The Curious Co Op

The Curious Co Op Our mission is to provide a consistent, inspiring space and structure for children to learn from one another.

Through creative and engaging group projects, they practice collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.

We're hard at work creating colorful midcentury-inspired props and sets for this year's play!
02/11/2026

We're hard at work creating colorful midcentury-inspired props and sets for this year's play!

That's a wrap! Our spring play, Dewey's Dilemma, got us tapping into new performance skills, stage craft, and practicing...
03/16/2025

That's a wrap! Our spring play, Dewey's Dilemma, got us tapping into new performance skills, stage craft, and practicing & growing with friends.

The Curious Co-op has openings for Appleton area homeschooling families with 6-9 year olds next year.

Learn more at: https://thecuriouscoop.wixsite.com/website
We're accepting Membership Applications until March 19th.

Making, sharing, building, and performing with one another.... Oh what fun we have when we work together! The Curious Co...
03/06/2025

Making, sharing, building, and performing with one another.... Oh what fun we have when we work together! The Curious Co-op has openings for Appleton area homeschooling families with 6-9 year olds next year.

Learn more at: https://thecuriouscoop.wixsite.com/website
We're accepting Membership Applications until March 19th.

Now is the time to submit your application for The Curious Co-op! There are openings for families with 6-9 year olds nex...
03/05/2025

Now is the time to submit your application for The Curious Co-op! There are openings for families with 6-9 year olds next year. We’re an arts-based leadership program for kids who plan to homeschool long term. Our community is centered around growing in confidence and creativity. Located in Appleton.
Learn more at: https://thecuriouscoop.wixsite.com/website
We're accepting Membership Applications until March 19th.

The Curious Co-op kicked off in January of 2019, with lots of courage and big ideas. Over the past six years of repeated practices and reflection, we've established a clear vision and landed on co-op culture that runs smoothly and maximizes student growth.

Shadow Puppets this year was a 3 day project. Working together in small groups to write a story, create moving cardboard...
02/25/2025

Shadow Puppets this year was a 3 day project. Working together in small groups to write a story, create moving cardboard characters and scenery pieces, and put on a Shadow Puppet Show is one of those challenges that feels extra rewarding after the performance.

In prolonged group work projects, members are able to share their ideas, work thru challenges, have time off to refine ideas with fresh perspectives, and cross the finish line together.

This year for our science project fair we focused on answering the question "How does it work?"Each kid got to choose a ...
02/09/2025

This year for our science project fair we focused on answering the question "How does it work?"

Each kid got to choose a subject to explain, and over the course of a couple weeks (or months), they researched and created a project board to display their findings.

We always start these project fair weeks out in small groups, where the kids are first able to get comfortable presenting amongst a group of peers. Here they can answer questions and spend some time doing an interactive activity. This helps them gain confidence in their presentation before we have our Project Fair night, where we invite our friends and family to come see what we have been working on.

Getting to present in small intimate spaces without major time constraints, as well as sharing knowledge in a larger, less familiar environment, are both experiences that hold value in developing public speaking skills, confidence, and adaptability. Practicing these skills side by side, twice a year, and over time allows for self paced and community supported growth in these areas.

Snacksgiving is a day where the kids work together and try their hands at party hosting!  They work in groups to prepare...
02/09/2025

Snacksgiving is a day where the kids work together and try their hands at party hosting! They work in groups to prepare a beautiful spread of unique snacks and floral arrangements. This year, in lieu of entertainment, the kids wrote a few conversation starters to encourage more quality time and connection between their guests. Once the tables were set, parents and siblings were invited to join in on this warm and cozy together time, and sample all the delicious goodies they had prepared for us.

Our annual visit to the pumpkin patch is a favorite of many amongst the children and parents alike. The gorgeous weather...
10/25/2024

Our annual visit to the pumpkin patch is a favorite of many amongst the children and parents alike. The gorgeous weather this year made for happy harvesting.

Welcome to Curious World, where we have (sometimes wacky) scenarios to solve.  Here the kids are practicing STEM skills ...
10/25/2024

Welcome to Curious World, where we have (sometimes wacky) scenarios to solve. Here the kids are practicing STEM skills and teamwork to transport stranded animal crackers over a crevasse to safety.

Every Fall we put on our Renaissance Faire. Each family has their own way of contributing, and the end result is a vibra...
10/25/2024

Every Fall we put on our Renaissance Faire. Each family has their own way of contributing, and the end result is a vibrant medieval play space where our friends and family are invited to come and experience the magic! ✨

Another fun September tradition is a self portrait day. This is a great time to get creative with our expression of self...
09/26/2024

Another fun September tradition is a self portrait day. This is a great time to get creative with our expression of self, Curious about new techniques and mediums, and this time around- have fun exploring with friends!

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Appleton, WI

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 12:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+19205852129

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What The Curious Co-Op is all about!

Our mission is to provide a consistent, inspiring space and structure for children to learn from one another. Through creative and engaging group projects, they practice collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills. The multi-age, peer reviewed design fosters a sense of community, and purpose, while inspiring kids and sparking curiosity across subjects.