— THE LAUNCH PAD Blog —
The latest news and upcoming events and opportunities for teens!
How to Be an Ally (Even If You’re Still Learning)
By Kei’Ana Nabor Let’s be honest: talking about gender, identity, and queerness can feel intimidating—especially if you didn’t grow up having those conversations out loud. You might worry about saying the wrong thing. You might feel like you don’t know enough. Or...
Finding Community in Prescott
Community in Prescott means being able to recognize people at the Saturday Farmers Market, regulars at Pangaea Bakery, and nearly the entire town at the courthouse lighting every December. I now realize how unique Prescott is, and that the familiarity I used to find boring is one of the things that makes our community amazing. Now I realize this community provides far more opportunities than I had previously believed.
New Shuttle – Tess Joins The Launch Pad Fleet
Prescott, AZ. On March, 12th 2025, The Launch Pad Teen Center picked up their newly gifted shuttle. The new shuttle was made possible by a very generous contribution from The Tess Majors Foundation. When The Launch Pad and The Tess Majors Foundation first started...
Navigating the Extensive Possibilities of After-School Clubs
With summer coming to a close, many teens may feel intimidated by the prospect of a new school year just around the corner. While school often means spending time listening to lectures and working through homework assignments, there are many ways to continue...
Who am I? Building an Identity and Finding Acceptance as an Adolescent
Navigating the world is difficult as a teenager. There is pressure from all angles, stemming from the expectations of parents, the seemingly put-together lives of peers, and the pitfalls of social hierarchies at school. The anxiety of not achieving the ideals of...
The Voices We Hear: Finding Value within Teen Leadership
One of the most highly sought-after qualities in an individual is leadership. The word itself holds the weight of being attached to big names such as presidents, CEOs, and prominent social activists. While it’s easy to associate leadership with Martin Luther King Jr....
From Teen Center to Crossfit Enthusiast: Xavier Giangregorio’s Journey
In the bustling halls of The Launch Pad Teen Center (TLP), stories of transformation and growth echo through the years. Among those tales stands Xavier Giangregorio, a young individual whose journey from TLP teen to Barista and college student, embodies the center's...
From Teen Board Member to Trailblazer: The Journey of Rebeca Adam
Prescott, Arizona - In the heart of Prescott, The Launch Pad Teen Center stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity. For Rebeca Adam, her journey through the doors of The Launch Pad marked the beginning of a transformative chapter in her life, one that propelled her...
Teen Advisory Council Founder: The Remarkable Journey of Emma Arroyo
In the bustling corridors of The Launch Pad Teen Center, Emma Arroyo found not just a place to spend her time, but a sanctuary where she discovered herself and her purpose. From 2019 to 2020, Emma's journey at TLP was nothing short of transformative, paving the way...
