Our Core Principles
Everything at Forge is built on a set of core principles that guide our actions, shape our programs, and keep our mission clear.
Students learn by building and doing
Kids learn skills by doing real hands-on engineering projects.
Kids learn a first principles approach to problem solving.
Students learn accountability
When kids make a mistake, they fix it themselves.
When kids make a mess, they clean it up themselves.
Students are learn to be self reliant
Kids attempt something hard before asking for help
Kids learn to locate all materials and tools in the workshop
Kids learn life skills like perseverance and grit.
Students are clean and organized
Kids are responsible for keeping their space clean and organized, cleaning up after themselves, and maintaining the cleanliness of the workshop.
Students master skills
Kids develop such competence and confidence in their skills that, over time, they become second nature.
Kids are empowered to teach others.