Want to volunteer at LEAP? Maybe your business or school group is looking for a volunteer opportunity? Or possibly, you are a student looking to intern? Learn more here. Internships & Volunteers The following is a list of possible internship or volunteer opportunities at LEAP throughout the year. Due to COVID-19, we currently have limited volunteer opportunities. Site Tutors and/or Assistants: Work directly with the Children’s Program by assisting counselors on site with homework help, reading activities, educational activities and field trips for LEAP children. Community Center Tutors and/or Assistants: Work within the LEAP Community Center on various projects including (but not limited to) after-school and summer program assistance. Building, Facilities and Administrative Assistants: Work within the LEAP Community Center on projects related to facilities maintenance, administrative support, and clerical support, etc. LIT and JC Tutors: Work directly with the Youth Development Program by tutoring our Leaders-in-Training (ages 13-15) and Junior Counselors (ages 16+ in high school) in various academic topics including math, science English, Foreign Languages, SAT preparation, etc. Minimum: 1 hour a week for a full semester. Between 7 and 14 weeks, depending on the semester. Workshop Facilitators: Teach a weekly afternoon enrichment activity or workshop (known at LEAP as “resources”) for LEAP program participants in areas such as music, dance, arts and crafts, athletics, or another area of expertise. Alternatively, teach a one-time or series of professional development workshops for LEAP staff and board members. Minimum: 1 hour a week for a full semester. Between 7 and 14 weeks, depending on the semester. LCLC Teaching Assistants: Teach computer science, coding, programming, and digital media arts skills to children and teenagers in the LEAP Computer Learning Center (LCLC). Library Assistants: Support LEAP’s librarian in organizing and cataloguing our library of over 3,000 books, which counselors use for literacy-based lessons and activities with LEAP participants. Development Assistants: Support fundraising campaigns, help plan events, write publications, create marketing materials and put together grant proposals in the Development Department. Finance Assistants: Assist with payroll and accounting tasks as well as perform clerical work in the Finance Department. One-Time Event Volunteers: Support LEAP as a one-time volunteer at one of our many community and/or fundraising events throughout the year. If you are unaware of LEAP’s upcoming events, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator (contact information at below). If you do not see an opportunity that interests you from the list above: please reach out to our Counselor Development Manager, Maithé Ulloa , at mulloa@leapforkids.org to discuss what your skills are and what you are interested in doing to support the work that LEAP does for our participants. If you wish to intern or volunteer at LEAP, please fill out the interest form linked below so we can help determine where we could best use your talents. Interest Form

LEAP trains and employs college and high school students to provide academic and social enrichment and mentoring after school and during the summer for children and teens in New Haven neighborhoods. Kids access swimming, gardening, camping, computer science, dance, music, and so much more. Check Out the Dixwell Q House Website! VISIT HERE Thank you for joining us at LEAP Year Event! With your help, we raised over $500,000 for our Youth Programs! SEE PHOTOS CREATING A NEW HAVE N FOR OUR CHILDREN L eadership E ducation & A thletics in P artnership We teach children how to learn and young adults how to lead. Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc. (LEAP) was founded in 1992 by educators, students, and community activists to address the historic disinvestment in young people of color in our city. In our two community centers and seven neighborhood-based sites, we provide children with a welcoming place to learn, explore and grow, while offering teens and young adults a platform to find their voice and become leaders and role models. College and high school student counselors teach younger students in literacy, the arts, and athletics. Check Out Our Programs! After-School Program LEARN MORE Summer Program LEARN MORE Leaders in Training LEARN MORE Swimming Program LEARN MORE LEAP Bulletin Board Over $500,000 Raised at LEAP Year Event! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we not only reached but exceeded our fundraising goal! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Your support will make a real difference in the lives of New Haven's young people, allowing LEAP to continue providing free, high-quality educational programs and opportunities. Thank you for making this milestone event so special. We are deeply grateful for your belief in LEAP's mission and your commitment to empowering New Haven youth! LEAP is one of four CT Nonprofits to Receive the $2 million Open Call Yield Giving Award! LEAP is incredibly grateful to have been chosen by MacKenzie Scott and her organization, Yield Giving, to receive one of her latest philanthropic gifts. 361 community-led non-profits were selected from over 6,000 applicants for their exceptional work in promoting the voices and opportunities of underprivileged individuals, families, and groups facing systemic obstacles and discrimination. LEAP ranked among the highest scorers of all applicants, receiving an award from Yield Giving of $2 million. This gift will be used to advance our mission of empowering and guiding the next generation of New Haven youth toward a brighter future. Thank you to Lever for Change and the evaluation and implementation teams for helping improve access to resources in our communities. Learn more about the Yield Giving award here ! Sign up for FREE Classes at the Q House! Enhance your creativity, physical health, and skill development at the Q House! They offer a range of FREE classes and workshops, from ceramics and art to music production and yoga; there's something for everyone! Unleash your artistic side, harmonize your tunes, or find your zen – all without any cost. Explore, learn, and thrive at the Dixwell Q House’s inclusive and enriching environment. Click here to sign up today! Featured Videos All About LEAP LEAP's Summer Program 2022 Support our programs! We are thankful for all of the support that help us keep LEAP running and serve New Haven's youth. SUPPORT

