Local and national businesses offer goal-oriented challenges through schools, organizations, and directly to participants.
Who we call “DOers"–have fun learning new skills and participating with other DOers in the real world while earning badges on DOcurious.
Too much screen time is leaving people lonelier, less active, and disconnected.
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Browse, choose, and purchase from free activities to premium experiences
Complete activities on your own or find partners through our community
Document your achievements, earn badges, and build a portfolio of real-world accomplishments
Browse, choose, and purchase activities for others by “gifting” them; you can purchase directly on the DOcurious platform or from our an activity provider
DOcurious will send you a confirmation email to forward to your gift recipient “DOer” with instructions for your Doer to create an account
If you purchase directly from an Activity Provider, be sure to send your receipt to your Doer to upload to DOcurious when they create an account
Contact us to have your activities listed on our marketplace with your own pricing
Reach motivated participants who want authentic experiences
Earn revenue while making a positive impact
Have more questions? Get more answers here!
We strive to offer activities and challenges designed to create autonomy, accomplishment, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, and genuine emotion—the six elements research shows people need to thrive.
Join the movement to help people live better offline.
Screen‑free activities are real‑world activities done without cell phones or computers. What DoCurious does is similar, but better. (That’s the twist.) We specifically configure our library of screen-free, goal‑oriented activities as goal-oriented challenges. A goal-oriented challenge is an activity with a known mission or goal that is neither too easy nor too difficult for the skill set of the person undertaking it. Psychologists specializing in Positive Psychology (the science of what makes us believe that our lives are worth living and well-lived) have shown that these types of challenges can provide the key elements needed for health and happiness. These are the very elements that excessive screen time strips away. Our specially configured activities get you and/or your kids off devices and into new, real life exploits that can foster a sense of autonomy, competence, and connection.
Our kid-oriented challenges all involve a positive undertaking that’s designed to teach a new skill or build on a pre-existing one. We use gamified mechanics — like points, missions, and achievements — to motivate children, but the things that they achieve represent meaningful, real-life accomplishments rather than simply changing numbers stored in a computer somewhere. Kids enjoy the fun while parents see growth in confidence and focus. We’re building a library of challenges intended for children of every age and ability.
Yes! DoCurious is for everyone! Our own mission is to cover such a broad range of topics at every skill level, at every price point, and in every location, that you’ll always find something that’s new and rewarding for you. From fast-paced, video-game-esque quests for teens to rejuvenating outdoor challenges for adults looking to unwind, there’s something for people of every age on the DoCurious platform. (And if there is something we haven’t yet included that you’d like to see offered, send us a note. We’ll see what we can come up with!)
Each challenge outlines the objective, required supplies, and steps to complete it. Earn points, track your progress, and share photos, videos, and your written experiences and observations with friends. It’s like a real‑world quest with all the fun of real-life plus digital recognition. Learn more about how it works here.
Yes! We do! Our mission is to get people off their screens and back into the real world where they can be happier and healthier. We join forces with other organizations working toward the same goal whenever possible! If you’re interested in exploring a partnership, contact us here.
Not at all! DoCurious is about having fun, one project at a time. Start small — pick a topic that excites you, commit to going screen‑free for that one challenge, and build from there. We bet that focusing on accomplishing the task at hand will make it so that you won’t miss your phone as much as you think you will!
Our platform leverages the science of positive psychology and self‑determination theory to counteract the anxiety, depression, and loneliness caused by overuse of phones, especially among children and teens. Learn more about the science behind DoCurious here.
Yes! We have challenges that are designed for groups, and you can form teams with friends or family. Earn group points, compete, and celebrate achievements together!
We’re always looking for new challenges that will inspire our DOer community and connect them with organizations that provide meaningful real-world experiences. You can learn more about partnership opportunities here.
Signing up for DoCurious and accessing free challenges is completely free. Paid or sponsored challenges are available too, but many challenges require little or no money at all.
After completing a challenge, you can upload photos or short clips, earn badges and points, and share your victories with friends via DoCurious or social media.
Yes! Schools, after-school programs, and community organizations can partner with DoCurious to offer screen‑free challenges to their students or members. It’s a powerful way to promote social-emotional learning, reduce screen dependency, and encourage real-world connection. We offer group access, custom challenge bundles, and engagement tracking tools to support collective participation. Learn more here.
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