The Launch Pad
Inciting teen confidence and empowerment through innovative community education and engagement.
We are an all-inclusive, youth driven and focused space, providing programming that is culturally relevant to teens in Yavapai County.
CURRENT PROGRAM
PROJECT LAUNCH
August 28 – 30, 2026 | Ages 14 – 18
Seats are limited — register today!
Project Launch is a 3 session workforce development workshop for teens who are interested in preparing for future employment.
Workshop topics include:
- Resume writing
- Interviewing skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Financial literacy
- Networking with peers and potentiol employers
- Confidence building
Attending Project Launch will give you the experience of nailing a mock interview, building a resume, making connections with peers and potential employers, and having a lot of fun!
Teens who are interested in applying for the 6 month paid apprenticeship position in The Moon Cafe must complete the 3 day Project Launch Workshop, as well as Brew to Crew Club, prior to applying.
Location: The Launch Pad Teen Center, 424 6th St, Prescott, AZ 86301
Cost: $152
Friday, Aug 28: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, Aug 29: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, Aug 30: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact: Joy Goff | (928) 227-0758 ext. 5 | joy@thelaunchpadteencenter.org
Trek For Teens 2026
DATE: OCT 23, 2026
Lace up your hiking boots and join us for Trek for Teens 2026, an annual fundraising adventure benefiting The Launch Pad Teen Center. Hikers can choose from multiple route options along the beautiful Prescott Circle Trail while helping provide life-changing outdoor experiences for local teens.
Every step taken helps support scholarships, outdoor adventure trips, after-school programs, leadership retreats, summer camps, and the equipment needed to get more youth outside and connected with nature. Whether you’re hiking solo or with a team of friends, family, or coworkers, you’ll be making a lasting impact on the lives of teens in our community.
Join us for an unforgettable day of adventure, community, and giving back while helping inspire the next generation to explore the outdoors.
Register today and get involved
Registering with The Launch Pad opens doors to a vibrant community and a wide range of empowering programs for local youth in grades 6 through 12. Registration is completely FREE and grants access to exclusive events, activities, and resources designed to support teens’ growth, creativity, and connection.
By registering, teens gain opportunities to build lasting friendships, explore new interests, and participate in tailored workshops and social gatherings that foster personal development. The Launch Pad is a safe, inclusive space where all teenagers and their families are welcome and encouraged to communicate openly with our team.
Your registration not only helps us tailor our programs to better serve the community but also strengthens the collective support network that nurtures youth potential. Together, we’re building a future where every teenager feels seen, supported, and empowered.
For questions or more information, contact jz@thelaunchpadteencenter.org
Register today and get involved
Registering with The Launch Pad opens doors to a vibrant community and a wide range of empowering programs for local youth in grades 6 through 12. Registration is completely FREE and grants access to exclusive events, activities, and resources designed to support teens’ growth, creativity, and connection.
By registering, teens gain opportunities to build lasting friendships, explore new interests, and participate in tailored workshops and social gatherings that foster personal development. The Launch Pad is a safe, inclusive space where all teenagers and their families are welcome and encouraged to communicate openly with our team.
Your registration not only helps us tailor our programs to better serve the community but also strengthens the collective support network that nurtures youth potential. Together, we’re building a future where every teenager feels seen, supported, and empowered.
For questions or more information, contact jz@thelaunchpadteencenter.org
There is a place for you here
Take a moment with our former program director, James Malek. And listen to his thoughts on what makes The Launch Pad Teen Center so great. And hear on all of the fun and enriching activities that happen in our space.
WE SUPPORT ALL YOUTH
As the new school year starts The Launch Pad Board of Directors would like local families to know that all of their teens, no matter who they are, will be cared for and supported at The Launch Pad.
THIS SCHOOL YEAR
WEEKLY CLUBS AT THE LAUNCH PAD
No need to sign up, just come check it out!
COME CHECK OUT OUR COFFEE SHOP
EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THE MOON CAFE!
MON-THUR 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FRIDAY 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CLOSED WEEKENDS
The Moon Cafe is open to ALL teens as well as the public! Community members are encouraged to come by and get a coffee or sandwich and work in our amazing lounge area during the day. It is a great way to support our local youth and the entire menu at the cafe is delicious!
The Cafe is run by our teen apprentices who are paid and trained to do everything from make smoothies, sandwiches, and pouring fancy coffee drinks, to running a small business and managing a team.
We hope you will come see our new space and get yourself a delicious treat from our cafe. For more information about our new facility or to rent out our conference room, please contact our Director of Operations, Hannah Mailand at hannah@thelaunchpadteencenter.org
We Have the Power to Impact Our Kids Future, and We’re Doing Something About It.
The mission of The Launch Pad is to incite teen confidence and empowerment through innovative community education and engagement.
The Launch Pad facilitates this by providing teens in Yavapai County with educational and social opportunities that encourage learning, active community involvement, and the development of skills to become successful, empowered, contributing members of society.
We are a qualifying organization for the AZ Charitable Tax Credit.
Support teens in your community by making a donation to The Launch Pad. All donations are tax deductible and also qualify for a tax credit. From an after school pantry and free snack program, to youth workforce development and academic tutoring, your dollars at The Launch Pad make a big impact.
What is the AZ State Charitable Tax Credit?
The tax credit allows receive a dollar for dollar credit on your state income tax. As an individual you can give up to $400.00 or as a couple you can give $800.00. For example, If you owe $400 to the state as an individual and you give $400 to The Launch Pad, you no longer owe $400 to the state. Please consult with your accountant regarding your tax liabilty and the tax credit.
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