Programa de Verano Para Niños Que El programa de verano de LEAP incluye alfabetización, athleticos, artes, ciencias de la computación, cocina,y jardinería. Los niños también realizan excursiones alrededor de New Haven y viajes de campamento. Todos los programas son supervisados por un coordinador experimentado con pares de consejeros entrenados provenientes de colegios locales y escuelas secundarias. El programa de verano de LEAP es gratuito para los participantes. Quien El programa de verano para niños de LEAP está disponible para niños de 7 a 12 años que viven en uno de nuestros siete vecindarios (lo que importa es donde vive el niño, no donde él o ella va a la escuela): Dixwell Newhallville Fair Haven North Fair Haven South Hill South Dwight-Kensington (including West River) Quinnipiac Meadows cuándo y dónde El programa opera de lunes a jueves de 8:00 am - 4 pm, viernes de 8:00 am - 1 pm. LEAP opera en siete barrios en estas escuelas locales: Fair Haven School Troupe School Clinton Avenue School King-Robinson Magnet School Roberto Clemente Elementary School Q House (and Wexler-Grant) Ross Woodward Formulario de Aplicación * La aplicación no se guarda automáticamente; Si actualiza o abandona esta página, se perderá cualquier información ingresada. * Para completar la aplicación en español, cambie el botón de traducción a español en la parte superior derecha del formulario a continuación.

Learn about and complete an application for LEAP's Leaders In Training Program for 13 to 15 year olds. Leaders in Training (LITs) Leaders In Training (LITs) support senior and junior counselors by volunteering with younger children. They also get their own unique age-appropriate programming which includes academic support, health education, community service, and job exploration. what who LEAP's LIT program (afterschool and summer) program is available for teens ages 13 to 15. Unlike the children's program, LITs can come from any New Haven neighborhood. LITs receive a small stipend and many advance into other positions at LEAP, including Junior Counselors and Swim Instructors. The afterschool program operates Monday-Thursday from 3 pm - 7 pm. The summer program is Monday-Friday from 8 am - 3 pm. During the school year the LIT program is held at LEAP’s Community Center (31 Jefferson St., New Haven, CT 06511) when & where Look Below for our Application Form! Summer Program 2025 To apply for the LIT program, you must be ages 13-15. The hours of operation will be Monday through Thursdays from 8 a m to 3 pm and Fridays from 8 am to 1 pm. We operate out of one location: LEAP Community Center, 31 Jefferson Street, New Haven CT Dates Progra mming: June 30th - August 8th Parent Meeting: Parent meeting will be held on (TBD) and is held for ACCEPTED LITs only. We will communicate the dates and location when your child has their interview and is formally accepted into our spring programming. Required Documents: Full completed application including essay Action plan - signed by a doctor and a legal guardian (action plan is only needed if LIT had asthma with inhaler or allergies with Epipen) Disclaimer Notice : Submission of your application does not mean your child has been fully accepted. Acceptance will be confirmed via phone call by our Youth Development Leadership Team within 72hrs of submission. Please note that you will not be fully enrolled into the program until you submit the physical and Insurance ID documents. If you would like to complete an application for the program, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. You will be contacted by a member of our staff once we have received your application. Thank you! Ver en español Watch this video to learn more about LEAP's LIT program! Application OPEN

