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Leap to Nicaragua in Action at the Norwalk Carver Center
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The Carver Center Experience
When I first showed up to the Carver Center and had to stand up in front of a group of 20 students, some of them even older than I was, I was scared.  I remember doing the most awkward icebreaker activity: sharing our “celebrity crushes.” I can’t imagine what these students thought of us at that point; probably were a bit confused. The first few meetings were awkward.  Trying to have a discussion was like pulling teeth.  It was hard because I knew that this group would be buzzing with...

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My Time at the Carver
LEAP at the Washington Carver Center was a very educational experience. It taught me how to teach and interact with students in different ways. It taught me how to stay organized and help others stay organized as well. Although the most important thing I took from the experience is new relationships with new people from a different community and background. At first getting the other students to open up was difficult. Then as we became more comfortable with each other they started to open up. The time...

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Christina Madden's Reflection on LEAP to Nicaragua Trip
There was chaos in the school. Students, teachers and six Americans ran. There was screaming and a look of terror in their eyes. It sounded like the school with orange, green and blue walls and a tin roof was under attack. Bang!... Bang!... Bang! I could not figure out what was happening at first as the students dashed out of the open air classrooms for cover. There was pushing, shoving, screeching and people yelling in Spanish and English. Suddenly, in the middle of all the commotion it became clear....

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    • Come join LEAP on a walk against bullying!!
      Come join LEAP on a walk against bullying Saturday, October 5th from 8:30 am - 12:00...

    • Darien Patch Features LEAP
      Link to Article LEAP, a non-profit organization that is committed to connecting...

    • Norwalk Citizen Features LEAP
      Through the Darien-based Leaders Educated and Prepared program, Izzy Lee, a recent Darien...

    • Huffington Post Features LEAP
      Link to Article The LEAP Program: Successfully Connecting Youth With Other Cultures I...

    • Darien News Features LEAP
      Check out this story about Izzy and Juliana's LEAP in Action working with Norwalk...

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    • The Carver Center Experience
      When I first showed up to the Carver Center and had to stand up in front of a group...

    • My Time at the Carver
      LEAP at the Washington Carver Center was a very educational experience. It taught...

    • Christina Madden's Reflection on LEAP to Nicaragua...
      There was chaos in the school. Students, teachers and six Americans ran. There was screaming...

    • LEAP to Nicaragua Reflection
      As my younger sister, Holly Gordon, became an active member of the LEAP team during...

    • LEAP RAP Session Overview 10/8/13
      Last week in rap, we talked about the best way to get LEAP's name out in a way that...

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      My name is Erin Daniels. I am LEAP’s editorial intern and help out with the LEAP...
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