Created in 2004, the leap program began as a way to supplement the traditional academic experience of a few youth in Los Angeles. We were frustrated by the lack of after-school programs available that intended to make a measurable improvement instead of simply provide day care. As a result, a dedicated leap staff, consisting of an educator, designed and implemented the first program at the Alexander Science Center School in South Los Angeles.

These humble roots generated overwhelming support from parents, schools and communities alike. As positive word of mouth grew, leap grew with it. Over the past five years, leap has served hundreds of at-risk youth from some of the lowest performing schools in the state of California and created measurable results in the process.

Currently, the leap program operates at ten underserved schools throughout Los Angeles, serving over 900 students daily and employing a passionate workforce of more than 50 professionals.

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