Afterschool Children's Program
LEAP's afterschool program combines homework assistance with extra reading and activities, including athletics, arts, computer science, cooking, and gardening.
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All programs are overseen by an experienced site coordinator with trained counselor pairs drawn from local colleges and high schools.
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LEAP's afterschool program is free for participants.
what
who
LEAP's afterschool program is available for children ages 7 to 12 who live in one of our six neighborhoods (what matters is where the child lives, not where he or she goes to school):
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Dixwell
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Newhallville
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Fair Haven
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The Hill
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Dwight-Kensington (including West River)
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Quinnipiac Meadows
The program operates after school Monday-Thursday from 3 pm - 6 pm. LEAP operates in six neighborhoods at these local sites (find more info below):
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Dixwell
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Newhallville
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Fair Haven North
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Fair Haven South
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Hill South
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Dwight-Kensington
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Quinnipiac Meadows
when & where
2024 Fall Component Information
Our in-person programs will include:​​
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LEAP groups will meet in schools and community spaces to complete homework, engage in literacy activities, and have fun projects including arts, sports, dance, computer learning, and community walks.
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Start Date and Times: The program will begin Monday, September 30th, and will end Thursday, December 12th. It will run from 3pm to 6pm Mondays through Thursdays.
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If your child is not feeling well or someone in your house has COVID-19 symptoms, please keep your child home. If there is someone who is vulnerable to COVID-19 in your household (for instance a senior citizen or someone whose immune system is compromised), then it may not make sense for your child to participate in our in-person program.​​
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If you participated in LEAP's after-school program in Spring 2024, you do not need to submit a new application. Please let your Site Coordinator know that your child will be returning in the Spring. Please only submit another application if you have new or updated personal information.
Dixwell
Site Coordinator: Darcus Henry Jr.
School Operating Site: Wexler-Grant School
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Newhallville
Site Coordinator: Emiya Pearse
School Operating Site: King-Robinson Inter-District Magnet School
Fair Haven North
Site Coordinator: Daikichi Washington
School Operating Site: Clinton Avenue School
Fair Haven South
Site Coordinator: Jahvon Soto
School Operating Site: Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration
Hill South
Site Coordinator: Jadah Smith
School Operating Site: Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy
Dwight-Kensington
Site Coordinator: Dezhane Downing
School Operating Site: Augusta-Lewis Troup School
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Quinnipiac Meadows
Site Coordinator: Edwin Caro
School Operating Site: Ross Woodward School