Launch A BUSINESS ANDSOLVE A REAL PROBLEM
Launch Pad is a program for kids 10-13 to learn how to launch their own business
Start a real business with real customers
Learn how to market and pitch an idea to an audience.
Master problem-solving solving and entrepreneurial skills
School doesn't prepare entrepreneurs.
Here’s what kids will experience by building a competitive business:
Learn to build a differentiated business and deliver value
Leaders are experts at spotting problems and building solutions. We train kids on this muscle by challenging them to think deeply about what problem they are solving, for which customer profile, and how to differentiate. The real world doesn’t care about age.
Achieve ambitious goals through real-world feedback
Kids are protected by textbooks and coddled by sugar-coated feedback until they graduate college. Putting your ideas out there and creating something new is hard. That’s why we set the ambitious goal of making $500. We want kids to fail, hit roadblocks, and recognize their missteps to pivot and try again.
Get guidance from role models that raise the bar
Our instructors have 5+ years of teaching experience and firsthand entrepreneurial success, underpinned by a sincere commitment to each student's growth. They dedicate 1:1 coaching time to provide personalized feedback that drives tangible outcomes. Here, students learn from the role models they admire—mentors with real-world achievements, not just theoretical knowledge.
Join a community of like-minded peers
In the age of the internet, AI, and quickly evolving tech innovations, today's grads must stand out globally. Yet, kids are rarely exposed to ideas or people beyond their local communities. Your kid won’t just learn how to build a business, they will join a global community of driven and curious students.
Children are being consumed by devices and technology
What's Included?
Experienced Team
● Party Host: A Skill Samurai Sensei will lead an awesome STEM-based Party for your child and up to 10 friends● Printable invitations
Custom-tailored Approach
● Skill Samurai treat bag for kids to take home● Party table for food and drinks● Plates, cups, utensils, napkins● Gift table
First-class Product
● Skill Samurai Gift Bag for the Birthday boy or girl● 2 hour Duration● Bring your own food, drinks and Birthday Cake
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Get in touch with us!
We appreciate your interest and would be happy to answer any questions
How does your pricing work, what is a membership?
One simple monthly price.The most flexible in the industry.
Pause your membership at any time. Need to go on vacation or take a break? No problem, we have you covered. Why pay for a service that you aren't using? That's outdated!My child is struggling at school, will coding help?
Most people don't know, but coding helps kids improve across almost all subject areas (The research proves it). We also know that some kids struggle with math and English, so coding classes can be a great way to bridge the gap and help students improve exam grades and build a love of learning.
Do you offer make-up classes if my child misses a class?
Children can make up their class, during the month of their active membership.My child already learns coding at school, should they do more?
Definitely! Like many subjects, school introduces students to the basic concepts. If your child has shown an interest in coding (computer programming), our classes will build on that knowledge and take students to advanced levels, which schools can not provide. Our curriculum builds into long-term career skills and certifications.What if my child doesn't like it?
No problem, we can switch them to another program, and work with them to find a program that they will enjoy.
We're parents too, which is why we believe in keeping things simple and flexible!I have a busy schedule, how flexible is your timetable?
We get it, family schedules can be hectic. We've designed a world-class curriculum that is project based and self-paced. What does that mean? It means that your child can attend any scheduled class, any day. If you need to cancel at short notice, no problem, our booking system allows you to easily cancel, book and rebook. We've designed it especially for busy families.My child can't focus for long periods, is coding right for them?
Our classes are one hour in duration, the perfect length to hold a students attention and achieve learning outcomes. Each class is divided into bite sized lessons and focused on a project that is aligned with their interests (i.e. Minecraft, websites Roblox, apps, etc)... Perfect for kids with short attention spans!My child is addicted to devices and gaming, is more screen-time a good idea?
Learning to code can be one of the best ways to change their focus and reduce their addiction. Instead of passively consuming videos and games, students learn how their favorite websites and games are created.
Students then crave knowledge and learning, they find themselves wanting to create their own technology rather than being controlled by it!My child is struggling socially, how can coding classes help?
Put simply, coding is a great way to bring like-minded kids together. Some of our curriculum and holiday camps are team oriented, so it's a great way to build social skills. You never know, they might meet (or become) the next Steve Jobs or Elon Musk.
As a parent, I don't know anything about coding? Do I need to learn the basics?
You don't need to know how to play Beethoven's Piano Sonata No.14 in order to teach your child the piano... That's our job... Not teaching piano, but teaching kids to code.
Seriously though, you don't need to be tech savvy, our coaches will guide your child so that they thrive... Not just as programmers, but as tech creators, innovators and students