The lessons learned during this phase helped shape the structure of future programs and partnerships, providing valuable insight into how schools and communities can develop similar opportunities.
Learn more about the Phase 1 pilot program
Phase 2 - Community Partnership Programs
Status: In Progress
The second phase focuses on expanding access by working with schools, community organizations, and local partners who want to start or grow programs of their own.
Rather than building programs in isolation, Colpkin Cares collaborates with partners to help launch and support initiatives.
Planned Inititives
- Esports programs and events
Robotics and engineering clubs
Drone and rocketry technology programs
Coding and software development
Media and digital production
Basic entrepreneurship and innovation projects
Currently In Progress
- 3-4 monthly esport events
1 competition title
200+ Individual a year
25-40 current average attendance
65% retention rate
2 regional partners with a 3rd on the way
This phase emphasizes collaboration and resource sharing so programs can grow across multiple communities while meeting students where they are.
Learn more about Phase 2
Phase 3 - Regional Program Infrastructure
Status: Planning and Preperation
The third phase focuses on developing the infrastructure needed to support larger scale programming and regional collaboration.
This phase includes establishing dedicated learning environments that support esports, STEAM education, media production, and technical learning. Facilities developed during this phase would be designed to support:
- Esports programs and events
Robotics and engineering clubs
Drone technology programs
Coding and software development
Media and digital production
Basic entrepreneurship and innovation projects
The goal is to create a regional hub where students, schools, and community partners can collaborate, compete, and develop real world skills.
Phase 4 - National & International Sized Infrastructure & Programming
Status: Long Term
The fourth phase represents the long term vision of Colpkin Cares.
This phase includes the development of world class facilities capable of hosting large scale competitions, national events, and international programming opportunities, including future Olympic aligned esports competitions.
These facilities would support high level training environments, broadcast ready competition spaces, and collaborative innovation programs that connect students with global opportunities.
Looking Ahead
Colpkin Cares believes meaningful impact comes from steady progress and strong partnerships. Each phase builds upon the lessons of the previous one, ensuring programs grow in a way that remains sustainable, responsible, and aligned with student needs.
The long term goal is simple: create pathways where students can learn, compete, create, and build futures connected to the industries shaping tomorrow.