LEAP Activity Programs...

• Focus on a central theme
• Are about 50-90 minutes long
• Are flexible and adaptive
• Include 4 components:
  • Ice Breaker
  • Teaching/Action
  • Reflective/Sharing
  • Refreshments

Monthy Activity Teams

• Team concept
• Teams support and one-on-one support
• 10-12 members
• Balanced
• 2-3 extra high school members

 

One-on-One Contact
(Requires parental permission)

• Weekly notes - school mail
• Weekly notes - US Postal Service
• Weekly phone calls
• Weekly e-mails
  • Homework checks
  • Encouragement
  • A constant presence
  • Friendship

Shadow Day Activity

• Elementary student is shadowed by a high school student
• Provides mentors with a clearer picture of the needs of the younger students
• Full classroom participation
  • classes
  • recess
  • special classes - music, art, gym
  • lunch
  • study groups
  • presentations