Líderes en Entrenamiento (LITs) Regreso a clases 2025 quÉ Líderes en formación (LIT) apoyan a los consejeros senior y junior ofreciéndose como voluntarios con niños más pequeños. También obtienen su propia programación única apropiada para su edad, que incluye apoyo académico, educación para la salud, servicio comunitario y exploración laboral. qui É n El programa LIT de LEAP (después de la escuela y durante el verano) está disponible para adolescentes de 13 a 15 años. A diferencia del programa para niños, los LIT pueden provenir de cualquier vecindario de New Haven. Los LIT reciben un pequeño estipendio y muchos avanzan a otros puestos en LEAP, incluyendo los consejeros juveniles y los instructores de natación. cuándo y dónde El programa después de la escuela funciona de lunes a jueves de 3 pm a 6 pm. El programa de verano es de lunes a viernes de 8 am a 1 pm. Durante el año escolar y el verano, el programa LIT se lleva a cabo en el centro comunitario de LEAP (31 Jefferson St., New Haven CT 06511) Formulario de Aplicación * La aplicación no se guarda automáticamente; Si actualiza o abandona esta página, se perderá cualquier información ingresada. * Para completar la aplicación en español, cambie el botón de traducción a español en la parte superior derecha del formulario a continuación.

Learn about and complete an application for LEAP's summer program for children ages 7 to 12. Summer Children's Program LEAP's summer program includes literacy, athletics, arts, computer science, cooking, and gardening. Children also go on field trips around New Haven and camping trips. All programs are overseen by an experienced Site Coordinator with trained counselor pairs drawn from local colleges and high schools. LEAP's summer program is free for participants. what who LEAP's summer children's program is available for children ages 7 to 12 who live in one of our five neighborhoods (what matters is where the child lives, not where he or she goes to school): Dixwell Newhallville Fair Haven The Hill Dwight-Kensington (including West River) Quinnipiac Meadows The program operates Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM - 4 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM - 1 PM. LEAP operates in seven neighborhoods at these locations: Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration King-Robinson Inter-District Magnet School LEAP Office on 31 Jefferson St. Lincoln-Bassett Community School Augusta Lewis Troup School Ross Woodward School when & where Summer Program 2025 Mandatory parent meeting dates will occur in June for accepted families only. The time and location will be disclosed to accepted parents. Required summer documents for full acceptance into LEAP's Program: 1. Completed Child Application (you can now add more than one child to one application) 2. Copy of child's physical (not older than 36 months) 3. Copy of child's insurance card or copy of insurance letter confirming child is covered by insurance. Dates of Summer Programming: June 30th - August 8th 2025 Mondays - Thursdays: 8 AM- 4 PM; Fridays; 8 AM - 1 PM Submitting an application through the portal does not mean that your child has been accepted into the program. Pre-acceptance into the program will be confirmed via phone call by one of our Site Coordinators within seventy-two hours of portal submission. Please note that you will not be enrolled in the program until you submit a fully signed physical examination document. If your child has asthma and needs an inhaler or allergies that require the use of an EpiPen, you will need to request for your doctor to fill up and sign an action plan. *Application does not automatically save. When you complete the form, you must press SUBMIT FORM at the end. If you refresh or leave this page, any entered information will be lost.* Ver en español/Read in Spanish

