Life Lab Durham - Life Skills Camp for Teens

What We Actually Teach

Over 40 practical skills across five areas — all hands-on, nothing theoretical. Here's a taste of each:

Run a home without calling your parents every time something breaks or you need to eat.

Cooking & knife skills Laundry Everyday repairs Budgeting & saving Spotting scams + more

$Teen working on a car engine$

Handle the roadside stuff yourself instead of waiting an hour for AAA.

Change a tire Jump-start a car Fluids & tire pressure After an accident Traffic stops + more

$Teen lighting a campfire outdoors$

Real competence off the grid — camping, hiking, or just handling nature calmly.

Fire building Map & compass Knots & shelter Grill a proper steak Fishing basics + more

Be the most capable person in the room when seconds count.

First aid Calling 911 Situational awareness Disaster prep Travel safety + more

The invisible foundations that determine how well everything else goes.

Stress management Public speaking First impressions Teamwork Time management + more

First cohort runs August 10-14, 2026. Maximum 16 participants. Sign up to get programme updates, and first access when registration opens.

Parent/Guardian Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Teen's Age

Teen's Name (optional)

Teen's Email (optional)

What skills do you most want your teen to learn?

Questions? Prefer to email or call?

Email: dale@lifelabdurham.com

Website: lifelabdurham.com

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