Creativity Development
- Arts exploration
- Creative thinking
- Artistic expression
- Innovation skills
- Imagination building
Bronx Writing Academy
Free afterschool program at Bronx Writing Academy through LEAP offering educational arts programs promoting creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking for middle school students.
LEAP (Learning Through An Expanded Arts Program) provides educational arts programs that promote access and equity for NYC students underserved in the arts. The program at Bronx Writing Academy inspires diverse school communities to love learning and build their creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills through comprehensive arts-based programming.
| Detail | Information |
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| Address | 270 East 167th Street, Bronx, NY 10456 |
| Borough | Bronx (Morrisania/Concourse) |
| Provider | Learning Through An Expanded Arts Program, Inc. (LEAP) |
| Program Type | School’s Out New York City (SONYC) |
| Website | leapnyc.org |
| Cost | Free |
| Ages Served | 11-14 years old (Middle School) |
Collaboration Skills
- Team projects
- Group work
- Peer interaction
- Community building
- Social skills
Communication
- Written expression
- Verbal skills
- Presentation abilities
- Arts communication
- Storytelling
Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Analysis skills
- Decision-making
- Reflection
- Intellectual growth
Bronx Writing Academy afterschool participants engage in:
- Educational Arts: Comprehensive arts programming that makes learning engaging and accessible
- Creativity Building: Activities that develop creative thinking and artistic expression
- Collaboration: Team-based projects that strengthen peer relationships and social skills
- Communication Skills: Programs that enhance written, verbal, and artistic communication
- Critical Thinking: Arts-based activities that develop problem-solving and analytical skills
- Equity Focus: Programming designed to serve students traditionally underserved in the arts
- School-Based: Convenient location in familiar school setting with consistent access
- Love of Learning: Approach that inspires students to enjoy educational experiences
LEAP (Learning Through An Expanded Arts Program) has served NYC students since 1998. LEAP provides arts-based afterschool programs that promote educational equity and access for underserved students. Their approach integrates arts education with core academic skills, emphasizing the “4 C’s” of 21st-century learning: creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. LEAP operates school-based programs across Brooklyn and the Bronx, serving hundreds of students annually.
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Contact the School Reach out to Bronx Writing Academy or visit leapnyc.org for program information.
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Complete Application Fill out the SONYC afterschool registration form for middle school students enrolled at Bronx Writing Academy.
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Submit Documents Provide required documentation including proof of school enrollment, emergency contacts, and medical information.
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Program Orientation Attend an orientation to learn about LEAP’s arts-based approach and the 4 C’s framework.
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Begin Participation Start developing creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking through the arts!
- Completed application form
- Birth certificate or proof of age
- Proof of school enrollment
- Emergency contact information
- Medical information/allergies
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Proof of NYC residence
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Last updated: November 25, 2025
Program details subject to change. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current offerings, schedules, and availability.