The Leadership Ecology Adventure Program
LEAP A: July 3-10
LEAP B: July 15-22
Alumni: August 15-21
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“The intrinsic worth of the LEAP program is self evident; it is ecologically oriented, experiential, sustainable and progressive, making education fun and relevant when it is so often the opposite for many students. But what is so often missed is that programs such as this one show public education in general how it must continue to dynamically respond to changing social conditions. As such, this program serves the broader needs of public education.”
- Christopher Beeman, PhD, Queens University
What is LEAP? LEAP is an 8 day, residential, outdoor immersion program.
The Leadership Ecology Adventure Program (LEAP) provides kids from around the world with a hands-on summer outdoor immersion. LEAP participants experience a sampling of outdoor activities while developing their leadership skills and gaining knowledge of both environmental issues and local ecology. LEAP is a dynamic and experiential program that focuses on both the hard and soft skills associated with living well and being in the outdoors. During the 8 day residential program, students will have countless opportunities to positively interact with each other while creating memories to last a lifetime. Who ever thought school could be so good!
"Leap was a remarkable experience for my daughter, she gained a new appreciation for the outdoors
and also walked away with many leadership skills that she will use throughout her life."
- Linda, Powell River
Why LEAP? LEAP is meaningful, hands-on learning at its best!
Through the LEAP participants will garner a variety of skills while deepening their understanding and appreciation of the surrounding natural world. During the program students will benefit from experiencing a variety of outdoor activities which may include rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and more!
- LEAP is Free! (for BC residents)
- LEAP is taught by a team of inspired teachers
- LEAP is worth 4 Secondary School Credits in Leadership 11 or 12
- LEAP is about experiencing new ideas in new places
- LEAP is about developing a deeper understanding of the BC geography
- LEAP is about exploring a diversity of flora and fauna
- LEAP is about learning wilderness and life skills
- LEAP is about developing your problem solving capacity
- LEAP is about social responsibility & leading through example
- LEAP is about learning through challenge and adventure
- LEAP is about sustainability for long-term planetary health
- LEAP opens the door to bigger LEAPs!
- Bigger LEAPS open the door to EVEN BIGGER LEAPS!
Who can apply to take the LEAP? Students age 14-17 can apply for LEAP!
LEAP is a Powell River School District sponsored program. While it is based in British Columbia, students of all nationalities can apply. Over the years, LEAP participants have hailed from as far away as Holland to as close as Courtenay, BC. If you are between the ages of 14-17 and enjoy spending time in the outdoors and making new friends, LEAP is a great opportunity for you!
Please note that students from out of province and country are required to pay a fee of $400 to participate in the program.
While at leadership camp, students will spend many nights sleeping under the stars
supervised by certified teachers and professional outdoor educators.
If you are interested in the natural world and in improving your leadership capabilities,
the LEAP is for you!
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“LEAP is probably the most FUN I have had in my LIFE.”
– Mike, Powell River
“LEAP is the most amazing class I have every taken, this has been an unparalleled experience”
– Celine, Maple Ridge
“LEAP PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES OF LEARNING, SELF EXPLORATION AND LEADERSHIP. I have grown so much.”
– Heather, Comox
“LEAP offers a MAGICAL EXPERIENCE to learn LEADERSHIP, experience and APPRECIATE the outdoors
with INSPIRING PEOPLE from AROUND THE WORLD.”
– Aimee, Vancouver BC
“LEAP MARKS A NEW PATH in my life to learn, be conscious, and always strive to understand.”
– Zoe, Powell River
“We Need Political Leaders who are INVESTED IN OUR FUTURE and they will come from LEAP.”
–Dan, Canadian Rockies
“LEAP is amazingly fun – it brings out the best in learning and I will always carry this EXPERIENCE.”
– Emily, Toronto
“I came all the way from Texas to LEAP and it has changed my life.”
– Cameron, Texas
“With leadership it is not always the most strong or intelligent. It’s about BEING COMFORTABLE WITH YOURSELF and taking INITIATIVE BASED ON WHAT YOU BELIEVE.”
– Katherine, Victoria
"Before this I'd never gone camping before. I learned so many new things. This is going to stay with me my whole life.
Skills and memories to last forever!"
- Monique, Powell River
"Behind every skill (we learned) there was also a life lesson that could be applied to almost anything."
- Matt, Powell River
"I would not hesitate to say that LEAP was an amazing experience for me - a challenge well worth the rewards!"
- Carly, Powell River