About Us
Built by a
community.
For the community.
Launchpad Academy is a Christian-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that grew out of a small, committed homeschooling community in 2025. Our focus has been to create a safe, high-trust, family-centered environment where children can develop socially, physically, and spiritually — while parents build real community with one another.
Safe & Supervised
Attentive adults always present
Venture Labs
Coming soon
The Program
What is Open Gym?
5–12
Ages Served
Open Gym is an intentionally unstructured social environment designed for kids ages 5–12. It takes place in a newly built and furnished Youth Center outfitted with modern amenities — a space where kids can simply be kids.
Build social confidence
Kids learn to initiate, connect, and communicate freely.
Practice teamwork
Cooperative play builds collaboration and trust.
Strengthen creativity
Unstructured time sparks imagination and problem-solving.
Stay physically active
Movement-rich environment supports healthy development.
Resolve conflict healthily
Real-world social challenges with adult guidance nearby.
Develop independence
Children make their own choices in a safe space.
Activities
Something for
every kid.
Children move freely between activities as they choose — no schedules, no pressure.
Rough-and-Tumble Play
Consenting, respectful physical play — supervised by attentive adults. Builds body awareness, self-control, and physical resilience.
Community
Whole families
grow here.
Launchpad is a high-trust, family-centered environment. Parents stay on-site and are an active part of the community — this isn't a drop-off program. It's a place where whole families grow together.
Cost & Events
Give what you can.
We suggest a $20/month per family donation to help sustain the program — but participation is always open to all.
$20
Suggested · Per Family · Per Month
As a nonprofit, we suggest a $20/month per family donation to help keep the program running and the space well-equipped — but it is never required.
Special Events
We host themed movie nights featuring popcorn and cotton candy machines. Students are encouraged to be highly energetic and social.
Faith & Values
Rooted in a
biblical worldview.
When you remove a biblical worldview, everything becomes confused and directionless. Scripture provides the clarity, order, and moral foundation that society simply cannot replicate on its own.
A clear sense of right and wrong
A stable framework for identity
A consistent standard for others
A foundation for strong families
How Faith Shows Up at Open Gym
We open and close with prayer.
We uphold a biblical worldview in how we lead and resolve conflict.
We offer gentle mentoring when natural teachable moments arise.
Our focus is on creating a Christ-centered environment through example, culture, and character — not a classroom-style Bible curriculum.
Ready to Launch?
Open Gym is free, faith-based, and open to all families. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch with everything you need to get started.
Free, faith-based, and open to all families
Every Monday & Thursday
Safe, supervised environment
Located in Delaware, OH
Mon & Thu
Every Week
Ages 5–12
Youth Served
$20/mo
Suggested Donation
Delaware, OH
Location