We bring joyful, tactile STEM workshops directly into elementary classrooms — 100% free of charge and led by passionate high school mentors.
378
Kids Helped
28.5
Hours of Service
19
Sessions Hosted
6
Partner Schools
Our Core Purpose
Children need real-world opportunities to build, test, and explore together. Project Smile brings tactile discovery back into the classroom in a structured, joyful format.
We bridge high school mentors with local elementary classrooms to deliver free, high-energy science workshops that build lasting confidence.
The Hands-On Need
Elementary students thrive when they can build and test with real physical materials.
Passive digital consumption replaces tactile experimentation.
Building with real tools sparks lifelong problem-solving confidence.
Hands-on builds turn science concepts into memorable discoveries.
Who We Are
Project Smile brings joyful, hands-on, and screen-free STEM workshops directly to elementary classrooms — completely free of charge.
At a Glance
Project Smile
501(c)(3) Status
Official tax-exempt public charity.
Pine Creek Base
Academy District 20 students.
Grades K–5 Focus
Elementary hands-on outreach.
100% Volunteer
Zero cost to partner schools.
Heart & Purpose
Behind every workshop is a mentor who cares and a child discovering the thrill of “I built this!”
“To spark pure joy and curiosity in young learners through real, tactile experiments — proving to every child that discovery happens when we build together.”
“A world where every child grows up believing in their own ideas, smiling with confidence, and knowing they have the power to create.”
Heart & Service
Mentoring with heart — because every child deserves to feel encouraged, capable, and seen.
Curiosity & Growth
Embracing curiosity and mistakes as the most exciting steps on the path to discovery.
Hands-On Creativity
Transforming wild 'what if?' ideas into proud, smiling 'look what I built!' moments.
Youth Mentorship
Inspiring younger students through patient kindness, teamwork, and contagious enthusiasm.
Smiles!
Unlocking wonder, laughter, and tactile excitement in every single classroom we visit.
Turnkey Process
Flexible, zero-cost, and designed to fit host-school schedules.
Customized to your bell schedule and classroom needs.
Staff-supervised with student mentors selected for maturity and readiness.
We supply all build kits, materials, and lesson guides.
Tactile STEM builds that inspire confidence and smiles.
Safety & Standards
Structured STEM workshops designed for classroom integration.
Character, maturity, and readiness to mentor are prioritized.
Workshops are designed around each partner school's standards and expectations.
Age-appropriate builds are planned for orderly classroom use.
Leadership
Neerav Shrestha
Founder • Junior
Created Project Smile to bring hands-on STEM beyond screens. Directs overarching vision, strategic expansion, and school partnerships.
Ayushmaan Singh
Co-Founder • Senior
Leads session scheduling and volunteer coordination, ensuring workshops run smoothly and joyfully.
Eric Huang
Co-Founder • Senior
Manages outreach operations, activity engineering, and the digital platform powering our student-led mission.
Sourya Konakanchi
Co-Founder • Senior
Oversees hands-on build logistics and event preparation, keeping workshops interactive and welcoming.
Partner Schools
Explorer Elementary School
Hands-On STEM Enrichment
Hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity, teamwork, and early problem-solving skills.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary
School-Day STEM Workshops
Interactive classroom STEM workshops and experiment builds for elementary grade bands.
Encompass Heights Elementary
Elementary STEM Outreach
High-energy, student-led STEM activities and tactile experiment stations.
Rockrimmon Elementary School
After-School STEM Support
Interactive STEM sessions designed to build confidence in science and engineering.
Douglas Valley Elementary School
Pilot STEM Outreach
Dedicated STEM mentorship and tactile build outreach at the Air Force Academy.
High Plains Elementary School
Hands-On STEM Enrichment
Hands-on build activities complementing classroom science instruction and makerspace discovery.
More On The Way!
Expanding NetworkWe are actively connecting with more elementary schools across District 20 and the Pikes Peak region.
Make a Difference
Join us in sparking confidence, creativity, and joy for elementary learners.
Host free, turnkey STEM workshops tailored for your K–5 classrooms.
Lead hands-on builds, inspire younger learners, and earn leadership hours.
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