A compassionate alternative to traditional agricultural programs like 4H and FFA.
LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet) is a revolutionary humane education program designed specifically for middle school and high school students who love animals. LEAP combines interactive curriculum modules with hands-on learning activities, leadership training, and real-world skill development. LEAP aims to prepare the next generation of changemakers to tackle the challenges of animal cruelty, climate change, food deserts, and habitat loss, and encourages them to devise solutions for a more compassionate, sustainable food system.
During the school year for approximately 10 hours per month, students will meet at Pasado’s Safe Haven to care for rescued animals, assist with infrastructure projects, and participate in a humane education curriculum, all culminating in final group presentation to family and friends!
LEAP 2025-2026 Schedule: LEAPers will meet on Saturdays from 10am-3pm at Pasado’s Safe Haven in Monroe, WA. LEAPers will also be required to complete 4 service hours per month during November-June of the session.
Session 1: October 18, 2025
Session 2: November 8, 2025
Session 3: December 20, 2025
Session 4: January 17, 2026
Session 5: February 21, 2026
Session 6: March 21, 2026
Session 7: April 18, 2026
Session 8: May 16, 2026
Session 9: June 20, 2026
2025-2026 applications are now open and will close at 11:59PM PST on October 11th, 2025.
During the 2025-2026 year, students will meet for discussion groups, animal and environmental welfare lessons, and on-sanctuary workshops. All Thursday sessions will be virtual meetings held from 4-6pm. All Saturday sessions will be held at Pasado’s Safe Haven from 11am-2pm.
2025-2026 Schedule
Sat, Sept 20, 2025
Thurs, Oct 2, 2025
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Thurs, Oct 30, 2025
Sat, Nov 8, 2025
Thurs, Nov 20, 2025
Thurs, Dec 11, 2025
Sat, Dec 20, 2025
Thurs, Jan 8, 2026
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Thurs, Feb 5, 2026
Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Thurs, March 5, 2026
Sat, March 21, 2026
Thurs, April 2, 2026
Sat, April 18, 2026
Thurs, April 30, 2026
Sat, May 16, 2026
Thurs, June 4, 2026
Sat, June 20, 2026
Saturday meetings at Pasado’s Safe Haven sanctuary will include a lesson, plant-based lunch, and hands-on workshop. Thursday meetings will be a lesson held virtually.
Applications are open now and close at 11:59PM PST on October 11th, 2025.
• Provides a diverse array of learning methods–such as construction projects, basic farmed animal care, and public outreach/education. • Buids skills and confidence in public interface & networking, group leadership & personal leadership, problem solving, and practical hands-on skills. Students will be rewarded with a certificate of completion, letters of recommendation, and be connected with a vast network of nonprofits and mentors. • Families will not be required to pay for expensive feed, animal husbandry equipment, medical costs, and other financial burdens associated with traditional animal ag programs.
LEAPers will participate in monthly lessons and will learn from experts in various animal and environmentally related fields. We will focus on certain topics, such as the ethics of eating, climate change and eco anxiety, farmed animal welfare, and the challenges and solutions related to these topics.
LEAPers attend hands-on workshops organized by Pasado’s Safe Haven including activities such as animal care demonstrations, rewilding projects, habitat clean-up, vegan cooking classes, and more.
LEAPers will demonstrate committee and responsibility by participating in service hours each month ranging from assisting with sanctuary tours and events, helping with public outreach and education, cleaning barns and caring for animals.
The following organizations are participating in the LEAP program.