Launch Pad: Academic Support and Mentorship for Students

More than just after school…

Launch Pad After School Program is designed to empower middle school students (6th-8th) to succeed through academic support, mentoring, and workshops. We provide a safe place for students to connect and grow.

Academic support: Homework help, tutoring, and literacy support designed to build confidence and close learning gaps.

Mentoring and Leadership: Positive adult role models helping students develop character, resilience, and life skills.

Career Exploration: Hands-on workshops that expose students to careers, trades, entrepreneurship, and future possibilities.

Four students studying at a table with books, notebooks, and snacks.
Snack + Homework Help
Mentor with four diverse middle schoolers in discussion
Conversation Circles: Mentoring and Life Skills
Remove instruments, keep art class scene
Workshops

Program Snapshot…

📍 Location: 4161 Cypress Road, Bridgeton, Missouri (Hosted at Expansion Church)

👥 Grades: 6th–8th Grade

📅 Schedule: Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm-6pm

Fall program will run from September 9 to November 18.

Spring program will run from January 20 to April 28

💵 Cost: $50 Registration Fee per semester
(Scholarships and Payment Plans available upon request)

Children socializing, studying, and playing games during after school program in classroom

Be part of the launch team!

To launch phase 1 of this program (1 day a week) we need to raise $10,000 by August 1st.

All giving is tax deductible