Lakeside Educational Enrichment Program (LEEP)

LEEP is a free four-week summer program designed for Seattle Public School students entering grades 6 or 9. Through engaging and fun activities and classes, LEEP aims to build students' confidence, excitement about school and learning, prepare students for middle or high school academics, and connect with new friends.

LEEP continues during the school year to help students build skills and access support in meeting their middle or high school's academic requirements. Students attend seasonal Saturday sessions between October and April.

Sessions are a chance for students to reconnect with their cohort, as well as provide a touch point for academic support in the form of activity days or class days. Activity days offer an assortment of social activities, service learning, and/or college and career preparation depending on a student's grade level. Class days are modified academic days that mirror aspects of a LEEP summer day

Rising 6th Grade Program
Students in the younger cohort will learn in interdisciplinary courses that offer the appropriate level of challenge and support. Skills such as organization, time management, self-advocacy, and habits of mind will be emphasized.

LEEP focuses on habits of mind and leadership development. The curriculum fosters critical thinking, persistence, and resilience. Instruction is student-centered, asking students to reflect upon themselves and to consider other perspectives. Classes are single-gender.

Rising 9th Grade Program
LEEP helps prepare students for high-school level academics. Summer classes are small, with approximately 18 students led by an experienced teacher and two college-aged counselors. Classes help students learn organization, time management, self-advocacy, and leadership skills.