DoCurious Launches First School Partnerships to Combat Youth Screen Addiction and Inspire Lifelong Curiosity

DoCurious Launches First School Partnerships to Combat Youth Screen Addiction and Inspire Lifelong Curiosity

New experiential learning platform connects students with hands-on, real-world challenges designed to build confidence, spark curiosity, and support whole-child development

DoCurious, a platform built to reconnect young people with real-life, goal-oriented experiences, is proud to announce a beta partnership with Saint Michael Catholic School and Holy Trinity Catholic School, both located in South Carolina. As launch partners, both schools are the first in the country to bring DoCurious into their classrooms, helping students discover new skills, build genuine confidence, and fulfill the psychological needs that no screen can deliver.

"We see every day how much our students are craving real experiences and genuine connection. We're excited to be among the first schools in the country to bring this kind of experiential programming to our students. DoCurious aligns beautifully with our commitment to nurturing the whole child, mind, body, and spirit to produce curious, capable, and confident young people." --Karen Luzzo, Principal, Holy Trinity Catholic School and Jeanette Rossiter, Principal, St. Michael Catholic School.

DoCurious offers a curated marketplace of challenges spanning kit-based hands-on projects to in-person experiences. Each activity is grounded in the principles of positive psychology and designed to give students something they can be proud of: real accomplishments, real skills, and real connections with the people around them.

"We built DoCurious because 70% of young people told us they couldn't find anything interesting to do in the real world and another 70% said they couldn't find anyone to do things with," said Doug Perednia, M.D., Founder and CEO of DoCurious. "Saint Michael and Holy Trinity aren't just schools that teach to the test. They nurture the whole child. That's exactly the mission DoCurious was built to support."

The partnership is a natural fit for two schools that have long emphasized the integration of academic rigor and character development, as well as innovation and new experiences. DoCurious challenges align directly with educational standards and can be incorporated into existing curricula, reducing planning burden for teachers while opening up new avenues for differentiated, hands-on instruction. From building boats to learning to juggle, from growing food from seed to exploring the physics of flight, each challenge is designed to be achievable but meaningful, offering every student a genuine opportunity to succeed.

As beta partners, Saint Michael and Holy Trinity will help shape how DoCurious develops its school-facing features, providing direct feedback on the platform and participating in research measuring the impact of experiential learning on student well-being alongside academic outcomes

About DoCurious

DoCurious is on a mission to inspire people to live better offline. The company operates the world’s first online marketplace and community that connects people with hands-on, goal-oriented challenges designed to replace passive screen time with real experiences that build curiosity, confidence, and community. Offerings include kit-based activities shipped to your door, learn online-do offline challenges, and in-person experiences. DoCurious is guided by the principles of positive psychology and a belief that life's greatest rewards are found beyond the screen. Learn more at docurious.com.

Contact: Doug Perednia, M.D. | https://docurious.com/contact-us

Website: www.docurious.com

Social Media: @DoCurious

About Holy Trinity Catholic School

Located in the heart of North Myrtle Beach, Holy Trinity Catholic School (HTCS) provides a premier Christ centered education for students in Pre-K through 6th Grade. Our mission is to foster a nurturing environment where academic excellence, spiritual growth, and leadership development go hand-in-hand. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, we ensure that every "Lion" receives the individual attention needed to thrive. Whether preparing our youngest learners for the milestones of Kindergarten or providing 6th graders with a confident "bridge" into their middle school years, HTCS is committed to building a strong foundation for lifelong success. We are proud to be a vibrant part of the Our Lady Star of the Sea community. Discover the Holy Trinity Difference.

Website: www.holytrinitynmb.com

Address: 1100 8th Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Phone: 843-390-4108

Social Media: @HTCSLions

About Saint Michael Catholic School

Your Future Begins With Us! Saint Michael Catholic School (SMCS) in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is a vibrant PreK3–8th grade parish school where faith, academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and innovation come together. Committed to forming the whole child, SMCS provides a safe, nurturing environment where rigorous academics are integrated with virtue formation, leadership development, the Arts, extracurricular opportunities, and cutting-edge STEM experiences.

Rooted in Catholic tradition and inspired by Saint Michael the Archangel, SMCS prepares confident, compassionate leaders who are ready to excel academically, live their faith boldly, and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world. With strong family engagement, dynamic faith formation, and a commitment to continuous growth, every student is supported, challenged, and inspired.

Our dedicated faculty and staff integrate classical liberal arts Catholic education with innovative STEM instruction, equipping students in mind, heart, and soul with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and character necessary for lifelong success and the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. Educating for Excellence. Creating Disciples of Christ. Join the Saint Michael Catholic School community, and give your child a foundation for a lifetime of academic, spiritual, and personal growth.

Website: www.saintmichaelsc.com

Address: 542 Cypress Avenue, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Phone: (843) 651-6795

Social Media: @saintmichaelscgators

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