Youth Cocoon

Youth Cocoon

Ontario youth ages 13–21 build real projects and real-world skills

Free account. Free tools. No teen credit card. Start from zero — parents can see progress.

Takes about a minute · Ages 13+ · Ontario families · EN / FR

  • Ship a project Websites, hardware, games, money, career skills, and more — not worksheets.
  • Parents stay in the loop Shared checklist and progress without a teen card on file.
  • Free to start Youth Cocoon tracking is free; tools stay free-tier first.

What you get

A home base so teens ship real work — and families can see the wins.

Leave with a build 12 simplified, project-based courses Web, Launch, Chip to Ship, and more — each with tools, weekly craft, and a finale. Learn while you ship Courses + AI prompts that stick Audit-free courses, prompt lab, and cloud words you can flip. See the shape first Week-by-week before you commit Browse the five-phase curriculum with no account required.

Your first five minutes

After you create a free account, you’re not dropped into a blank screen.

  1. Land in Dashboard — your home for the next step.
  2. Pick a door — teen starts alone or with a code; parent adds a learner.
  3. Choose a course — three simple doors, or browse the catalog.

Who it’s for

Start with the door that fits — both end in a free account.

I’m a young learner Have a code? Claim it after signup. No code? Create your free account in under a minute.
I’m a parent Create your account, add your teen, and follow the checklist together — no teen credit card.

Running a small circle? Facilitator guide

Ready to start?

Browse first if you want — create a free account when you’re ready to track. Then: pick a course or add a learner.