Breadcrumb
Leadership Education Adventure Program
Program Directors
Evan Harford
Desiree Castaneda
Caroline Hampton
Volunteer Meeting
Wednesday, 6:00-6:50pm in YES (Lib 001)
Spring 2026: Engagement
LEAP provides programming for local youth to explore outdoor recreation oppportunities and to practice leadership skills. Engaging with youth (6th-8th grades) at Peninsula Union School in Samoa.
Site Visit Schedule:
- Friday, 1:00-3:00 *exact 90-minute time pending
L.E.A.P. Mission
LEAP provides no-cost opportunities for children/youth in the local community in order to build trust, self-esteem, leadership, and teamwork skills. LEAP gives volunteers a chance to practice leadership skills and share their love of the outdoors with the community.
LEAP volunteers and students from Orick School sit on the dock before a kayaking trip on the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center with Center Activities (Spring 2023)
The LEAP volunteer team is all smiles before their kayaking trip with Orick School and Center Activities! (Spring 2023)
Preparing for indoor rock climbing.
Service, Goals & Projects
Volunteers facilitate team building and cooperative games to build teamwork and confidence, as well as teaching youth about outdoor recreation opportunities and skills. One-time outdoor recreation field trips are provided in collaboration with school and community sites: kayaking with Center Activities; hiking; and outdoor recreation themed games and activities.
