Stronger
households start
with discovery.
A purposeful way to spend time together — strengthening emotional regulation, communication, literacy, and science exploration, one shared discovery at a time.
Learn together. Complete engaging activities. Document what you find. And give your household a shot at life-changing family incentives.
Designed for households with at least one child between the ages of 7 and 19.
Families need more than time together — they need purposeful time together.
Technology may keep us connected to the world while leaving members of the same household disconnected from one another.
Many young people struggle to regulate their emotions, communicate effectively, read confidently, comprehend instructions, and develop a genuine interest in learning. Parents and guardians often recognize these challenges but may not have a structured and enjoyable way to address them.
What could change when your household learns together?
Three reasons households across the country are accepting the challenge.
Learn to regulate emotions before emotions control the outcome.
Emotions are natural, but unmanaged emotions can lead to decisions with permanent consequences. The Challenge creates space for parents, guardians, and young people to talk through frustration, disappointment, anger, excitement, and self-control — learning to pause, think, and communicate before reacting.
Watch: Why Emotional Regulation Matters →Critical thinking turns information into good decisions.
Knowing facts is not the same as knowing what to do with them. Every day brings choices about what to believe, who to trust, and how to respond. The Challenge gives household members practice asking better questions, weighing evidence, spotting faulty reasoning, and thinking through consequences before acting — a skill that shapes decisions in school, relationships, and everyday life, long after the activity ends.
Watch: Watch: Why Critical Thinking Matters →Stronger households learn how to communicate.
Healthy communication allows household members to express themselves, listen to one another, resolve disagreements, and build trust. By completing activities together, your household practices listening, asking questions, and working toward a common goal.
Watch: Why Communication Matters →Literacy opens the door to every opportunity.
The ability to read, understand instructions, communicate ideas, and apply information affects performance in school, employment, finances, and everyday life. The Challenge encourages children and adults to read instructions, discuss information, and explain what they discovered together.
Watch: Why Literacy Matters →Give your household a reason to learn, talk, and grow together.
You do not need a perfect household to begin. You only need a household willing to participate and discover together.
Get My Family Kit — $49.95 See What Comes in the KitOne participation kit per registered household. Eligibility requirements, deadlines, shipping costs, and official rules apply.
One challenge. Multiple discoveries. A stronger household.
The NOL Family Discovery Challenge™ is an interactive household experience combining science, literacy, emotional development, communication, and family engagement. Households complete guided activities, discuss what they're learning, record their experiences, and submit their discoveries through a secure digital process.
- Spend purposeful time together
- Strengthen household communication
- Practice emotional regulation
- Encourage reading and comprehension
- Explore science through hands-on learning
- Develop teamwork and problem-solving
- Create meaningful household memories
- Compete for major incentives
Your family discovery journey
Get your family kit
Register your household and purchase the official Family Discovery Challenge participation kit for $49.95.
Gather your household
Choose a time when participating members can complete the activities, talk, and learn together.
Complete the challenge
Follow the official instructions, complete the required activities, and discuss what your household is learning.
Document your discoveries
Use the QR codes included with your kit to access digital activity cards, forms, instructions, and the official submission portal.
Submit and celebrate
Complete the required submissions by the official deadline. Eligible households may compete for recognition and family incentives.
Review the official eligibility and participation requirements before registering.
Everything your household needs to get started
- 01Official Family Discovery Challenge instructions
- 02Guided household activity materials
- 03Family discussion prompts
- 04Literacy and learning activities
- 05Science discovery components
- 06ISO-certified solar-viewing glasses
- 07QR codes linking to digital activity cards
- 08Online forms for documenting discoveries
- 09Access to the household participant portal
- 10Household registration and participation ID
Your household's discovery could become a life-changing opportunity
Eligible households that complete the Challenge and satisfy the official rules may compete for the following incentives.
Grand-Prize Household
- Up to 24 months of rent or mortgage payments, capped at $2,500/month
- Up to 24 months of grocery support, capped at $500/month
- A new family van
- A family vacation
Second-Place Household
- Up to 12 months of rent or mortgage payments, capped at $2,500/month
- Up to 12 months of grocery support, capped at $500/month
- A family vacation
Excellence Award
Stronger households build stronger communities
Every community is affected by what happens inside its households. My Household First™ is a National Opportunity League solution created to help households strengthen relationships, improve communication, promote literacy, practice emotional regulation, and pursue meaningful opportunities together. We believe household empowerment begins when people stop waiting for someone else to create change — and start discovering what they can accomplish together.
When households become stronger, children, schools, and communities become stronger.
Your household belongs in this challenge
Designed for households with at least one child between the ages of 7 and 19, including:
What households are asking
It is a guided household experience combining family engagement, emotional development, communication, literacy, and science exploration.
The Family Discovery Challenge participation kit costs $49.95 per household, plus any disclosed shipping costs and applicable taxes.
The challenge is designed for households with at least one child between the ages of 7 and 19. All participants must satisfy the requirements in the official rules.
No. Single-parent, grandparent-led, foster, adoptive, blended, guardian-led, two-parent, and multigenerational households are encouraged to participate.
Yes. Multiple children within an eligible household may participate, subject to the household registration requirements and official rules.
Your household will follow the provided instructions, complete guided activities, discuss what you are learning, document your discoveries, and submit the required information through the official participant portal.
Your kit includes QR codes connecting your household to digital activity cards, instructions, forms, and the official submission portal.
No. Purchasing a kit provides the materials and access needed to participate. Awards are subject to eligibility, completion requirements, judging or selection procedures, verification, and the official rules.
The official registration date, challenge period, completion deadline, and submission schedule will be posted before registration opens.
Some awards may be considered taxable income. Winners should consult a qualified tax professional. Applicable reporting and tax requirements will be explained in the official rules.
Only eligible households that complete and submit all required activities by the stated deadline may be considered for awards.
Registered participants will receive access to official participant-support contact information and challenge updates.
You do not need a perfect household to begin.
You only need a household willing to learn, communicate, and discover together. Accept the NOL Family Discovery Challenge™ and take the first step toward stronger relationships, better communication, greater literacy, emotional development, and a more empowered future.
Get My Family Kit — $49.95For eligible households with at least one child between the ages of 7 and 19.
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