NEW SPECIALTY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE!

Introducing: Specialty Programs

The Specialty Program was built with curious children in mind. Whether its students with a specific skill set, or students with a determination to explore different hobbies, the Specialty Program provides opportunities for these students to dive and immerse themselves into new material.

LEAP@MS51 provides a schedule with activities that runs for 1 hour, twice a day, 2 days a week, offering students plenty of time to become familiar with the content and build new skills.

MONDAY / WEDNESDAY COURSES

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. 

Dance  Stars - 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.

Hot Debate - Hot Debate is a LITERACY based activity that will focus on learning the core components of being a skilled debator. Students will be choosing between several school topics to initiate in healthy debate. The course will end with a showcase event where students will demonstrate through a mock debate of a hot topics in schools 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. 

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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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. 

3D Printing - 3D Printing is a STEM based activity where students will explore the concepts of digital rendering and design. Students will be exposed to the different planes of the observable world and how they work together to produce objects and perception we understand as "3D". Students will also be exposed to problem solving, and learning through hands-on learning projects that will help students transfer their creativity into software that can create a complete 3D printed work. The course will end with a showcase event where students will display their completed works.

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. 

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- 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.