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Alabama Crimson Tide Youth Programs

LEAP June Camp Application

Location Tuscaloosa, AL
Event Date(s) Jun 12, 2023 to Jun 16, 2023
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Event Description

LEAP 2023 PROGRAM APPLICATION

Leaders Exploring Academic Possibilities (LEAP) is a summer program for rising high school freshmen hosted by UA Early College at The University of Alabama. Students who meet the criteria must submit an application and be extended an invitation to participate in a camp session.

LEAP consists of five days of academic, leadership, and service exploration. Rising high school freshmen will participate in team-building exercises, University of Alabama college activities, and Tuscaloosa community service opportunities.

The LEAP 2023 application will open on January 1st and close on March 1st. Students will be notified by March 6, 2023 regarding their acceptance into the program.
To catch a glimpse into last year’s LEAP activities, please view our 2021 slideshow videos.

 

LEAP 2023 PROGRAM APPLICATION
GRADES: Rising Freshman in High School (8th grade graduates in summer 2023)
APPLICATION COST: $0

Each camp is limited to 50 student participants

In order to accommodate the needs of students and families, the five-day LEAP camp will be held during two separate weeks. Students will choose one camp in which to participate.
LEAP Camp 1 | Monday, June 12 - Friday, June 16, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: The University of Alabama campus and various community service areas in Tuscaloosa

UA Early College looks forward to offering the LEAP 2023 program on campus this summer, with health and safety being a top priority. If it becomes necessary for The University of Alabama to cancel on campus activities for the summer semester, UA Early College will notify students and parents regarding virtual camp options. For the latest COVID-19 University of Alabama updates, please visit the UA Health Information website.

COVID-19: UA Early College Programmatic Information FAQs

Program Cost: $300

  • Cost includes materials, UA campus activities, community service activities, lunch, supplies, LEAP T-shirt, closing ceremony attendance and certificate.

Acceptance:

  • All completed LEAP application packets (application and references) will be reviewed by the UA Early College LEAP Committee once the application closes. Due to each camp being limited to 50 participants, not all applicants will be extended an invitation to participate in a camp session.
  • Once final selections are made, invitations will be extended. Students must accept their invitation to participate, as well as attend a required orientation session with their parent/guardian.
  • No money is due until a student has been accepted into LEAP. Specific details and payment deadlines will be communicated to those students who accept their invitation to participate.

For additional information or questions about the LEAP program, email leap@ua.edu or call 205-348-7083.