This fall, LEAP's middle school students have been able to explore their interests and build their skills with a wide array of different after-school activity groups. This session's project-based learning choices include:

Salem: Video Game Design, Sculpture

Lynn: Mad Scientist, Drama, Expressive Multi-media Collage

Both Salem and Lynn:

Scary Stories, Sports Science & Fitness

Click here to read all about the Scary Stories project-based learning program offered in both cities.

Salem Expansion: In partnership with Collins Middle School, all after-school activities (with a few exceptions) are now all under the Expanding Horizons umbrella. On top of the 50 enrolled in enrichment programming, we have 20 other students participating in after-school activities like photography, Pokemon Club, Skateboarding and Gender & Sexuality Alliance. Fifteen students participate in both enrichments and clubs and attend more days. That's a total of 70 students engaged in after-school programming, building community, and discovering what they're passionate about! 

We’re delighted to announce that Valerie Fox of Salem joined LEAP’s board of directors at its annual meeting in September. Val has been a supporter and volunteer at LEAP for over eight years, and will bring to the board her exceptional strengths in writing, communications, and project management.

In addition to her service on the board, Val has been a long-time volunteer at Great Expectations, LEAP’s annual fundraiser, which next takes place April 16, 2025 at Danversport, and a member of its Honorary Committee. She also works with students in the Teen Center to help them hone their writing skills.

Val has been a community volunteer for foster care reviews for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. She lives with her husband Steve on Chestnut Street in Salem.