LEAP AT ROSIE’S
What is the LEAP Program?
LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a revolutionary humane education program providing high school students with a compassionate alternative to traditional agriculture programs like 4H and FFA. A comprehensive curriculum and hands-on workshops taught by participating farm animal sanctuaries, LEAP combines interactive classroom curriculum modules with outdoor learning activities, leadership training, real-world skill development, and community involvement.
LEAP at Rosie’s School Year Details
From September through May on the second Sunday of every month, students will meet at Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary to care for our rescued animals, assist with infrastructure projects, and participate in a humane education curriculum, all culminating in a community-based project related to the rescued animals. LEAP interns are also welcome to volunteer at special events at the sanctuary or for other service projects of their choosing.
For the 2025-2026 school year we are offering LEAP 1 for students new to the program as well as LEAP 2 for those who are returning from last year’s program.
What You’ll Be Learning
LEAP for Animals aims to transform today’s youth into the humane leaders of tomorrow who advocate for and work towards an equitable future for all living beings and the planet. The curriculum provides education and training for high school students in the areas of:
- Hands-on, compassionate animal care
- Food and agricultural systems
- Leadership development
- Wildlife and habitat conservation
- Farmed animal welfare
- Human health supported by a vegan diet
- The intersection of human and animal rights
- Climate change solutions
- Social emotional learning
- Ocean conservation
- Food deserts and food insecurity
- Domestic animal care and community outreach.
For more information on the LEAP Program at Rosie’s or for help signing up, please contact our LEAP Educator Sonali Motha [email protected]
