Resources
Good projects start with a few clear choices.
These are suggestions for shaping your project. Use what helps, change what does not, and keep the first step small.
A project-starting checklist
01
Pick your spark
Name the thing you are curious about or want to change.
02
Write it down
Describe your idea in up to 600 words. Plain language is best.
03
Meet your mentor
Bring questions. Your mentor is there to help you think it through.
04
Choose a first step
Pick one small thing you can try before the next Saturday review.
05
Share your progress
Tell the group what worked, what did not, and what is next.
A simple first mentor meeting
Introductions
Share your name, what you care about, and why you signed up.
Your idea
Walk your mentor through what you want to do.
Questions
Ask what you are unsure about. There are no silly questions.
Next step
Agree on one small thing to try before you meet again.
Project-planning template
Goal
What do you want to do or make?
Audience
Who is it for?
First step
What is one small thing you can try soon?
Timeline
What could happen over the next few Saturdays?
Help needed
What skills, people, or space would help?
Estimated costs
Will you need supplies or anything else that costs money?
Saturday review prep worksheet
What I tried
What did you work on since the last review?
What happened
What was the result — did it work the way you expected?
What I learned
What surprised you, or what would you do differently?
Where I need help
What's stuck, unclear, or worth asking your mentor about?
My next step
What will you try before the next Saturday review?
A few common questions
Who can join?
Teens ages 13 to 18. You will be asked for your birthday when you sign up.
Do I need a perfect idea?
No. A spark is enough. Your mentor helps you shape it.
What happens after I submit?
Your idea shows up on your dashboard as Submitted. The ICC Wings team reviews it, may ask you to revise it, and then matches you with a mentor.
What does a mentor do?
Your mentor reviews your progress, gives feedback, and helps you plan your next step, including at the Saturday review.
When are the Saturday reviews?
Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific. The ICC Wings team sets your review date once your project is approved.
Who can see my project?
You, your mentor, and the ICC Wings team. Projects are not shown publicly.
Is there a cost to participate?
No, there's no cost to sign up or submit an idea. Funding for a project's own supplies is separate — see the Funding page.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email ideas@iccwings.org, or admin@iccwings.org for account help.