Youth Programs

Launch Pad is a model of social innovation. Located in Hanover, we're focused on skill development for youth ages 12 to 18. If you are interested in Adult programs, Please see the Adult Programs section of our website. At Launch Pad you'll develop the employment and training skills you will need to get a job and make money, while boosting your confidence and unlocking your potential. Come and check us out!

EXPLORE your curiosity. DISCOVER your niche. ENHANCE your skills.


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Cancellation Policy

In the event your child cannot make it to a program, you are eligible for a refund up to 48 hours before the start or first class of the program.

We will provide a credit of the full registration cost to a future program at Launch Pad up to three business before their first program session. (Please note this only applies to our after-school programming and daytime programming)

2025

Youth Shellac Manicure & Nail Art

January 13 - March 10, 4PM - 5PM 10 spots

$50 Fee assistance

Tammy of T's Beauty Stop is back with her shellac manicure program! You'll learn the basics of nail care, shellac manicure skills & nail art.

This is an 8-week long program, running on Monday evenings from mid-January to mid-March. Each class is 60 minutes long. Open to youth ages 11-18. $50 per person.

January 13 4:00pm - 5:00pm
January 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm
January 27 4:00pm - 5:00pm
February 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm
February 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm
February 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm
March 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm
March 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Please note: March 17 has been reserved as a make-up day in the event of a cancellation due to inclement weather.

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Youth Woodshop Level 1 JANUARY START

January 21 - February 11, 4:30PM - 6PM 6 spots

$225 Fee assistance

Join our instructor, Charles for this introductory woodshop class, Level 1! Over 4 weeks, you will learn basic woodworking skills to make a cutting board, a bread board and a charcuterie board to take home. Great to keep for yourself, or perfect for gifting. Open to youth ages 12-16. $225 per person.

This is a 4 week program running on Tuesday evenings from January to February. Each class is 90 minutes long.

January 21 4:30 - 6:00pm
January 28 4:30 - 6:00pm
February 4 4:30 - 6:00pm
February 11 4:30 - 6:00pm

PPE will be provided to each participant.

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Youth Card Making Class - January 29, 2025

January 29, 7PM - 9PM 12 spots

$40 Fee assistance

Join Susan Schlorff for an evening of 3-D card making! Susan is an independent "Stampin' Up!" demonstrator, and will take you through all the steps to craft 2 beautiful Valentine's Day cards! Open to youth ages 9-18. $40 per person.

Wednesday, January 29 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Youth Card Making Class - February 5, 2025

February 5, 7PM - 9PM 12 spots

$40 Fee assistance

Join Susan Schlorff for an evening of 3-D card making! Susan is an independent "Stampin' Up!" demonstrator, and will take you through all the steps to craft 2 beautiful Valentine's Day cards! Open to youth ages 9-18. $40 per person.

Wednesday, February 5 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Youth Financial Literacy Workshop

February 18, 5PM - 7PM 20 spots

$5 Fee assistance

Financial experts from Meridian Credit Union are returning to Launch Pad to discuss financial literacy for youth! Learn the different types of bank accounts available, tools to help you plan for the future, and the benefits of saving and investing. Open to youth ages 12-18. $5 per person.

Tuesday, February 18th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Youth Woodshop Level 1 FEBRUARY START

February 25 - March 25, 4:30PM - 6PM 6 spots

$225 Fee assistance

Join our instructor, Charles for this introductory woodshop class, Level 1! Over 4 weeks, you will learn basic woodworking skills to make a cutting board, a bread board and a charcuterie board to take home. Great to keep for yourself, or perfect for gifting. Open to youth ages 12-16. $225 per person.

This is a 4 week program running on Tuesday evenings from February to March. Each class is 90 minutes long.

February 25 4:30 - 6:00pm
March 4 4:30 - 6:00pm
March 18 4:30 - 6:00pm
March 25 4:30 - 6:00pm

PPE will be provided to each participant.

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Youth Woodshop Level 2

February 27 - March 27, 4:30PM - 6PM 0 spots

$250 Fee assistance

Join our instructor, Charles for this intermediate woodshop class, Level 2! Over 4 weeks, you will build on your skills to manufacture a folding table. Open to youth ages 12-18. $225 per person. Please note: participants must complete Woodshop Level 1 to enroll in this course.

This is a 4 week program running on Thursday evenings from February to March. Each class is 90 minutes long.

February 27 4:30 - 6:00pm
March 6 4:30 - 6:00pm
March 21 4:30 - 6:00pm
March 27 4:30 - 6:00pm

PPE will be provided to each participant.

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