App Development
From user needs and wireframes to functional prototypes.
Champion Academy · Project-Based Learning
Creative Technology
& AI Lab
Ideas Become Working Products
Students turn ideas into working products through design, coding, experimentation, and presentation. Every project begins with a real question and develops into work students can demonstrate, explain, and refine.
ONE LAB · MANY WAYS TO CREATE
APP DEVELOPMENT · AI · CREATIVE CODING · GAME DESIGN · DIGITAL MEDIA
Fall 2026 Featured Project
Congressional App Challenge Project Team Build an app. Solve a real problem. Present your work.
Build a functioning app that addresses a real need—and learn how a complete technology project moves from an early idea to a clear public demonstration.
With instructor guidance, students move through a complete development cycle and prepare a working app, demonstration video, and submission materials.
- 01 · IDEATEIdentify a need and define the user
- 02 · DESIGNPlan features and create wireframes
- 03 · BUILDCode, integrate, and iterate
- 04 · TESTGather feedback and improve
- 05 · DEMOExplain the solution on video
- 06 · SUBMITOrganize and submit materials
Project Instructor
F
Mr. Flynn
B.S. Computer Science, UNC–Chapel Hill · Studio Art Minor
Mr. Flynn is a software engineer and UI developer with experience across Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, AI/ML, and digital design. He brings both technical and visual-design perspectives to student projects and has experience mentoring youth projects.
- Python
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- AI / ML
- UI Design
Inside the Lab
Learn by building something that matters. Project-based learning turns curiosity into purposeful, finished work.
AI & Data
Explore responsible AI through practical, age-appropriate projects.
Creative Coding
Combine code, interaction, visual systems, and storytelling.
Game & Digital Design
Design engaging experiences, test ideas, and present polished work.
Competition and eligibility note:
Champion Academy provides independent project development and submission guidance for eligible students. Champion Academy is not presented as an official partner or host of the Congressional App Challenge. Eligibility depends on the official rules and the participating congressional district; enrollment does not guarantee eligibility, submission acceptance, or an award. Students should review the
official rules
and
registration information.
Prior coding experience is recommended, and project scope will be matched to team readiness.
Limited Project Team
Four students. Eight weeks.
One working app.
Limited to four students · Eight weeks · One working app
Creative Technology & AI Lab · Champion Academy · A Champion Education program
