Why the Lounge exists

Teens need more than somewhere to sit.

Between school and home, there's nowhere to go. So teens end up in parking lots, circling Town Center, or home alone with a screen — spending money just to have somewhere to be. The Lounge is the better option: a safe, modern space where they walk in and think, these are my people.

Not a school program Not daycare Not tutoring A teen home base — built for students, trusted by parents

The third place

Home is home. School is school. Teens need the in-between.

Freedom — not chaosRoom to be themselves, with adults present and clear expectations.

Structure — not schoolA rhythm to plug into, minus the bells, grades, and pressure.

Friends — with purposeA real community to belong to, and real things to build together.

Five ways to use it

Come for whatever you need that day.

01

Belong

Walk in, find your people. Real friendships and a community that actually feels like yours.

Best for · finding your people

02

Lock In

Focus zones, fast Wi-Fi, whiteboards, charging. Finish the homework here — enjoy your night.

Best for · getting it done

03

Chill

Games, big screen, snacks, friends. A low-pressure place to decompress and reset.

Best for · a better place to relax

04

Create

Content, podcasts, clubs, events, side businesses. Build something that's yours — don't just scroll.

Best for · makers

05

Lead

Become an ambassador, plan events, earn volunteer hours. Real ownership, not fake leadership.

Best for · future-ready skills

Sample weekly rhythm

A rhythm, not a schedule.

This is just a sample. The Lounge runs multiple tracks, and both the tracks and the weekly rhythm are decided by the members — they keep evolving month to month and season to season based on what the community actually wants. Nothing's forced. Come for focus, friends, creativity, leadership, or fun — it looks a little different every day.

Mon

Lock-In

Quiet study, test prep, weekly planning. Start the week ahead.

Calm

Tue

Build Night

Content, clubs, projects, student businesses, mentor pop-ins.

Maker energy

Wed

Game + Chill

Board games, big screen, snacks, casual competition. Midweek reset.

Easy

Thu

Future Night

AI tools, money basics, college prep, speakers — fast and useful, no lecture.

Smart

Fri

Social HQ

The main hangout. Friends, music, themed nights, bring-a-friend. Start the weekend right.

High energy

Weekend

Pop-Ups

Movie nights, tournaments, open mics, service days — student-led, when the community wants them.

Community

Every month

Welcome. Build. Play. Lead.

Week 01

BelongingNew members get plugged in — meet ambassadors, find your group.

Week 02

SkillAI tools, study hacks, money basics, public speaking, college prep.

Week 03

SocialThe big one — movie night, tournament, trivia, or a themed night.

Week 04

Impact + LeadStudents plan events, serve a local cause, and pitch what's next.

22,500 sq ft

inside The Link — Nocatee's innovation center, home to 100+ founders, startups, and investors. Teens get a home base in the room where it actually happens.

For students

Your place in between.

✦Meet your people and actually belong
✦Get work done, then enjoy your night
✦Create content, clubs, and projects
✦Help plan events and earn volunteer hours
✦A place you actually want to be

For parents

Freedom, with guardrails.

Independence for them, peace of mind for you. The Lounge sits inside The Link — staff present, controlled access, clear expectations, and a positive environment. It's not about keeping teens busy; it's about better habits, stronger friendships, and a healthier connection to their community.

Built for teens. Trusted by parents.

Memberships · Founding rates, locked for life

Pick your entry point.

Start with the Lounge. Step up to the Accelerator when you're ready to build. Both tiers lock in founding pricing for life.

Most members start here

Community

The Lounge

A real place to be. Drop in whenever — to study, chill, hang out, or just not be home.

$99 / month

›Unlimited drop-in access — open evenings and weekends
›Games, big screen, snacks, fast WiFi — all included
›Music, hang nights, themed events — no per-event fees
›Monthly workshops: money basics, AI tools, college prep
›Founder talks and demo-night invites
›Ambassador track — lead events, earn volunteer hours
›Inside The Link — 22,500 sq ft, staff present, parents trust it

Join the Lounge →

Step up to the Accelerator any time — no re-enrollment.

For the builders

Accelerator

The inner circle

For teens who want more than a place to hang. Real projects. Real founders. Real stakes — and real money on the table.

$499 / month

★ Committed members can earn their way to free — and beyond.

✓Everything in the Lounge
✓Two build sessions a week + monthly Link events
✓Real projects with real founders — experience, not theory
✓Internship access to 100+ companies inside The Link
✓AI and professional credential + demo-day pitch
✓Paid project work — earn while you build

The membership that can pay for itself

Accelerator members get direct access to founders and companies actively looking for interns and project help. A few paid projects a month can offset the fee entirely — and driven members go further than that.

Claim a founding spot →

Founding pricing locked for life · 50 spots total.

What $99 replaces

A few Starbucks runs a week~$40–50/mo, nothing to show for it

A couple nights out with friends~$30–60/mo, gone before the month ends

Somewhere supervised after schoolPeace of mind for parents — already in the budget

The money's already being spent. The Lounge just gives it a better destination — and something to show for it.

Common questions

Quick answers, straight up.

What's included day-to-day?+

Drop in whenever the Lounge is open. Games, big screen, snacks, WiFi, and space to hang are always there. Events — music nights, movie nights, tournaments — are part of your membership, not charged separately. No per-event fees, no surprises.

Can I start in the Lounge and move up to the Accelerator later?+

Yes. The Lounge is where most members start — come for the hang, stay for the build. Moving up to the inner circle is one step, with no re-enrollment and no restart. Founding pricing stays locked either way.

Is the Lounge supervised?+

Always. The Lounge sits inside The Link — a staffed, 22,500 sq ft innovation center in Nocatee. Access is controlled, adults are present, and it's open evenings and weekends. Independence for teens, peace of mind for parents.

Is there financial aid? Can it pay for itself?+

A limited number of need-based spots are set aside each term — just share your situation in the form. And the Accelerator comes with real paid project work: focused members can offset the fee through earned income, and the most driven earn their way to free — and beyond.

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Student Ambassadors

Not just membership. Ownership.

The Lounge is shaped by students, not just adults. Ambassadors welcome new members, plan events, lead friend groups, create content, and keep the culture strong — and earn real leadership experience and volunteer hours doing it.

Become an ambassador →

The third place for Nocatee teens.