Accredited Learning Center · Grades K-9 · McDonough, GA
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Young Laureates — Embrave, Embrace, Empower
K-9Grades Served
GACFully Accredited
1:8Scholar-Guide Ratio
501c3Nonprofit
Who We Are

A STEM-Driven Learning Center
Where Scholars Build, Code,
and Think Beyond Grade Level.

Young Laureates is a STEM-driven learning center in McDonough, GA, built for Black scholars who are ready to go further. Our scholars don't just study science, they run real labs. They don't just learn about technology, they build and program autonomous robots. We combine rigorous academics with competitive STEM experiences, cultural affirmation, and a village that knows every scholar by name.

  • Scholars build, code, debate, create, explore, and reflect every single day
  • Small groups so we truly know every scholar — strengths, quirks, and goals
  • Year-round model with six-week sessions and built-in family breaks
  • Field trips, robotics, science labs, and real-world learning beyond the classroom
"We didn't just imagine something different — we built it."
Young Laureates scholar engaged in learning
What Makes Us Different

Real STEM. Not the worksheet kind.

Most programs talk about STEM. Young Laureates does it. Every week, our scholars work with real tools, real code, and real engineering challenges — the same experiences that build the scientists, engineers, and innovators of tomorrow.

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Robotics

Build & Program Autonomous Robots

Scholars build and program autonomous robots, compete in regional tournaments, and develop engineering solutions under real pressure. Our C.I.R.C.U.I.T. team has earned regional recognition in its first season.

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Coding & Game Design

Write Real Code. Build Real Things.

Scholars learn to code with purpose — writing autonomous robot programs, designing games, and solving computational problems. This isn't coding as a subject. It's coding as a tool.

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Science Labs

Real Specimens. Real Experiments.

Scholars work with real lab materials and real scientific tools — not simulations, not worksheets. Every lab follows the full scientific process: observe, record, analyze, and present findings.

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Engineering & Design

Design, Print, and Prototype.

Scholars tackle real-world engineering challenges weekly — designing prototypes, building structural models, and applying physics and math to problems that don't have a single right answer.

Explore our STEM programs →
Scholars building robots in the C.I.R.C.U.I.T. Robotics program at Young Laureates
C.I.R.C.U.I.T. Robotics team at FIRST LEGO League competition
What We Offer

Our Programs

Academics
Flagship
Academics
A fully accredited learning center offering rigorous curriculum, hands-on learning, and a culturally affirming community. Grades K-9.
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 Enrichment Center
Enrichment
Enrichment Center
Spark creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning through hands-on STEAM exploration. Flexible enrollment for home education families.
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 C.I.R.C.U.I.T Robotics
Competitive Team
C.I.R.C.U.I.T Robotics
A competitive robotics team where scholars build, code, and problem-solve across multiple platforms and competitions.
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Why Young Laureates

Not your average
alternative learning center.

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Rigorous Academics
Learning plans built around each scholar's goals, interests, and strengths — and updated as they grow, so education always fits who they are right now.
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Culturally Affirming
A curriculum centered on Black voices, identity, and excellence where every scholar sees themselves reflected.
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Small Group Learning
A 1:8 scholar-to-guide ratio means every scholar is seen, known, and taught rather than managed or overlooked.
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STEM and Literacy
From competitive robotics to deep reading and writing, scholars develop the skills the future demands.
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Project-Based Learning
Learning that goes beyond worksheets. Scholars investigate, build, present, and apply knowledge to real problems.
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Year-Round Model
Six-week sessions with one-week breaks eliminate summer learning loss and keep scholars consistently growing.
Georgia Aquarium field trip
iFLY indoor skydiving field trip

Ready to Join
Young Laureates?

Spaces are limited each year. Apply now to secure your scholar's spot for 2026-27.

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