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Schools & Under 18s Leaps
investment in personal growth + academic achievement
Achieve. Empower. Grow.
Adventure, Build Resilience & Academic Achievement
In a world of fast-paced tech and surface-level connection, young people need more than just holidays. They need challenge. Contribution. Culture. That’s where The Leap steps in.
Our School Leaps and Under-18 Leaps are designed to ignite personal growth, academic achievement, and global awareness—through real-life adventure and purposeful travel. Whether you're a school looking for a bespoke expedition, or a parent seeking a meaningful experience for your teen, we offer a path that inspires, educates, and transforms.
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There are two ways for under 18s to get involved
1. Join an Under 18 Leap that's already built.
If you're a parent or educator with a young person ready for adventure, you can point them toward our Under-18 Leaps—12-day programmes designed for individual students aged 16–18. These are open enrolment, professionally led, and packed with purpose.
2. Build a Tailored School Leap with us.
If you're a school looking to deliver something extraordinary, we’ll work with you to create a Tailored School Leap that fits your curriculum, calendar, and goals. You bring the students—we’ll bring the impact.
Join an Under-18 Leap
Perfect for individual teens ready to step up
Designed for students aged 16–18 from schools across the UK, our Under-18 Leaps bring together adventurous young people for a shared experience of challenge, connection, and contribution.
Students sign up individually, but travel and grow as part of a supportive team—guided every step of the way by experienced Leap leaders and local experts.
Current Programme:
Kenya: Marine conservation, community work, cultural immersion + Tsavo safari
Includes:
- 12-day fully guided team adventure
- A diverse group of like-minded teens from across the UK
- Option to complete the Diploma in International Volunteering
- Qualifies for the DofE Gold Residential section
- 24/7 support, full safeguarding, and structured itinerary
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Tailored School Leaps
Perfect for schools ready to shape their own adventure
We collaborate with schools to design bespoke expeditions that match your learning objectives, term dates, and student needs. Whether you want to focus on conservation, global citizenship, or community contribution—we’ll create a Leap that brings it all together.
Includes:
- Full itinerary design and support
- Experienced Leap leaders and local guides
- Option to integrate the Diploma in International Volunteering (16 UCAS points)
- Flexible dates and destinations
- Risk-assessed, fully supported, and purpose-driven
Ideal for:
• GCSE, A-level or IB cohorts
• DofE and enrichment programmes
• International and sustainability-focused projects/experience
A team of teens who return home more confident, more capable, and more connected—to the world and themselves.
What Your Leap Could Look Like
Kenya in Action
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Welcome to Kuruwitu, coastal Kenya—where coral reefs meet community impact, and every day brings new opportunity for learning, leadership, and adventure.
Working in partnership with Oceans Alive—a pioneering grassroots NGO—students dive into real-world conservation and development projects that contribute to one of East Africa’s most celebrated sustainability initiatives (even visited by King Charles in 2023).
This is purposeful travel at its best—off the tourist trail, hands-on, and rooted in long-term impact.
Your Day-to-Day Might Include:
- Regenerating coral reefs with marine biologists and promoting sustainable fishing practices
- Building clean cookstoves (jikos) to reduce deforestation and improve respiratory health in rural homes
- Supporting water access and vertical garden projects for local families
- Sailing a traditional dhow on Kilifi Creek and bartering in local markets
- Going on safari in Tsavo National Park
- Joining football matches, church services, and shared meals to connect with local culture
Cambodia in Action
Welcome to Cambodia—a country of ancient temples, jungle landscapes, floating villages, and powerful resilience. This is a journey that goes far beyond the backpacker trail, offering cultural immersion, hands-on contribution, and a deep connection to people and place.
In partnership with local NGOs, social enterprises, and conservation initiatives, students explore Cambodia’s past and present through work that empowers women, protects wildlife, and promotes sustainability.
This is where challenge meets contribution—and unforgettable memories are made.
Your Day-to-Day Might Include:
- Supporting women’s empowerment projects.
- Volunteering with English and creativity workshops for children in rural learning centres
- Partnering with plastic reduction campaigns to permaculture gardening
- Exploring the Angkor Wat temples, Tonlé Sap Lake, and learning to cook traditional dishes like Amok
- Journeying into the jungle to walk with rescued elephants
- Visiting the Killing Fields
- Beach time on Rabbit Island
Every journey leaves a mark. Read about the experiences that changed lives.
Explore our programmes today and find the perfect Leap to kickstart your Under 18 or School adventure.
Whether you’re looking to boost your CV, grow personally, or make meaningful connections, a Leap programme is the perfect foundation for the journey ahead.
