Leadership, Education & Athletics in Partnership

Operates a year round academic and social enrichment program.

Other | United States of America | Access to Education |

http://www.leapforkids.org/

Overview

LEAP operates a year round academic and social enrichment program in Connecticut's high poverty communities. College student Senior Counselors and high school student Junior Counselors are paired together to work as a team with a group of 8 10 children of the same age and sex. Children read and are read to every day and receive intensive homework help after school. During the summer LEAP's Senior Counselors move into donated apartments in their children's neighborhoods in order to build strong bonds with children and their families. Through the years LEAP has also become a leader in the field of integrating education and technology through the development of community technology centers. LCLCs (LEAP Computer Learning Center) serve as a resource for LEAP children that they access for one hour a week during the academic year and two hours during the summer. They also serve as community technology centers where parents and other community members can gain access.