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LEAP represents me taking chances. It also means that I am not wasting my time. It makes me feel important; like I can do anything. LEAP makes me feel like I can spread my wings and fly. "

—Ashly, age 12

Parents & Community Members

Whether you want to find a space to host a your child’s birthday party, to work on your resume, to provide a weekly craft workshop, or to swim laps a few mornings a week, we have the resources that you need at the LEAP Community Center.  Located close to downtown New Haven and LEAP’s five neighborhood sites, the LEAP Community Center provides a variety of programs and spaces for all members of the LEAP family and the general public.

Aquatics Program

Daytime, evening and Saturday classes for children, adults, families and older adults in the LEAP pool, including:

  • Daily Adult Lap Swim
  • Family Swim during week and on Saturdays
  • Evening aerobics classes
  • Child and adult swim lessons
  • Private swim lessons scheduled as requested

Multi-Media and Computer Instruction

Creative and technical classes for children and adults at the LEAP Computer Learning Center, including:

  • Digital photography, music, and video
  • Introduction to Microsoft Office
  • Introduction to Internet and advanced Internet
  • Workshops and class series

Athletic League and Clinics

Athletic leagues and clinics for children and adults in the LEAP gym and atheltic fields, including:

  • Weekly soccer clinic for children
  • Saturday morning youth basketball league and clinic
  • Youth and adult basketball tournaments with area organizations

Enrichment Classes

Music, movement, arts and skill-building classes for children and adults in the LEAP dance studio, including:

  • Classes and workshops taught by area artists, coaches, and teachers
  • Evening step classes for girls
  • Saturday co-ed karate classes
  • Evening weekday aerobics classes

Space Rentals

We provide regular space rentals of our Community Center facilities, including a low-cost pool party package that provides use of the pool kitchen and dance studio.  We also have spaces that meet the needs of small groups and large organizations alike.  Here are the facilities we currently have available for use:

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Dance Studio
  • Kitchen
  • Athletic Fields
  • Conference Room