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Purpose Learning Lab Youth
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Welcome to Purpose Learning Lab
              STEAM Enrichment & Wellness Studio!        New Address:
 800 Elmira Street Durham, NC 27707

We help youth discover endless possibilities through our life changing STEAM enrichment, digital, and wellness programs. Our goal is to create pathways during non-school hours for  students that ignite confidence, provide evidenced-based alternatives, encourage hands-on innovation, academic advancement, and prepare students to pursue STEM & Integrated Art careers.  Next to our  STEAM Infused enrichment labs, we offer In-Class Wellness Workshops, Digital Literacy Skills, After school, Private Tutoring, Summer Camp, Mentorship,  Entrepreneurship, Substance Abuse Education, and access to Mental Health & Wellness Services. #purposeiswaiting  
 

Why PLL?

At Purpose Learning Lab, our mission is rooted in equity and inclusivity, ensuring that all children and families, regardless of race or background, are empowered through our STREAM-infused workshops, enrichment activities, and wellness programs. We are committed to providing evidence-based interventions for youth, children, teens, and families to improve overall quality of life.

"Science is more than a school subject, or the periodic table, or the properties of waves. It is an approach to the world, a critical way to understand and explore and engage with the world, and then have the capacity to change that world"

— President Barack Obama

Peek Inside Our Lab!

 
S.T.E.A.M Infused  

Enrichment & Wellness
Programs
for  Scholars

"Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders, Innovators, and World Changers!"

Purpose Learning Lab Youth Preforming a Science Experiment
Programs

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Step Inside Purpose is waiting on YOUR Family!!!

We take extra measures to ensure your children are safe while attending our program. Click below to learn more about our COVID19 Safety Precautions.

Busy Kids = Happy Parents

Testimonials

My daughter came in about two months ago an blossom more since being in purpose learning lab!! she looks forward to going back every day, an leave ready to eat an go to bed. She’s a social butterfly so meeting other kids an working in groups an having fun is what she looks forward to. Not to mention learning doing experiments going to the park and arts and crafts is right up her ally! I absolutely love love how staff is so professional from day one an keep open communication about health an safety guidelines every up coming events, any changes, important dates to remember, transportation an tuition. I appreciate all of the hard working an dedicated staff helping to keep our babies safe during Covid, an going above an beyond with a safe place for them to go. Also giving us parents a night out for fellowship!!! Awesome family to be apart of I’m happy we decided to come aboard.

Janis Watkins

Step Inside...Endless Possibilities are Waiting!!!
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Our Sponsors

OUR SPONSORS

Triangle Community Foundation Sponsor
Emily K Center Sponsor
Big Air Trampoline Park Sponsor
Durham County Sponsor
Durham ABC Sponsor
Endlesswill Sponsor
Mac Motion Sponsor
Office of Durham & Community Affairs Sponsor
Network for Good Sponsor
Blue Cross Blue Shield Sponsor
Twisted Yogi Sponsor
Greater Durham Sponsor
Food Lion Sponsor
V.O.I.C.E Sponsor
Durham Committe of Black Affairs Sponsor
Boy Scouts Sponsor
Built Sponsor
Chickfila Sponsor
CVS Sponsor
Domino's Pizza Sponsor
Dollar General Sponsor
Ware Law Firm Sponsor
Firehouse Subs Sponsor
Walmart Sponsor
Target Sponsor
The Pollination Project Sponsor
Glambitious Cosmetics Sponsor
Sam's Club Sponsor
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All Good Real Estate Sponsor
Authentic Impact Sponsor
Law Office of Brennon Morton, PLLC Sponsor
Z's Custom Creations Sponsor
Kramden Institute Sponsor
Love Overload Sponsor
Wakaboomee Program Sponsor
Doll Collection Sponsor
Hand of Purpose Sponsor
City of Durham Sponsor
Harris Teeter Sponsor
NC IDEA Sponsor
Love To Serve Sponsor

Thank you for Helping us Thrive Through Adversity

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We are a registered, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 
EIN: 84:5032978

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