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LEAP AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

NEW MASTERY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE!

Introducing: Mastery Programs

The Mastery Program was built with talented children in mind. Whether its students with a specific skill set, or students with a determination to master a skill, the Mastery Program provides opportunities for these students to do a deep dive and immerse themselves in the material.

LEAP@MS51 now provides a schedule with activities that runs 3 hours a day for 2 days a week, offering a whopping 6 hours for students to deep dive into the content and build skills.

VALKYRIES VBC

Hosted by Mr. Yaw

The LEAP Valkyries VBC is a Volleyball Team where students hone their volleyball techniques, teamwork, and leadership to play head-to-head against other schools in our own hosted League with other schools.

This class operates on a Monday / Wednesday schedule from 3PM - 6PM.

LEAP MASTER COOK

Hosted by Mrs. Gerson

The LEAP Master Chef course is a culinary class where students will learn the basics of cooking, tools, techniques, nutritional health, and a handful of healthy, cultural recipes.

This class operates on a Tuesday / Thursday schedule from 3PM - 6PM.

School Year (SY) 2025 - 2026 Cycle 1 Schedule

MASTERY COURSES

Master Cook Mastery Class - 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.

Volleyball Mastery Class - Volleyball Mastery Class is a SPORTS AND RECREATION based activity where scouted students will participate in the LEAP@MS51 founded LVBI League tournaments against other teams from school in the Park Slope area. Students will be exposed to team-building, and skill building drills that enhance physical performance, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, communication and teamwork skills.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE MASTERY PROGRAM?

Students who are interested in the Mastery Program must complete a LEAP Application - accessible here - and either email it to ms51k@leapnyc.org or leave the paper application in the LEAP mailbox in the MS51 Main Office.

Families will receive an email indicating the child's acceptance into the program.

Once the email is received, students must visit the LEAP Office, B21 to inform LEAP staff of their interest in the class.

ARE THERE LIMITED SEATS IN THE MASTERY PROGRAM?

Every class will have their own seat limitations. Please check with our teaching staff to get the most accurate information.

WHAT IF I DIDNT GET INTO THE MASTERY PROGRAM?

Mastery Courses are renewed every cycle - introducing either new Mastery Program Offerings or renewing rosters for new students to register.

Students may still enroll into the After School Program and enjoy all that LEAP has to offer through the week. Students who are attending the program regularly will have the most updated information on the Mastery Program as soon as the information is released.

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