My Launch Pad Academy

05/18/2026

We decided to do a teacher challenge! Enjoy.

05/11/2026

Some of our explorers joined the League to play on the team sponsored by MLPA! Here are some pictures of our opening day!

05/06/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible community for your support in passing the County Board of Developmental Disabilities levy. Your vote helps ensure that vital services continue for our explorers. We are so grateful for your commitment and care. Our explorers are so proud of all their hard work for the levy campaign, and we couldn't agree more! Stay tuned for their video!

05/05/2026

Today some of our explorers went out to advocate for Issue #3! Make sure to go out and vote FOR Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities !
Friends of Citizens with Disabilities

05/04/2026

Happy Star Wars Day from MLPA! Today we had a themed day with writing prompts, science experiments and a breakout box.

05/01/2026

Today in culinary, we continued our breakfast series and made pancakes! They looked and tasted great!

04/27/2026

Check out this awesome event from our owner's new lavender farm!

✨💜 GET YOUR TICKETS!! 💜✨

Click the link and purchase your tickets for the first annual ~ In Full Bloom at White Barn & Blooms ~ our GRAND OPENING LAVENDER FESTIVAL!

*EARLY BIRD TICKETS use code: EB2026 to get $10 off each ticket, this will only last for 48 hours so hurry and get your tickets!

This is our first annual In Full Blooms at What Barn & Blooms, as well as the first time sharing our farm with the community. This is more than just entry to our farm, this is a whole elevated experience that we can't wait to share with you!

General Admission Includes:
- Access to our 20,000+ lavender field in peak bloom
- Entry into our curated vendor market (30+ hand-selected vendors)
- Live music throughout the day
- Food truck access (10+ options)
- Photo opportunities across the farm with our onsite Photographer (this is BIG for your audience)
- Full access to the property + community event experience

These are opportunities to add-on to the Lavender Experience:
- U-Pick Lavender Experience
- Private field access + take-home bundle
- Wreath-Making Workshop
- Guided experience + take-home wreath
- Lavender Wand Workshop
- Hands-on + take-home piece

https://whitebarnandblooms.ticketspice.com/infullbloomsfestival?fbclid=IwVERDUARTDC1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeaUmd-plBo97B-HZ9zztoe2KFWLqAPjuzS-CXzV_84WQ0K6YUMxZ95voYOZM_aem_DIkp2HVoi-Xpt_PILsIpTQ

04/21/2026

Yesterday and today we went to the Butler County Board of Elections for a voting demonstration and early voting. Our explorers are passionate about the upcoming levy for Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities and were excited and proud to vote on Issue #3. They happily spoke to others around about the importance of the levy.