Your kid is about to find out what they're capable of.
CoLab is a live online experience where kids aged 6-16 spend one hour a week solving immersive challenges together - and become more confident, more resilient, and better at working with other people.
They won't notice the learning.
You'll notice the difference.
Ages 6 to 8, 8 to 11 and 12+ · Live online · 1 hour a week
Picture this
It's a Tuesday evening.
Your kid is leaning toward the screen, completely focused on what's happening.
They're disagreeing with someone - but they're doing it well. Listening. Pushing back. Changing their mind when someone else makes a better case.
It looks like they're playing a game, but the game is just the vehicle.
And somewhere along the way, they're discovering: "I can figure this out".
Your kid already has places to learn.
CoLab gives them a place to practise how to think, communicate and work with other people.
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Trusted by families in 25+ countries
2026 Big Issue ChangemakerIt's become a highlight of their week… collaboration and critical thinking feel like play rather than a lesson.
- Carrie, Parent
The challenge is the fun part. What happens around it matters just as much.
Each CoLab session is expertly designed as an immersive experience, encouraging students to work together to crack a mystery, untangle a moral dilemma, or solve a crisis.
One session they might be debating how to divide limited resources after an imaginary plane crash - a conversation that teaches fairness, empathy, and what it means to really listen to someone you disagree with.
Another week they're racing against the clock through the labyrinth of an elemental castle, learning in real time how to divide responsibility, communicate clearly under pressure, and trust each other's thinking.
Behind every challenge, they're learning and practising skills they'll use for the rest of their lives:
- Draw Battle
ResilienceCreative Problem SolvingJump into a fast-paced team challenge where drawing quickly is only half the battle.Work with your team to sketch, guess and communicate as many words as possible before the clock runs out.Be ready for quick thinking, creative communication and plenty of friendly competition. - Guardians of the Lumifox
Systems ThinkingLeadershipStep into the mystical island of Virel, where the rare Lumifox is on the brink of extinction.As the Council of Virel, your team must make difficult choices over three years - balancing the needs of the Lumifox, the island and its people as new challenges emerge.Be ready for systems thinking, leadership and empathy - with choices inspired by real-world issues like pollution, climate change and conservation. - The Case of the Salty Sabotage
Deductive ReasoningInterdisciplinary ThinkingA baking disaster has struck the Golden Whisk Bake-Off - and someone in the room is responsible for the sabotage.Interview the suspects, uncover hidden clues and piece together the evidence to discover who sabotaged Bella Berry's famous Strawberry Cloud Cake.Be ready for sharp questions, critical thinking and collaborative detective work. - Through the Wall
TeamworkCommunicationYour team is trapped on opposite sides of a wall - and no one can see the full picture.Work together to share clues, piece together what the other team can't see and solve a chain of interconnected puzzles before time runs out.Be ready for precise communication, trust and teamwork under pressure. - Ethics Island
Conflict ResolutionEmpathy and PerspectiveEmbark 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.
How CoLab works
1. Join your crew
Your kid joins a regular online cohort: a small, consistent group matched by age and experience, coached by two expert facilitators.
With a 6:1 student-to-facilitator ratio, there's plenty of room for every kid to contribute, be heard, and get the right level of support.
2. Choose the challenge
Before the session begins, the group decides together what they want to take on - a game, a debate, an escape room or a scavenger hunt. It sounds like a small thing, but it really isn't. Negotiating, advocating for your idea, and committing to a decision the whole group can get behind - that's the learning starting before the challenge even does.
Each challenge is designed to scale with the group - with different levels of complexity, support and independence depending on age and experience.
3. Figure it out together
The facilitators guide the experience. The kids do the thinking, the debating and the deciding.
4. Reflect and grow
Every session ends with a group debrief. What worked? What didn't? What might we do differently next time?
5. Watch it show up everywhere else
Week by week, the behaviours become habits - and your kid becomes someone who knows how to approach a problem they've never seen before.
One hour a week. Same time, same group, every week.
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InventoriumWe only partner with schools, learning communities and organizations that share our belief that kids need more opportunities to think, collaborate and lead.
No grades. No leaderboard. No pressure to be the loudest person in the room.
CoLab is intentionally low-stakes - because that's when kids start experimenting.
There's no score telling your kid they came fifth. No single right answer waiting at the end of the session. No performance to keep up.
