Leadership, Education &
Athletics in Partnership

LEAP's Summer Program for 7-12 year olds

Summer program applications are available! Once the application (including ALL required documentation) is processed, a site coordinator will notify you of your child's status and any important upcoming events! 

What

LEAP's summer program combines our literacy based curriculum with fun developmentally appropriate activities, including overnight camping, swim lessons, science projects, community services, athletics, arts, cooking and gardening.  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.

Who

LEAP's summer program is available for children ages 7 to 12 who live in one of our five neighborhoods:

• Dixwell/Newhallville

• Fair Haven North

• Fair Haven South

• Hill South

• Dwight/Kensington and West River

When

The program operates for six weeks starting June 24th. 

Mandatory

To attend camp:

• You must complete an application for each child and return it to our office at 31 Jefferson Street in New Haven.

• You must provide a copy of an insurance card and a copy of your child's physical exam (for each child).

• Parents/guardians must attend one of the open house dates at LEAP (31 Jefferson Street in New Haven) which are:

  • June 7th 4-6 pm

  • June 8th 4-6 pm

  • June 9th 11 am-1 pm

• Please note: children who attend summer school are not able to attend LEAP because the dates and times overlap.