LEAP at Barn Sanctuary

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LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a revolutionary humane education program providing high school students across the nation with a compassionate alternative to traditional agriculture programs like 4H and FFA. A comprehensive four-year program taught by participating farm animal sanctuaries, LEAP combines interactive curriculum modules with hands-on learning activities, leadership training, and real-world skill development. 

Our mission is 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.

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LEAP aims to prepare the next generation of changemakers to tackle the challenges of animal cruelty, climate change, food deserts, and habitat loss, and encourages them to devise solutions for a more compassionate, sustainable food system.

  • ADVOCATE FOR ANIMALS

  • REVOLUTIONIZE THE FOOD SYSTEM

  • BECOME A LEADER FOR THE PLANET

APPLY NOW TO BECOME A CHANGEMAKER FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Any questions, email cathryn@barnsanctuary.org

OUR DATES:

Recruitment: August 1st - September 17th
Application deadline: September 17th
Maximum students:  5
Acceptance announced: October 1st

ONSITE TEACHING DAYS:

3rd Sunday of each month 11am – 4pm:
10/20
11/17
12/15
1/19
2/16
3/16
4/20
5/18

“We’ve created a sanctuary for farmed animals who come from bad situations - whether it’s neglect, natural disasters, or abuse - and we educate the public about the treatment of farmed animals everywhere.”

— Dan McKernan, Founder