LEAP’n - LEAP’out

  • Let's use our community to explore the world around us and make those small moments BIG!

    Spending quality time together as a family and getting out and about in your community are important parts of building childhood memories.  When your family leaps in to experience a LEAP’n event, you can expect wholesome activities that are engaging for the whole family.  Each event will have activities and experiences that are unique to their individual topic. 
    LEAP’n events are led by Amy Curtis and Tonia Kitchel.

    The fee for LEAP’n classes varies by event.  Class fees cover a family of up to two children, each additional child is an additional $5 (0-1 year olds are free of charge). Accepted payments include cash, check (LEAP Solutions), or Venmo.

    LEAP’n events are specifically designed for the families of 0-5 year olds and K-4th graders.  If your family also includes older children, please feel free to include them in the fun at LEAP’n.

    If you must cancel, please do so at least 24 hours in advance via Sign Up Genius or by emailing Tonia Kitchel at tkitchel@leapsolutions.org, as there may be an opportunity for other families to join the event.  No shows and/or repeated cancellations may be prohibited from joining events in the future.

    Note: Events may be canceled when there are less than 5 families registered.

    LEAP’n events will be offered on a monthly basis.

    Look for the sign up links 3-4 weeks in advance of the event. Registration is REQUIRED.

  • LEAP’out of your comfort zone and learn something new!

    LEAP Solutions is all about creating a community of caregivers who want to learn, grow and play together, whether that’s by caregivers coming in to LEAP Solutions or joining us out and about in the community.

    We are excited to announce LEAP’out, a new class opportunity that offers caregiver education, child and family resources and a place to find your ‘village’. 

    LEAP Solutions will be leaping out into the community to talk about things that are important to families, such as local resources, child development, learning through play, family-friendly community activities, practical strategies and activities for home and more! 

    LEAP’out will also feature “Make and Take” classes where you can leave with practical tools you can use at home for calming, keeping kids busy while out and about, and learning ways to be creative and hands on in your play at home. 

    Please note: All LEAP’out events are adult only events, as they are specifically designed for caregivers or soon to be caregivers of children.

    The fee for LEAP’out classes will vary by event. Accepted payments include cash, check (LEAP Solutions) or Venmo.

    If you must cancel, please do so at least 24 hours in advance via Sign Up Genius or by emailing Katie Hall at leaps.scribble.sprouts@gmail.com

    Note: Events may be canceled when there are less than three participants registered. 

    Are you a community group or agency that would love to have LEAP Solutions bring a LEAP’out activity to you? Contact us at tkitchel@leapsolutions.org or 219-786-1582. We would love to collaborate and plan something for your group! 

Coming up….

There will be no event at our office this month. Instead, help us collect donations for The Villages of Indiana!

November LEAP’out

December LEAP’out- December 5th

New LEAP’out Make and Take! Join us in making Winter Sensory bins. We will be making a hot chocolate, gingerbread, and winter animal sensory bin. You will only be provided with the materials for the sensory bin, you will need to purchase the actual bin on your own.  

*This is an adult only class.

Why sensory bins? Sensory bins aid children in learning and development. Benefits of a sensory bin include:
-Language development
-Creativity
-Fine motor skills
-Sensory exploration
-Calming and soothing effects
-Problem solving skills

December LEAP’n-
December 7th

We know you’re making a list and checking it twice!  Let LEAP Solutions help you get the time you need to make the holidays magical for your family.  On Saturday, December 7th from 8:30-10:30 am, the LEAP’n Holiday Hoopla drop off event for 3-10 year olds (must be potty trained) will have your child enjoying special activities that make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year, while you’re enjoying uninterrupted holiday errands, shopping, decorating, and more.

When your child “leaps in” to enjoy the experience of this LEAP’n Holiday Hoopla event by LEAP Solutions, they can expect holiday related activities:

Read Alouds
Cookie Decorating
Holiday Tunes
Wintery Arts & Crafts
Open Play
And More!