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LEAP offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities throughout the school year. From robotics, to art, to drama, check back often as more opportunities are added!

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  • WMS Outdoors Club

    WHO: TCAPS West Middle School (WMS) students (Grades 6-8) WHAT: Ready for some adventures to break up the winter doldrums? Do you love the outdoors or trying new things? Join us for 4 Thursdays of fun from late February up until Spring Break, when we will go sledding, explore wildlife along the Buffalo Ridge Trail, go rock-climbing at Elev8, and enjoy an “underwater” film with Sleeping Bear Dunes park rangers. NOTE: For Feb. 26 and March 5, students need to bring appropriate gear for outdoor winter adventures: snowpants, winter jacket, boots, hats, and gloves. (For March 12 and March 19, outdoor gear won’t be necessary.) WHERE: For Feb. 26, March 5, and March 19, students will meet immediately after school in the WMS Library; parents will pick up in front of the school @ 4:15. NOTE: For March 12 (an early release day), parents will drop off @ 3 pm and pick up at 5:15 pm @ Elev8 Climbing Gym, 777 Boyd Ave.) WHEN: Thurs, Feb. 26 @ 2:45 - 4:15 (WMS) Thurs, March 5 @ 2:45 - 4:15 (WMS) Thurs, March 12 @ 3:00 - 5:15 pm (parent drop-off and pick-up at Elev8 Climbing Gym) Thurs, March 19 @ 2:45 - 4:15 (WMS) COST: $25.00 per student. The cost of registration covers all activities, including a 1.5-hour climbing session at Elev8. REQUIRED FORM: At Elev8, everyone in the facility is required to have a valid liability waiver on file. Anyone under 18 must have theirs completed by a parent/guardian. Those not climbing also require a waiver. HERE is the link. Questions? Please contact: Josey Ballenger at josey_b@hotmail.com or (202) 320-3940 Amy Six-King at sixkingam@tcaps.net or (989) 666-4787.
  • MS & HS Ultimate Frisbee Clubs

    Lake Effect Ultimate Frisbee Club Lake Effect Ultimate Frisbee Club is open to all 9th - 12th grade boys and girls! High School Team When: Mondays & Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 starting Monday, March 9th (weather dependent) - June 11th. Location: East Middle School Football Fields Registration Cost: $20: Limited to the first 20 registrants. Register below! *Additional costs detailed below What is Ultimate? Ultimate is a fun and exciting team sport that is growing all around the country. It combines the athleticism of running and quick changes of direction with the skill of throwing – the disc flies like nothing else. It can be played on grass or sand or indoors! Teams usually play 7 versus 7, but ultimate can be played with smaller teams too: 5 v. 5, 4 v. 4, and 3 v. 3 are also common variations. It’s fun! Ultimate is one of the fastest-growing team sports in America – because it’s so exciting! Plus, it’s a great way to make friends. Your teammates will be some of your favorite people. Spirit of the Game What you see and what you say matters. In ultimate, mutual respect is what matters most. People make their own foul calls and talk through the outcome. Spirit of the Game sets the tone for everything that happens on the field. Ultimate places the responsibility of fair play solely on the athletes themselves by requiring each player to know the rules and make their own calls, even at the sport’s highest level. Values First and foremost, ultimate is a community. The sport belongs to everyone, and everyone is welcome. Lake Effect Coaching Staff Head Coach Chris Courtright Assistant Coach Gabe McBride Middle School Coach Brandon VanDerKolk Equipment Needed Cleats Water Bottle Athletic attire Clothing that is comfortable for performing physical activity Shorts/Sweatpants/T-shirt Participation Fees LEAP Registration: $20.00 Additional Fees to plan for: USA Ultimate Membership: $40.00 Uniform: $75.00 Personalized uniform with name and number on the back Tournament fees These vary depending on the tournament and number of players. Typically no more than $30 per tournament. We participate in 3 to 4 tournaments per season including the Michigan State Championships Season Total: $350 - $400 Sport Specific questions? Contact: Chris Courtright at courtright1675@gmail.com or 231-409-1824 Middle School Club COME CHECK OUT THE GAME OF ULTIMATE FRISBEE! Who: 6th - 8th Grade Boys & Girls When: 6:00 - 7:30 pm @ East Middle School Thursdays in April - 8 weeks Cost: ONLY $20.00 - Register Below! 231 Youth Ultimate The mission of 231 Youth Ultimate is to help athletes grades 6 to 12, boys and girls, learn and enjoy ultimate disc at any skill level and provide the opportunity to compete at the highest levels. We offer a supportive environment where the Spirit of the Game is paramount. We affiliate with USA Ultimate. Click here for more information on how we are affiliated: https://www.231ultimate.org/ https://usaultimate.org/