Purpose Learning Lab, Inc

Purpose Learning Lab, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Durham, NC dedicated to empowering youth through STREAM-infused learning (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math) combined with wellness and social-emotional support. We provide after-school programs, day camps, summer enrichment, and family engagement activities designed to help young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Purpose Learning Lab is a Non-Profit Drop-In Enrichment Studio designed to serve children, youth, and families. We offer Curriculum Enhancing Learning Labs that challenge participants to think outside the box. Our programs foster curiosity, scientific inquiry, and critical thinking in young people to enable them to draw their own conclusions. We specialize in S.T.E.M., Literacy, Innovation, Wellness, and Mental Health and Human Services. Through our program, we seek to develop supportive communities for families.

During the academic school year, we operate Monday-Friday 2:30pm-6:00pm. During the Summer, we operate 8:00am-6:00pm. We offer STEM Day Camps on DPS Teacher Workdays from 8:00-5:30pm. Our goal is to provide a quality enrichment program designed to generate academic success in Durham's most distressed communities. Purpose Learning Lab, Inc is an innovative program designed to support economically disadvantaged communities. Additionally, the center offers workshops, meetings and classes for young people and families to gain new skills. It provides a much-needed safe space for young people to be during the crucial time between the end of the school day and when their parents come home from work.

Our Learning Lab provides a safe space for all Durham County citizens to connect, grow and thrive.