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The LEAP@MS51 After School program runs in Trimesters; An estimated 4-month Fall Session, 3-Month Winter Session, and a 4-month Spring Session.
Within each of these cycles, we offer a schedule that runs in the following manner:
15-minute arrival and decompression time
30-minute homework help time
1-hour period for activity choices #1
1-hour period for activity choices #2
15-minute dismissal
Within each of these schedules, we offer alternating activity days - Monday & Wednesday, Tuesday & Thursday, and Club Fridays.
Within each of these activity periods, we offer 4-6 different activity choices for students to choose from. These activities vary from sports, to the arts, to STEM. Students are provided the option to rank their top 3 choices for each period slot - totaling 6 different activities each week for each cycle!
Mad Scientist
Dance
Volleyball Drill Clinic
Soccer
Cosmetology Cosmos
Visual Arts
JV Girls Basketball
Basketball
Movie Critic
Open Sports
Gladiators Basketball League
Valkyries Volleyball League
Master Cook Culinary Experts
3D Printing
DJ Deck Masters
PARTNERSHIP WITH MS51 PA
Hosted by Mr. Brooks
PARTNERSHIP WITH MS51 CLUBS
Hosted by Ms. Ahn
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MONDAY / WEDNESDAY COURSES
Volleyball Drill Clinic - Volleyball Drill Clinic is a SPORTS AND RECREATION based activity where students will practice the fundamental Volleyball skills. Students will be exposed to team-building, and skill building drills that enhance physical performance, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication and teamwork skills. The students who excel in this course will be invited to participate on a LEAP Volleyball team that will participate in scrimmages and matches against other schools.
Mad Scientist- Mad Scientist is a STEM-based activity where students learn scientific concepts through hands-on exploration. This class challenges kids to test common hypotheses with exciting experiments. They will engage with science using everyday materials while discovering how the world works.
Dance - Dance is a SPORTS AND RECREATION based activity where students will learn about the different styles of dance and practice core dance elements. Students will be exposed to a style of dance of their choice and build physical coordination and expression through music and rhythm. The course will end with a showcase event where students will perform short pieces of their learned dance styles.
Law & Order x Crime Scene Investigation - Law and order is a LITERACY based activity that will focus on students learning about one of the constitutional laws. Students will expore the US Justice System and the intricacies of our Law while observing previous cases in detail. Students will become familiar with the basics of our Justice Systems and its parts in the Courtroom and proper procedure and court etiquette. The course will end with a showcase event where students will demonstrate through a mock trial of a fictitious case to involve both student and parent involvement.
Soccer- Soccer is a SPORTS AND RECREATION based activity where students will practice the fundamental soccer skills. Students will be exposed to team-building, and skill building drills that enhance physical performance, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication and teamwork skills.
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TUESDAY / THURSDAY COURSES
Cosmetology Cosmos - Cosmetology Cosmos is a LEADERSHIP based activity where students will practice skills needed in the Cosmetology field in both Hair and Nails. Students will be practiced and have the ability to start a "pop-up shop" - focusing on branding, pricing, exceptional service, and other elements needed to be brand ambassadors. The course will end with a "Pop-Up Shop" at the showcase event providing services to students and families.
Visual Arts - Visual Arts is a Literacy based activity that will introduce participants to basic art theory, famous artists and their areas of art, and practice their artistic skills through drawing and painting. Participants will learn the basics of Art theory, art styles, and basic art techniques to produce art works around a theme. Participants will have hands-on learning opportunities to practice with the pen, brush, paint, and canvases.
Basketball Drill Clinic - Basketball Drill Clinic is a SPORTS AND RECREATION based activity where students will practice the fundamental Basketball skills. Students will be exposed to team-building, and skill building drills that enhance physical performance, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication and teamwork skills. The students who excel in this course will be invited to participate on a LEAP Basketball team that will participate in scrimmages and matches against other schools.
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FRIDAY COURSES
Open Sports - Open sports is a SPORTS AND RECREATION based activity where students will be able to select a sport of their choice. Students will be able to learn the rules, safe play, and boundaries of each sport. Instructors will be present to assist students with their physical, social-emotional, and peer relationship goals.
Movie Critics- Dodgeball - Movie Critics is a LITERACY based class that observes large themes through the lens of digital film. Students will be exposed to award winning films to dig deep in its meaning. Students will practice critical thinking by practicing discussions of ideas and the deeper meaning behind each film. The course will end with a display of written review content of each of the films students have watched.
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MASTERY COURSES
Gladiator - Gladiators is a SPORTS AND RECREATION based activity where students will participate in intensive basketball activities. Students will participate in an official basketball team that will compete with other schools and CBOs. Students will be exposed to team-building, and skill building drills that enhance physical performance, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication and teamwork skills. The course will end with a Finals match with other programs for our showcase event.
Master Cooks - Master Cook is a STEM based activity where students will explore the basics of Culinary Arts. Students will explore a variety of cultural foods, as well as be able to effectively read, record, and modify recipes. Students will also understand how to measure, control heat, nutritional facts, and healthy eating. The course will end with students providing samples of their completed recipes for attendees of our showcase event.
Valkyries VBC - Valkyries VBC is a SPORTS AND RECREATION based activity where students will participate in intensive volleyball activities. Students will participate in an official volleyball team that will compete with other schools and CBOs. Students will be exposed to team-building, and skill building drills that enhance physical performance, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication and teamwork skills. The course will end with a Finals match with other programs for our showcase event.
LEAP@MS51 is currently in search for new talent to increase our activity offerings, and add more flavor and flare to our program schedule!
More activities will come in the following term!