CurioLabHow students grow
The CurioLab ladder
Every student in grades 6 through 12 starts as an Explorer and advances on demonstrated output, not time served. As they progress, they learn from more experienced mentors and eventually become a qualified junior mentor to help teach newer students.
Chapters
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Explorer
Learn foundational programming and engineering concepts. Focused on understanding and practice to consolidate skills.
GainsComplete small checkpoint projects, and learn from personal mentor throughout the program.
Builder
Chooses a practical project and builds independently, with weekly mentor support.
GainsFull ownership of a complete project and a portfolio-ready artifact.
Innovator
Develop a real solution to a chosen community problem — deployed, or entered in an external competition.
GainsExperience the full product development cycle, from ideation to deployment, and gain real-world experience in problem-solving and innovation.
