The Hub for
Real-World Activities

And the antidote to digital addiction

We connect people with goal-oriented, real-world experiences that help them build confidence, make genuine connections, and discover what they're truly capable of.

What We Do

By connecting people with a diverse range of goal-oriented activities and challenges, we empower participants to step away from their screens and into the real world.

Activity Providers

Local and national businesses offer goal-oriented challenges through schools, organizations, and directly to participants.

Participants

Who we call “DOers"–have fun learning new skills and participating with other DOers in the real world while earning badges on DOcurious.

Why It Matters Now

Too much screen time is leaving people lonelier, less active, and disconnected.

70%

of young people say it's hard to find things to do in "real life" that are fun, interesting, and they'd feel proud to accomplish

71%

of parents are concerned that their children's screen and smartphone use is adversely impacting their mental health

50%

of teachers feel their students' academic performance is fair or poor. Half say students' behavior is fair or poor

$40B

Spending on mental health conditions for children and teens is expected to reach over $40B in 2026 in the US alone

Who is DOcurious for?

For DOers
Break free from endless scrolling. Discover activities that challenge you, connect you with others, and help you build skills and confidence that actually matter in real life. Every activity has a clear goal, so you'll have something real to work toward and be genuinely proud of when you accomplish it.
For Parents & Guardians
Give your kids the gift of real-world confidence. Our activities are grounded in positive psychology principles that help young people develop autonomy, genuine relationships, and a sense of accomplishment that screens simply cannot provide. Watch them discover abilities they never knew they had.
For Schools & Organizations
Pioneer innovative student wellness programming. Our platform offers evidence-based activities that support character development, mental health, and authentic community building. Position your institution as a leader in combating digital dependency while helping students thrive.
For Activity Providers
Share your activities with a global community. DOcurious helps you reach people who want to learn what you do best. From cooking classes to escape room operators, pottery studios to adventure guides—we help you turn your expertise into meaningful experiences for others.

How It Works

For Activity DOers

  1. Browse, choose, and purchase from free activities to premium experiences

  2. Complete activities on your own or find partners through our community

  3. Document your achievements, earn badges, and build a portfolio of real-world accomplishments

Explore Activities

For Parents, Guardians  & Schools

  1. Browse, choose, and purchase activities for others by “gifting” them; you can purchase directly on the DOcurious platform or from our an activity provider

  2. DOcurious will send you a confirmation email to forward to your gift recipient “DOer” with instructions for your Doer to create an account

  3. 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

Explore Activities

For Activity Providers

  1. Contact us to have your activities listed on our marketplace with your own pricing

  2. Reach motivated participants who want authentic experiences

  3. Earn revenue while making a positive impact

Contact Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Get more answers here!

We believe thriving starts with doing.

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.

Ready to do something real?

Join the movement to help people live better offline.

It’s not just you. Screens are making us lonelier and more anxious.
Smartphones and social media have revolutionized how we live our lives — but they’ve also had a significant negative impact on mental health for both kids and adults. Many clinicians and psychologists have linked too much screentime to increased loneliness, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and even suicide.
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