A NEW WHOLE-CHILD CAMPUS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY
Elevating youth. Empowering future entrepreneurs.
We Elevate U (ELV8U) has partnered with Gym Skills to build Franklin County’s first fully integrated hub for education, movement, and family support, all under one roof.
THE PROBLEM
We designed our campus around four documented needs in our community.
Thousands of children lack quality after-school enrichment amid documented countywide childcare seat shortages.
Franklin County families are navigating real gaps.
Our campus was designed around four documented needs in our community.
Homeschool Support Body: 8,000–12,000 homeschool students in Greater Columbus need structured enrichment, STEAM access, and peer socialization.
Neurodivergent Resources Body: Specialized, low-sensory environments are exceptionally rare, leaving critical funding like the Jon Peterson Scholarship unclaimed.
The Financial Missing Middle Body: Families earning above subsidy thresholds still can’t afford private-pay rates, an insurmountable barrier to access.
THE MODEL
An engineered advantage: 1 + 1 = 3.
Two organizations, one integrated campus, no comparable model exists in the Gahanna area.
A fully integrated hub where education, entrepreneurial mindset training, specialized therapy, and financial support happen in one location. - 12,000 sq ft facility - Opening in Franklin County
Elite gymnastics & movement expertise - Established foundation of community trust
PROGRAMS
Four load-bearing pillars.
Pillar 1
Early Childhood Education Audience: Ages 3–5 Key feature: Developmentally rigorous preschool, 3x or 5x weekly. Detail: PFCC-eligible and SUTQ rated, merging classroom readiness with motor development.
Pillar 2
After-School Enrichment Audience: Ages 5–12 Key feature: Homework support and character development. Detail: Van pickup from Gahanna-Jefferson, plus specialized STEAM modules.
Pillar 3
Homeschool Enrichment Audience: Homeschoolers. Key feature: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–2 PM; core & premium tiers. Detail: PE credit documentation and entrepreneurial project-based learning.
Pillar 4
Neurodivergent & Special Needs Audience: ASD, ADHD, Sensory Profiles. Key feature: Dedicated low-sensory program, 1:4 to 1:6 ratios. Detail: Coordinated SLP support integrated into daily routines.
Get Involved (Sponsorship Tiers)
GET INVOLVED
Capitalizing the vision.
Every dollar serves children, families, and community growth.
Tier 1
CHAMPION Impact. $25,000+/yr
Supports 25+ children. Named scholarship fund, permanent facility signage, event naming rights.
Tier 2
ELEVATE Impact. $10,000–24,999
Supports 10–24 children. Scholarship naming, annual impact update, digital recognition.
Tier 3
COMMUNITY BUILDER Impact. $5,000–9,999
Supports 5–9 children. Scholarship recognition, quarterly newsletter feature.
Tier 4
SUPPORTER Impact. $1,000–4,999
Supports 1–4 children. Annual thank-you, tax-deductible receipt, digital recognition.
"We all have gifts and talents. Don’t waste yours. Instead, use it to serve a purpose.”
Kenny Crump