LEADERS FOR ETHICS, ANIMALS, AND THE PLANET
what is leap?
MISSION: To transform the youth of today into the leaders of tomorrow who advocate for and work towards an equitable future for all living beings and the planet.
The LEAP programs are immersive, high-impact education initiatives run at farm sanctuaries, public school classrooms, and after-school centers.
Offering a more compassionate alternative to traditional agriculture programs like 4H and FFA, our yearlong farm sanctuary programs and summer camps allow students to learn to care for animals in a safe and ethical environment while our classroom programs teach positive social/emotional traits and leadership skills through the lens of wildlife protection.
Our interactive curriculum modules combine outdoor learning, hands-on activities, and leadership training, promoting real-world skill development, and community service projects.
What’s it like to be a leaper?
LEAP aims to prepare the next generation of changemakers to tackle the challenges of animal cruelty, climate change, food deserts, wildlife protection, and biodiversity loss, and encourages them to devise solutions for a more compassionate, sustainable food system. Students will find likeminded friends and mentors who love everything about animals and nature, develop social/emotional skills and leadership traits, and learn how to make a tangible impact for causes they care about.
Advocate For Animals
Revolutionize the Food System
Become A Leader for The Planet
We feel that there is no better time to introduce a program such as this.
As humanity enters a dangerous threshold for our viability on this planet, LEAP asks young leaders to critically examine the systems and traditions that have led to this point. We are excited to share this rigorous yet rewarding program with students at sanctuaries and schools.
Our programs provide students with hands-on farmed and domestic animal care experience, curriculum focused on leadership, wildlife conservation, animal rights, climate solutions, plant-based lifestyle benefits, and the opportunity to volunteer helping animals and environment in their local communities.
Origin story
Founded by three non-profit animal sanctuaries in Northern California, LEAP provides in-depth monthly curriculum, hands-on workshops at sanctuaries, and positive leadership training. LEAP will prepare the leaders of tomorrow to transform the food industry, advocate for animal welfare and human rights, tackle the challenges of food deserts and food insecurity, and lead the way in climate solutions.
LEAP is currently up and running at sanctuaries, clasrooms, and education centers across the US and Canada.
Find a Participating LEAP Sanctuary
Near You
LEAP is currently up and running at sanctuaries around the U.S and is coming to Canada in Fall 2025. If you are interested in participating, see our list below.
Resources
Leap for Students
LEAP provides a revolutionary type of hands-on, outdoor program at sanctuaries for young people interested in animal care, conservation, sustainability, animal law, leadership and the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle.
Leap for Sanctuaries
LEAP vets our sanctuary partners to ensure our ethics align, and to guarantee they hav ability to implement curriculum and provide a safe, exciting, exemplary educational experience for students.
Support Our Work
In an effort to keep LEAP is free and accessible for our partner sanctuaries and all students, we rely on donations from foundations, grantors, and the public. Please consider giving so that more students, families, and animals can be positively impacted.
Tax-deductible donations can made via our GivingFuel link below or via check sent to P.O. Box 191145 Sacramento, California, 95819. Our EIN is 92-0682399.
Student Requirements
- Must have reliable transportation to a participating LEAP chapter sanctuary.
- Must be available to meet monthly time commitments (see application for varying sanctuary dates/times).