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Community Innovation Campus

One campus. Unlimited possibilities.

A transformational regional destination where youth, families, educators, businesses, and community partners come together to learn, create, lead, and thrive.

The Long-Term Vision

A connected environment, not a collection of disconnected rooms.

The campus integrates education, technology, creative arts, workforce development, entrepreneurship, recreation, mentoring, and wellness. Every space is designed to encourage movement between interests and pathways.

  • Flexible classrooms and tutoring areas
  • Professional recording and podcast studios
  • Computer-build, coding, and innovation labs
  • Entrepreneurship and workforce center
  • Wellness, mentoring, and family rooms
  • Performance, recreation, and community event space
Conceptual Campus PlanFuture Vision
Creative Media
Technology Lab
Safe Haven
Wellness
Workforce
Community Space

Five-Year Vision

Build capacity before building walls.

WhaleWorks will grow programs, governance, partnerships, staffing, and measurable impact in phases.

Year 1

$250,000

Launch flagship programs and core organizational infrastructure.

Year 2

$500,000

Expand staffing, technology, and community partnerships.

Year 3

$1.2M

Increase regional programming and workforce initiatives.

Year 4

$2.5M

Grow facilities, innovation labs, and countywide impact.

Year 5

$6M+

Develop the permanent Community Innovation Campus.