FAQs

What is the fee for LEAP?
The regular registration fee for LEAP is $180.00 BUT if you register prior to our early bird deadline (see registration page), your fee is reduced to $160.00. The LEAP program registration fee includes program materials, 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner in downtown St. Catharines) and 1 night accommodation in residence.

What are the 2013 LEAP sessions that I choose from?
Friday, July 5 - Saturday, July 6 (recommended with the July 5th Smart Start)
Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 14 (recommended with the July 13th Smart Start)
Saturday, July 20 - Sunday, July 21 (recommended with the July 20th Smart Start)
Friday, August 9 - Saturday, August 10 (recommended with the August 9th Smart Start)

What is the cancellation policy?
For all dates of the LEAP program, the cancellation deadline is midnight 14 days prior to the LEAP program date.  
July 5th cancellation deadline is June 21st, 2013
July 13th cancellation deadline is June 29th, 2013
July 20th cancellation deadline is July 6th, 2013
August 9th cancellation deadline is July 26th, 2013
Full refunds will be issued up to the applicable cancellation deadline date. No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline has passed.

What is the typical LEAP session schedule?
Click HERE for a sample overview of a LEAP session.

What should I bring to LEAP?
All LEAP participants will be provided with a single room with a four-piece washroom shared between two students of the same gender. Each guestroom is provided with a towel, face cloth, bed linen, pillow, soap and a plastic drinking cup. We suggest you bring an extra pillow and towel (if desired), tolietries, and an alarm clock.  

Wear comfortable clothing, as most of your day will be spent in interactive sessions. Casual dress is also suitable for the downtown St. Catharines dinner. With a program as jam packed as ours, we don't always have a chance to change before dinner. A change of clothes for the community project is also suggested as some projects involve helping with active tasks such as gardening and preparing lunch.

What meals and accomodation are included in my fee?
The LEAP registration fee includes: all program materials, an overnight stay in residence, and 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and a dinner in downtown St. Catharines). 

Who are the campus partners of LEAP?
LEAP is brought to you by Career Services and the Mentorship Plus Program, Leadership Development Services, Smart Start, Learning Skills Services and Student Life & Community Experience.

Is the schedule different for each LEAP day?
There are some slight differences in the program schedule over the four LEAP sessions, but all participants receive the same engaging workshops, exciting activities and outreach opportunities.

What do I register for first? Smart Start or LEAP?
We recommend you choose your LEAP date and then register for the corresponding Smart Start day. If you have any problems or questions about how to register for dates that work for you, please contact us.

Can I register for LEAP only? 
You are able to attend LEAP without registering for Smart Start, but we highly recommend that you attend both.

Where will my community service project be? 
The community service projects will take place around the area. In the past, we have worked with the Resource Association for Teens (RAFT), local community gardens, and Start Me Up Niagara. Projects are determined by the availablity of the community partner and day of project.