Learn about LEAP's swimming programs and complete an application for a child or adult lesson. L eadership, E ducation & A thletics in P artnership Swimming Lessons Next Registration Period: March 31st, 2025 Next Session START Date: April 4th, 2025 Next Session END Date: May 9th, 2025 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER LEAP provides swim lessons for a fee for children and adults who want to learn to swim or who already know the basics but want to improve their skills. what who LEAP provides classes for babies ages 6 months to 2 years, children ages 5 to 12, teens ages 13 to 17, and adults 18 and up. All participants may take swim classes whether they are in LEAP's regular programs or not. Classes start every 5 weeks and run for 5 weeks. Each class is 45 minutes long, and participants meet twice a week. Kids' classes run Mondays & Wednesdays from 5-5:45 pm and 6-6:45 pm. Adult classes run Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5-5:45 pm and 6-6:45 pm. Classes occur at the LEAP Office at 31 Jefferson Street, New Haven. when & where lifeguard classes Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Sign up for our classes! Participants will learn and earn the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. CLASS SCHEDULE TBA Cost The five-week program (10 total classes) costs $45.00 per baby, $80.00 per child, and $100.00 per adult and must be paid in advance. You must pay online; discounts are not given if you miss a class. Please note that a 5% handling fee will be added during checkout. SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE! Thank you to our Aquatics Program grantors! LEAP is a proud grantee of USA Swimming Foundation's Learn to Swim program. C lick on their logo to learn more.

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LEAP Year Event 30 Years & Counting Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised over $500,000 for LEAP's free youth programs! Your support will make a real difference in the lives of New Haven's young people, allowing LEAP to continue providing free, high-quality educational programs and opportunities. We are deeply grateful for your belief in LEAP's mission and your commitment to empowering New Haven youth. We hope to see you at next year's LEAP Year Event! Note: This page reflects information from the 2025 LEAP Year Event. LEAP Year Event '25 Photos LEAP Year Event is our annual fundraiser when the community comes together to make LEAP's free after-school and summer programs for youth from underserved New Haven neighborhoods possible. This year, we are excited to honor Ann Baker Pepe and Ed Cleary , Co-Board Chairs, with the LEAP Community Leadership Award! The event will be on Thursday, February 27, 2025, with additional conversations on Thursday, February 20th & Saturday, March 1st. The evening will begin with a reception at the Dixwell Community Center (Q House) that will include complimentary drinks & hors d'oeuvres, live music, a welcome from Henry Fernandez, LEAP's Executive Director, and an opportunity to hear from LEAP counselors. Guests will then go to the dinners with their choice of topic and Guests of Honor. LEAP Year Event is LEAP's most important fundraiser with over 500 philanthropic donors, business professionals, and community leaders from the Greater New Haven area attending. In 2024, you helped us raise over $450,000 to make LEAP's free programs possible. Please email Alison Bonds at abonds@leapforkids.org if you are interested in supporting the event this year as a sponsor or have questions about registering. With your partnership, we will continue to Create a New Haven for Our Children. JOIN US AS A SPONSOR! There are many roles that make the LEAP Year Event possible each year. We would love for you to join in any capacity you feel comfortable. Sponsor: Looking to support a great cause while getting unmatched publicity with prominent business leaders and community members in the New Haven area? Become a Sponsor at one of the many levels available, from Neighbor (contributing $500) to Superhero (contributing $50,000). Your name and logo will be shared in multiple print and digital materials which are distributed to our database of over 5,000 people. Click here for a more detailed description of the sponsor levels and benefits. Attendee: Join the event by purchasing tickets to the conversation of your choosing. Have a wonderful evening knowing that you are supporting an amazing cause. Dinner Host: If you're interested in hosting a conversation in your home or at a local restuarant, please contact Alison Bonds at abonds @leapforkids.org. Hosts generously cover the cost of food and drinks for approximately 20 guests as a contribution to LEAP. Interested in any of these roles? Contact Alison Bonds, LEAP Year Event Coordinator, at abonds@leapforkids.org or by phone at 203-767-7413 . Thank You to Our LEAP Year Event 2025 Sponsors Superhero Champion The Scillia Family Roz & Jerry Meyer Hero Roger Ibbotson Julie Wilson Stacey & Hap Perkins with Leader Carol Sirot Mentor Jacqueline Koral Lindy Lee Gold Celeste Myers Joann Thompson & Robert Alvine Educator Dr. Marcus McFerren with Cynthia Mann, MD Marna Borgstrom & Eric Borgstrom Athlete Celeste Suggs & Joel Zackin Ruby Melton & Gail McAvay Ellen Shuman & Doug Rae Partner Jody Ellant with Alison Bonds & Larry Levine John S. Nussbaum Barb & George Germano Allie Perry & Charlie Pillsbury Lisa Stanger & Greg Colodner Terry & Carl Porto Andrea & Jeremy Asnes Friend Wayne Card with Sue McDonald & Corey Stone Mark & Lynn Schpero Kathryn Hill & Gerald Kahn Kaaren Jansen & Robert Jaeger Jen & Rob Bayer Marian Chertow & Matthew Nemerson Deb & Ron Nudel Lynne & Mark Schpero Joseph & Myra Zelson Neighbor Mary Jane Burt Reception Sponsors Accomodation Sponsor Thank you to our LEAP Year Event Planning Committee Eliana Arroyo Ann Baker Pepe Alison L. Bonds Rachel Kline Brown Ruofan Chen Jack Ciccolo Judy Clark Susan Kerley Jacqueline Koral Melissa Liriano Cynthia Mann Thea Moritz Michaela Seales Fallon Thomas