But that doesn't mean the bar is low.
Each challenge is designed to stretch the group - and each kid within it. Some kids start talking before everyone has joined the call. Others need a little time to warm up. That's fine. All of them have something to contribute - and our expert facilitators know how to help them find it.
Progress looks different for every kid. For some, it's leading a team. For others, it starts with the moment they say, for the first time, "I have an idea".
Both matter just as much.
The people who know when not to give the answer.
CoLab facilitators come from backgrounds in education, curriculum design, mentoring and coaching.
What makes them exceptional isn't their credentials.
It's the discipline to ask the question that helps a kid think for themselves - instead of simply telling them what to think.
They truly know, and care about, each kid in their group.
They notice who needs encouragement, who needs a challenge, and who needs a minute before they're ready to share.
They create a space where it's safe to be wrong, safe to be uncertain, and safe to try again.
Because confidence doesn't come from an adult saying: "Here's what you should do".
It grows when the kid realizes: "I worked that out myself".
CoLab grows with them.
As kids get older, their role at CoLab can change too.
Our Junior Facilitator Program gives experienced kids the chance to move from taking part in challenges to helping create and lead them.
They learn how to facilitate a group, design their own CoLab challenge for the next generation of kids, and take on real responsibility alongside our team. For kids who continue through the program, that journey can eventually lead to a paid internship at CoLab.
It's a bridge between learning the skills and beginning to use them in the real world.
Our Junior Facilitators
You'll know it's working.
After every session, you'll receive a clear summary of what the group worked on - the challenge they tackled, the skills they were practising, and the conversations or decisions that came up along the way.
Once a month, you'll also receive a personalized progress report on your kid - their strengths, their growth, where there may be an opportunity to stretch next alongside a secret mission.
Aaron has been attending Colab for over four months now, and the growth we've seen has been truly impressive. There has been a noticeable improvement in his communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking.
- Lucy, Parent
What parents notice.
More confidence. More curiosity. More willingness to speak up, disagree, and listen.
Kids who recover faster when things go wrong. Kids who take more ownership. Kids who surprise themselves.
Here's how parents describe the CoLab experience:
Frequently asked questions
Is this another online class?
Not quite.
From the moment the session starts, kids are inside a challenge - making decisions, talking to each other, and figuring things out together. There's no sitting and watching. No one lectures them.
My kid is shy. Will they enjoy it?
They don't need to be outgoing to thrive at CoLab. The format isn't about performing or being the loudest voice. Our facilitators are skilled at drawing out quieter thinkers and finding the ways they contribute best.
Many parents of shy kids tell us CoLab is where they first saw them speak up with real confidence.
What ages does CoLab work for?
We run cohorts for ages 6–8, 8–11 and 12+.
Who are the facilitators?
They're a big part of what makes CoLab, CoLab.
Our facilitators come from a range of backgrounds. Some are teachers. Some are curriculum designers. Some are executive coaches, mentors and game designers. We've intentionally built a team with different perspectives and areas of expertise, because we want our kids to encounter different ways of thinking too.
Most importantly, our facilitators really know the kids they work with.
They know who's obsessed with Minecraft, who plays football every weekend, who needs a bit more time before jumping into a conversation, and who sometimes needs to switch their camera off for five minutes and come back when they're ready.
They notice the small things. The joke that always gets a laugh. The topic that makes a kid light up. The moment someone who usually hangs back suddenly decides to lead.
Over time, they get to know the person behind the screen. In fact, some parents have asked our facilitators to write school referral letters because they know their kid so well.
That kind of relationship is a big part of CoLab. We want every kid to feel like there's an adult in the room who sees them, gets them, and is genuinely rooting for them.
How do I know if they're making progress?
You'll notice it - at the dinner table, in the car, at the playground!
You'll also receive group feedback after every session and individual personalized feedback every month. We'll help you understand what your kid is developing, where they're growing, and how you can extend the learning at home.
Try it for free - and let them decide.
The easiest way to know whether CoLab is right for your kid is to let them experience it.
One free class. No commitment. No pressure.
If they want to continue, CoLab is $160/kid/month, with 25% off for siblings.
Live online · Ages 6–8, 8–11 and 12+
Still have questions?
Reach out at hello@collaborationlaboratory.com, book some time with us here, or check out our FAQ.