1 · Academic Confidence
Support that builds independence in math, reading, writing, and study skills.
After-School STEM + Academic Studio
Building a Different Kind of After-School Experience
6Lab Academy brings academic support, STEM exploration, creativity, and practical life skills together in one intentionally small learning environment.
Why 6Lab Exists
Traditional after-school options often separate childcare, tutoring, STEM enrichment, extracurricular activities, and life-skills learning. 6Lab combines these experiences into a cohesive after-school model. It is an additional option for families seeking a different kind of experience.
Students have time to Learn. Build. Explore. Create.
The 6Lab Method
The number 6 in 6Lab represents these six areas of development.
2 · Science
Hands-on experiments that turn questions into evidence.
3 · Technology
Coding, AI, and digital tools used with purpose, not as busywork.
4 · Engineering
Design, test, iterate. Build things that actually work.
5 · Creativity + Making
Studio time for prototypes, materials, and maker thinking.
6 · Life Skills + Culinary Learning
Monday flagship Culinary Lab: food, life skills, and real-world independence.
Meet the Founder & Program Director
Leah
Technologist · UX Designer · Web Developer · Entrepreneur · STEM Educator
A technologist, designer, and STEM educator who believes exposure matters: the more children get to try, the more possibilities they can imagine for themselves. Former STEM Coordinator at Girls Inc. of Greater Madison, with an M.S. in Information from UW-Madison.
Former STEM Coordinator
Girls Inc. of Greater Madison
M.S. Information
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certificates
Digital Studies Entrepreneurship
Additional Experience
Experienced tutor Youth STEM program designer Robotics coach
What Makes 6Lab Different?
Academic Support Built In
Homework and tutoring are part of the normal program rather than an optional add-on.
Hands-On Learning
Students learn through building, experimenting, designing, coding, cooking, and creating.
Small-Group Attention
The program is intentionally small so students can receive individualized support.
Parent Connection
Families can stay involved through the 6Lab parent portal, weekly updates, academic requests, attendance tools, and direct communication.
Thoughtful Supervision
6Lab Academy is designed around clear parent communication, authorized pickup procedures, emergency information, allergy awareness, supervised school-to-program travel, and structured check-in and check-out procedures. After-School STEM + Academic Studio. Safety credentials can be added in Admin Settings when they are completed.