Let’s get the D&D adventure started
Our games run quarterly, with 10 sessions per term, and new groups start every Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Next adventure:
Fall 2026 · Sept 14–Dec 13
How it works
Pre-register anytime.
We’ll email you when enrollment opens.
01. pre-registerTell us about your kid, and we’ll reach out when enrollment opens.
02. Chat with usJoin us for a quick 15-minute Zoom call so we can get to know them.
03. Play trial gameLet them try an optional beginner-friendly game before you commit.
04. Get matched!We’ll build their group, then send you the details to officially join.
Give them a D&D game they’ll count down to all week long.
Parents tell us all the time that D&D night becomes one of the best parts of their kid’s week. They hear them laughing from the other room, get the full recap when the game is over, and know that even during a hard week, there’s something their kid is genuinely excited about.
Sometimes, our games are the beginning of friendships that last for years. Some of our players met as tweens and have been playing together through high school, with years of shared stories and inside jokes between them.
"Young Dragonslayers offers something I have found nowhere else… truly a space for all kids."
--Beth Bazer, parent
Dates & Pricing
Each full term includes 10 weekly, 90-minute online sessions with your kid’s group. Games meet on weekday evenings or weekend afternoons, and we’ll use your availability to help find the right fit.
Winter
Jan 5–Mar 29
10 sessions
Spring
Apr 6–Jun 28
10 sessions
Summer
Jul 6–Aug 16
5 sessions • $297
Fall
Sept 14–Dec 13
10 sessions
TWO WAYS TO PAY:
$495
one time payment
$165
3 monthly paymentsStill have questions?
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We currently offer games for kids and teens ages 10–18, grouped with peers close in age to keep the adventures fun and balanced. (Putting all ages in one group? That would be madness!) We plan to expand soon to offer young adult groups.
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Absolutely! New players are welcome. We have lots of resources to help you get started, and most kids pick up the rules quickly once they join.
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That’s great! Many experienced players and aspiring Dungeon Masters join our games and enjoy the chance to play in a well-run, adult-facilitated session with peers who love D&D as much as they do. Our DMs can add extra challenges and tweak encounters to keep seasoned players engaged, and we keep experience level in mind when matching kids with their group.
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We handpick a group for each player to help them find their adventuring party. Along with availability, we consider age, maturity, play style, interests, and personality. After meeting with every incoming player, we gather our notes and then match them, sorting-hat style, with the group that’s likely to be their ideal match.
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Every group is led by an adult Game Master who knows D&D and knows kids. Young Dragonslayers was founded by Katie Lear, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, drama therapist, and play therapist, and the team includes people from education, counseling, healthcare, youth development, professional acting, gaming, and more. Every Game Master goes through interviews, background checks, onboarding, and ongoing support.
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Online safety is a big deal to us. We meet every child and family before they join, keep Zoom links private, only admit names we recognize, and have an adult supervising every session. Our Game Masters are also screened and background-checked.
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We welcome players of all abilities and provide a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment. We’ll ask about your child’s support needs on our call, and we have experience tweaking the game to help kids with neurodivergence, learning disabilities, and anxiety thrive. If we don’t think we can offer enough support, we’ll refer you to a more therapeutic program that can. Everyone deserves to experience D&D, even if it’s not with us!
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Nope. Young Dragonslayers is therapist-founded, and some members of our team work in mental health, but the games themselves are recreational D&D, not therapy. We don’t diagnose, treat, or create treatment plans.
That said, D&D naturally gives kids plenty of chances to practice things like teamwork, communication, empathy, problem-solving, turn-taking, and handling frustration while they play.
