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🌞 Summer at The Leap Center is Almost Here!

LEAP Camp is a neurodiverse summer day camp designed for children of all abilities. Our program blends hands-on learning, movement, creativity, and exploration in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Each week is thoughtfully designed to nurture confidence, social connection, and joyful learning—while honoring each child’s unique strengths and needs.

Camp Highlights Include:

  • Engaging enrichment activities and creative projects.
  • Movement, sensory play, and outdoor exploration.
  • Pop-up experiences like robotics, art, music, and cultural activities.
  • Small groups led by trained, compassionate staff.
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Welcome to The Leap Center

The Leap Center is an abilities-inclusive community center thoughtfully designed to support children and youth with autism and other developmental disabilities. We provide a warm, welcoming space where neurodiversity is celebrated and every child is encouraged to grow, connect, and thrive.

We proudly offer Neurodiverse After-School Programs, Saturday / School Break Camps, and LEAP Camp our Summer Day Camp, with a strong emphasis on social-recreational programming aligned with Regional Center values. Our programs promote peer connection, communication, confidence, and independence through play-based learning, creative exploration, movement, and shared experiences.

Our Approach

At The Leap Center, we believe the best support happens when families and programs work together. We take time to get to know your child—their strengths, interests, and needs—and partner closely with you to ensure they feel safe, supported, and successful.

Our social recreation–focused programs offer children the opportunity to choose from enriching activities such as gardening, sports, arts and crafts, STEM, dramatic arts, and more. We also partner with local social recreation–focused organizations to host engaging pop-up experiences at our center. These activities may include yoga, cooking classes, dance and movement, music exploration, mindfulness, and other creative and cultural experiences, giving children exciting opportunities to try something new in a familiar, supportive space.

We focus on:

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Friendship building and positive peer relationships

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Social-emotional growth, including communication, cooperation, and self-confidence

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Choice and independence, allowing children to explore what excites them

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Consistent routines and caring support that help children feel secure.

Our Services

The Leap Center is an abilities inclusive community center serving the greater East Bay. We take pride in offering neurodiverse after school programs, weekend and summer camps.

The Leap Center is an inclusive, community based social and recreational program serving the East Bay. We take pride in offering neurodiverse after school and weekend activities seven days a week.

After School Program

After School Program

The Leap Center (TLC) After-School Program operates Monday–Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with extended hours available during school holidays. Our ability-inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming program is intentionally designed to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities, while welcoming children of all abilities.
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Leap Summer Camp 2026

Leap Summer Camp 2026

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Saturday Camp

Saturday Camp

The Leap Center, TLC offers Saturday Camp each Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM. In addition to activities offered throughout the week, Weekend Camp offers exciting community outings, birthday parties, our LEAP2THRIVE Farmer’s Market and more!
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Our Services

After School Program

After School Program

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Weekend Camp

Weekend Camp

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Community Outings

Community Outings

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Our Staff and Support Team

Our compassionate staff work hand-in-hand with families to meet each child where they are and support their individual journey. Our staff is comprised of experienced, passionate individuals let by our support team of clinicians. At The Leap Center, your child belongs—and that sense of belonging is where growth begins.
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About Us

The Leap Center (TLC) is a community-based social and recreational program located in the East Bay. We take pride in our offerings of after-school and weekend activities available seven days a week. TLC is dedicated to providing support and opportunities for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build friendships, experience their community, and actively engage in the social activities they desire.

The Leap Center is an inclusive, community based social and recreational program serving the East Bay. We take pride in offering neurodiverse after school and weekend activities seven days a week.

After-school and weekend activities

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Our Philosophy

At The Leap Center, our philosophy is grounded in nurturing an inclusive and compassionate environment, empowering children and young adults with I/DD to realize their fullest potential.

We wholeheartedly embrace the unique qualities of each individual, acknowledging their strengths and challenges, and customizing our support to cater to their specific needs.

Central to our philosophy is the promotion of dignity, autonomy, and self-determination, while fostering a sense of belonging.

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After School Program

The Leap Center After School Program offers adaptive activity scheduling focused on developing fulfilling social relationships, independence and community engagement. Activities include social clubs, dance, recreational sports, sensory activities, adaptive computer lab, dramatic art, horticulture, and we even have our own farmer’s market.

Our After school program operates Mon-Friday with extended schedule to accommodate school holidays.

Weekend Camp

The Leap Center offers Weekend Camp each Saturday and Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM. In addition to activities offered throughout the week, Weekend Camp offers community outings, birthday parties, our TLC farmer’s market and more.

Community Outings

The Leap Center coordinates monthly community outings that highlight cultural diversity and represent the various interests of TLC program participants. Families and friends are encouraged to participate in theses outings. Outings include sporting events, concerts, movies, theatrical performances and other activities that reflect the unique interests of our children and adolescents.

Calling All Teen Leaders!

Our Teen Volunteer Program offers high school students a meaningful opportunity to support campers, build leadership skills, and earn community service hours. Volunteers work alongside staff, help facilitate activities, and gain hands-on experience in an inclusive, youth-centered environment.

  • Open to teens interested in education, leadership, or service
  • Service hour verification available
  • Flexible options to volunteer for up to three sessions
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