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Courses

Launch Pad is a recreation club that serves homeschool students in 1st-12th grade on the Central Coast.

3rd - 12th graders meet on Friday afternoons from 12:00-3:30pm and attend three activities.

1st - 2nd graders meet on Friday afternoons from 12:00-2:30pm. Learn More

 

Participants meet in various coast locations to build friendships, grow individually and experience the joy of working in groups. We exist to bolster your efforts in successfully launching your child into the world.

Cost

3rd-12th Graders

Monthly cost: $220

One time semester cost: $60 Registration and materials

1st-2nd Graders

Monthly cost: $175

One time semester cost: $50 Registration and materials

Creative Endeavors

Participants will discover their creative gifts, individuality and unique styles as they draw, paint, craft, build and even cook. There will be no limits placed on creativity in this course. We will provide everything needed for each project. No prep or clean-up required by you!

Examples of activities in this course:

  • Learn about famous artists of the past

  • Be exposed to a variety of art forms

  • Practice new art techniques

  • Kitchen creative process making food

  • Work alongside peers in a creative and encouraging environment

  • Meet local artists

Art Class

Collaboration Station

Collaboration will flourish as participants experience team challenges and hands-on projects that are based in inquiry, problem-solving and curiosity-based learning. We are strategically picking memorable projects that are best done in groups.  Breathe deeply knowing you won’t have to clean up the mess or spend hours trying to find the supplies you need in your garage.

 

Examples of activities in this course:

  • Learn to work well in a group

  • Take part in hands-on challenges

  • Conduct messy experiments

  • Build cool stuff

  • Participate in friendly competitions

Workshop in Progress

Challenge Accepted!

Participants will strengthen social-emotional skills, develop broad range of skills, practice the art of clear communication and develop a desire to serve their community. The skills learned during this wild card course will be useful for a lifetime.

 

Examples of activities in this course:

  • Life Skills: hand tools, finance, career building, project management, leadership, cooking, health/fitness, etc.

  • Group challenges

  • Guest speakers and demonstrations

  • Learn tools that build more connection and improve confidence

  • Have opportunities to sharpen public speaking skills through games, skits and improv

  • Get comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zone

  • Participate in community service projects

Friendship

3rd-12th Graders

1st-2nd Graders

Our 1st and 2nd graders have a separate program from the 3rd-12th grade groups. Program starts at 12:00pm and ends at 2:30pm.

 

Our first and second graders will explore states of matter, land formations, earth's habitats, and life cycles of plants and animals! This hands-on class uses literature, crafts, music and games to teach the many facets of these rich topics.

We will provide everything your child needs for each session. No volunteering, prep or clean-up required from moms!

1st2nd Courses
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