LEAP Orientation

Hoping to make new friends at Brock before starting in September? Looking to make connections with student leaders and resources on campus?

LEAP is the perfect way to jump start your Brock experience!

Led by upper year students, you will meet other students, gain valuable skills, get to know the Niagara community, and connect with on-campus services that will support your success at Brock, all in a small group setting.

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CONNECTION

With LEAP – it is all about connection – connect with other students, student leaders, and campus supports and services!

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SUPPORT

LEAP is led by experienced upper year students and professional staff  who can connect you to services and resources and answer your questions related to life at Brock.

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SUCCESS

Participate in skill development workshops, get to know the Niagara community, and connect with on-campus services that will support your success at Brock.

ABOUT LEAP

Open to all incoming students, the LEAP summer orientation program offers a unique opportunity for you to connect with other incoming students, experienced student leaders, and campus services to set the stage for your successful start at Brock.

At LEAP, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Forge new friendships with fellow incoming students
  • Connect with campus services and student leaders
  • Explore Brock’s campus and downtown St. Catharines
  • Gain valuable skills essential for your Brock journey
  • Participate in a meaningful service-learning experience within the Niagara community

LEAP is offered in two program formats – learn more about each below:

LEAP provides an opportunity for you to become acquainted with both the Brock campus and the Niagara community. During the LEAP overnight program, participants will experience:

  • tours of Brock’s campus and downtown St. Catharines
  • opportunities to meet campus partners and student leaders
  • a service-learning trip into the Niagara community
  • an overnight stay in Brock Residence
  • a small group environment great for making friends
  • an opportunity like no other at your home away from home!

Participants will also have a chance to shop for Brock Swag at a discount!

The overnight program includes meals – dinner Downtown St. Catharines, as well as breakfast and lunch at Brock.

Our day programs feature the same great programming, without the evening social activity and the overnight stay in Residence. During the LEAP day program, participants will experience:

  • tours of Brock’s campus and downtown St. Catharines
  • opportunities to meet campus partners and student leaders
  • a service-learning trip into the Niagara community
  • a small group environment great for making friends
  • an opportunity like no other at your home away from home!

Participants will also have a chance to shop for Brock Swag at a discount!

The day program includes meals – lunch at Brock and dinner Downtown St. Catharines.

SAVE THE DATE

OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS

starts at $170

Saturday, August 10th – 11th

Wednesday, August 14th – 15th

DAY PROGRAMS

starts at $100

Tuesday, July 30th

*If payment for LEAP presents a barrier for registration, please reach out to leap@brocku.ca with your concerns and contact information.

The registration fee for LEAP overnight program includes program materials, three meals (dinner in downtown St. Catharines, breakfast and lunch the following day) and one night accommodation in residence, as well as transportation costs associated with travel off-campus sites.

The fee for the LEAP Day program includes program materials, lunch on campus and dinner out in the Niagara community; as well as transportation costs associated with travel to off-campus sites.

All students will also receive a Brock branded T-shirt!

Registrations are eligible for a full refund 7 days prior to the start of the LEAP Session. Registrants should send an email to LEAP@brocku.ca to cancel their booking before this deadline in order to receive a refund.

Any cancellations following the 7-day period will not receive a refund.

REGISTER TODAY

Use code “EARLY” before June 21st to get Early Bird Pricing!

HAVE QUESTIONS?

At all times, we are here to help!

Email us at
leap@brocku.ca

What past participants had to say

“LEAP was a fantastic chance to learn and observe the university ways. It is a great way to meet new friends and gain confidence.” – A.H

“Attending the LEAP event was an amazing experience. It was reassuring knowing that it is not just me who is nervous about going off to university.  I was able to meet and interact with new people, learn about the wide range of services Brock has to offer, and have my questions answered.” – C.O.

“I made a lot of good friends I think I’ll carry on to September and I learned a lot about Brock, plus I feel I learned a bit about myself.” – Anon.