By Richard “Reason” Garrett, LEAP
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Last week due to the inclement weather, the Leap Organization postponed its informational meeting for the Youth Educational Excursion to New Orleans.
The next meeting will be held this Wednesday, March 12 at 5 p.m. at the Leap Plaza, located at 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
LEAP is preparing for its 4th Annual Youth Summer Trip to New Orleans July 9-14 and would like to extend an invitation to youth ages 11 to 18 to participate.
The purpose of this trip is to provide students with an entertaining and educational summer trip in New Orleans that will consist of the following:
• Wednesday: Depart Leap Plaza at 9 p.m.
• Thursday: Hotel Check In, Louisiana Children’s Museum, Jackson Square, Louisiana State Museum, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, French Quarter, Jazz in the Park at Armstrong Park
• Friday: Audubon Zoo, The Algiers Ferry, Audubon Aquarium, Imax,
• Saturday: Infinity Science Center, Garden District, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
• Sunday: Hotel Checkout. New Orleans Shopping Outlets/Mall, Depart at 1 p.m.
The total cost per participant is $200 which covers lodging, transportation, and admission into various attractions. An informational meeting for students and parents will be held March 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Leap Plaza located at 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
Registration forms/permission slips can be downloaded from http://leaporg.net/programs/annual-field-trip/2014-new-orleans/
For additional information, please call 931-378-0500 or email info@leaporg.net.