CoLab

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Teaching kids skills for the modern world

At CoLab, students around the world meet online for 1 hour per week to work on team challenges

The CoLab Mission

Collaboration Laboratory was founded by a team of parents, educators and engineers who wanted more from the modern education system.

Our mission is to teach skills that aren't taught in schools: we nurture children's curiosity, foster collaboration, and cultivate their problem-solving abilities.

We're creating a community where kids can develop into compassionate and productive global citizens.

Having been an educator who did virtual preschool and worked in emergent curriculum contexts, I found it familiar and delightful.

- Kendall, Parent

Winner of the Edufuturist's "Most innovative educational project 2024" award

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The CoLab Method

Effective collaboration requires courage, empathy, and negotiation

Kids need to know how to step up and step back, and when to do each. At CoLab, students embark on a journey that prepares them for a future where collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking are the keys to success.

Teamwork that Thrives Learning by Doing Expert Facilitators Student Agency

Teamwork that Thrives

At CoLab your child will explore custom-built challenges every week with their cohort. Our curriculum creates situations where students will:

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Learn how to work in small, dynamic teams

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Identify, break down, and tackle complex problems

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Communicate, reflect, and make decisions

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Embrace failure, adapt, and try again

Ethics Island
Conflict Resolution
Empathy and Perspectives
Embark on a thrilling tale of survival as survivors of a plane crash on Ethics Island.
You are members of an Island Council that must discuss how to distribute washed-up resources fairly while navigating unique island challenges.
Be ready for discussion, debates and collaborative decision-making.
Galactic Gear Masters
Teamwork Dynamics
Risk Assessment
Embark on an intergalactic quest as the gearmaster ground crew, navigating a model spaceship to identify the necessary tools the team will need to repair malfunctions caused by an unexpected debris field.
Riddle Racers
Clarity and Timing
Role Assignment and Adaptability
Step forth into the Riddlemaster's Locked Labyrinth of Riddles! Divided among three paths, your team must work together to escape.
Each room hides pieces to solve a riddle, but beware: only by uniting in the Huddle Hallways and merging your findings will you break the codes that seal the doors.
Countdown Challenge
Reflection and Iteration
Time Management
Can you work together to beat the clock?
Your team will have to assign a time to complete the 5 challenges, then complete them before the clock hits zero.
Can you find Waldo, solve puzzles, and create new stories in 5…4…3…2…1?

Learning by Doing

We believe the best way to learn is by doing. At CoLab, it's okay to make mistakes because we know that's where real growth happens.

Students reflect on their experiences, building a strong foundation of problem-solving and critical thinking skills that they'll need throughout their lives.

Expert Facilitators

Our expert facilitators guide, ask questions, and empower students to take control of their own learning journey.

They encourage students to apply prior knowledge and experience across a variety of challenges.

Student Agency

At CoLab, we value your child's unique voice and perspective. They'll have the space to challenge the process, ask questions, and collaborate with peers, embracing our ABCs:

Adventure Adaptively

Life is full of surprises, an adventure that favors the flexible. How you respond to uncertainty is up to you.

What can you learn from your failures that prepare you for the next challenge?

The CoLab Structure

1 hour a week with a dedicated facilitator

12:2 student facilitator ratio

For ages 6-8, 8-11, and 12+

Group feedback after every session

Individual feedback every month

$160/month

Siblings receive a 25% discount.

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I love getting detailed and specific feedback about the growth my daughter is making: outlining her strengths with specific examples, and areas for growth. My daughter absolutely LOVES CoLab and looks forward to working with her peers and teachers every week!

- Lisa, Parent

testimonials

"My son really enjoyed the game, particularly the interaction with the other students. He found learning this way and the practical application much better than the way school teaches subjects."
Jonathan (Parent)
"I was blown away by the brilliance of the facilitators, especially in talking to them like people, giving them the time and space to work things out and skilfully moving things on when they needed to, without patronising the kids!"
Sarah (Parent)
"I particularly enjoyed the detail in the feedback, and I can easily see how this could become an important part of a home educators provision because of what you are focusing on, and how."
Jax (Parent)
"[He] had a terrific time. In particular, he loved Galactic Gear Masters and working with his teammates to crack the codes."
Gennie (Parent)
"The feedback has been outstanding and helps us understand what is going on with the program. The boys seem to be having a good time, their feedback of CoLab is very positive and it seems clear that they are learning new skills whether they realize it or not."
Ryan (Parent)
"I love CoLab because of the riddles and the fun things you could do throughout the session. I also liked the collaboration between all of us."
Gram (Student)
"His review so far, he says 8.7 stars. He likes the teachers, he likes the challenges... he will be enrolled as long as CoLab is running! Thanks for being a part of something so meaningful to so many kids."
Christina (Parent)
"When we got into the mansion how we all figured out that there were secret doors - I thought it was cool!"
Cyan (Student)
"My daughter's teacher mentioned that she heard my daughter using some really inclusive language and being a much better collaborator and listener than normal. I can't think of anything that would have caused a sudden change other than being a part of CoLab!"
Danny (Parent)
"What I like about the Colab program is the way the clues are hidden, the way the program was set up, and how each person is freely able to say their ideas!"
Eden (Student)
"The curriculum is phenomenal. I love how everyone had to come together to get the quest done. My son asked me if he would be joining again this week. He loved the freedom of being able to explore. "
Mary-Ellen (Parent)
"They didnt tell us our mission directly but we had a mission… I liked how we had to figure it out ourselves."
Lydia (Student)
"My son has grown a ton in the process. I especially appreciated how you got him to share the responsibility and getting him to not hog the conversation. He had also started to transfer some of the skills to his school setting."
Christine (Parent)
"Fun but it gives a little challenge to your brain. It was a little tricky."
Ayla (Student)
"My daughter has really loved her first few sessions! As a parent, tech is very manageable - my daughter is able to login by herself. I really like how Finn is encouraging and challenging the kids to have everyone's voice heard in the discussions."
Kristy (Parent)
"I like the mystery, but not mystery alone… mystery with others."
León (Student)
"My son was recognized at school for his increased willingness to work in a collaborative group. I know that CoLab has helped him on this journey."
Danielle (Parent)
"The same day session summary is really helpful in keeping us in the loop so we can have conversations regarding their session and knowing your program is a success. It was fun to hear my boys laughing and having such a fun time while learning."
Jodel (Parent)
"My son really enjoyed the game, particularly the interaction with the other students. He found learning this way and the practical application much better than the way school teaches subjects."
Jonathan (Parent)
"I was blown away by the brilliance of the facilitators, especially in talking to them like people, giving them the time and space to work things out and skilfully moving things on when they needed to, without patronising the kids!"
Sarah (Parent)
"I particularly enjoyed the detail in the feedback, and I can easily see how this could become an important part of a home educators provision because of what you are focusing on, and how."
Jax (Parent)
"[He] had a terrific time. In particular, he loved Galactic Gear Masters and working with his teammates to crack the codes."
Gennie (Parent)
"The feedback has been outstanding and helps us understand what is going on with the program. The boys seem to be having a good time, their feedback of CoLab is very positive and it seems clear that they are learning new skills whether they realize it or not."
Ryan (Parent)
"I love CoLab because of the riddles and the fun things you could do throughout the session. I also liked the collaboration between all of us."
Gram (Student)
"His review so far, he says 8.7 stars. He likes the teachers, he likes the challenges... he will be enrolled as long as CoLab is running! Thanks for being a part of something so meaningful to so many kids."
Christina (Parent)
"When we got into the mansion how we all figured out that there were secret doors - I thought it was cool!"
Cyan (Student)

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