Rachel Kline Brown Director of Development rklinebrown@leapforkids.org Rachel (she/her/hers) Rachel Kline Brown is LEAP’s Director of Development and Communications. She earned a B.A. in European History from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.A. from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Rachel has been an educator for over 25 years in many capacities, including as an Outward Bound instructor, a Spanish teacher at a New York City public high school, a high school English teacher in Lesotho as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and as a teacher trainer to help students access college. She was also a consultant for both the World Bank and the New York City Department of Education. In 2016, Rachel joined the LEAP Development and Communications team, directing and overseeing all aspects of fundraising and communications for LEAP’s $6.5 million budget. When she is not at LEAP, Rachel is spending time with her family and their dog, Brooksie, hiking or biking, making art, or reading. She loves that LEAP is a place where young people learn about their amazing abilities and gifts through great training, incredible mentors, and being given a great deal of responsibility in taking care of others.

Zalma Vivanco Curriculum and Training Coordinator zvivanco@leapforkids.org Zalma (she/her/hers) Hi everyone! I'm the Curriculum and Training Coordinator at LEAP, which means I'm in charge of creating lessons and activities for our 7-12 year olds and training our counselors on how to facilitate curriculum sessions. I recently graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Psychology and joined LEAP shortly after, in the summer of 2020. While at Yale, I ran a three-year academic mentoring program at Wexler-Grant Community school, volunteered at New Haven Works, and worked as a research assistant in the Education Studies department. I'm from New York, and I enjoy running, cooking, art, and reading! I love LEAP because we see the inherent value in every child and do our best to make them feel loved and supported. The LEAP community is a special one and I feel lucky to be a part of it!

Julia's Run Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM Edgewood Park Click here to register! Julia's Run for Children celebrates the legacy of Julia Rusinek and embraces the ideals for which she lived. Julia was a student at Yale College, and she dedicated her summers and her free time to working with or on behalf of underprivileged children. Join us on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM in New Haven's historic Edgewood Park for this beloved run! For the early bird registration, sign up by Sunday, 4/20! The proceeds of this event will support all of LEAP's future programming. Our LEAP kids are busy learning and building community together through the new phonics program, a revamped aquatics program, and college application readiness resources. Run with us to support their growth and achievements! The 5K timed run, 5K untimed walk, and $5 Kids Fun Run courses will stay within the beautiful and historic Edgewood Park. The untimed 5K walk is designed for all ages. The 5K distance is computer timed. Only 5K timed runners are eligible for awards. Check out photos from this year's run in the slideshow above! For more information and registration: Interested in being a sponsor? Click here to view our sponsor levels and contact Jubetsy Minaya-Pérez for more information! Click Here! Thank you to our Julia's Run 2024 Sponsors & Contributors! Partner Friend Neighbor In Kind Donations Contributors DJ Services Gift Card Prizes for Runners