SummerSummer Camp
Ages 5 to 16 · Summer break, weekdays
Days full of sports, games, and structured activities that keep boys moving, learning, and off the couch all summer long.
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No boy isa lost cause
Every voice matters, and every young man deserves the opportunity to grow, thrive, and succeed right here in our neighborhood. Our program provides a safe, welcoming space where boys can come together, enjoy themselves, and gain the tools they need to become positive, impactful members of society.
If you know a young man in New Haven who could truly benefit, whether he is your son or a kid down the street, reach out and call us. We are ready to listen and here to help.
Call the program team any time — we are glad to talk it through.
- 5–16
- Ages served
- Year-round
- After-school & sports
- New Haven
- Our community
Trouble Team
Outreach that never quits
For Grandparents
We want to hear from you
Every child is unique. Share his interests, personality and needs, and it helps us understand him better from day one.
Our mission
Supporting your child through tough times with care and encouragement.Helping your son turn challenges into growth.
Proudly serving youth and families in
- New Haven
- Hamden
- West Haven
- East Haven
- Waterbury
and surrounding communities.
Why a boys program
Most programs in the area bring boys and girls together. Ours is built just for boys ages 5 to 16, so the room, the coaches and the attention belong to your son. For a young man who needs a place of his own, that is a real start.
A safe space to be vulnerable
A boys-only setting lowers the social pressure. It lets a boy let his guard down, take risks, express his emotions, and build deep camaraderie, without the pressure to perform or show off.
Who we are
A New Haven program built for boys
We are located in and operating out of New Haven — run by people from this city, for the young men growing up in it. School breaks are when boys either find something to do or find trouble, and we make sure it is the first one.
More about us01
Sports
Basketball, soccer, and team games that build fitness, discipline, and pride in a group that has your back.
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Self-control
Structured lessons and group sessions on managing emotions, focus, and making the right choice under pressure.
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Brotherhood
A place where boys 5 to 16 know each other by name, hold each other up, and come back season after season.
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Outreach
Our Trouble Team reaches boys who need extra support and a steady adult in their corner — never turned away.
The season he remembers
A whole summer,not a single empty day
Most of what a boy takes from this program does not happen in a drill. It happens between things — walking somewhere with the group, sitting in the shade, being part of something that expects him back tomorrow. That is why we run full days and not just practices.
Weekdays through summer and winter break, weekdays after school through the year. Boys ages 5 to 16, always with coaches and mentors who know their names.
- Full days
- Not just practices
- Ages 5–16
- Every program
- Year-round
- Camps & after-school
Programs
What we run
Seven ways boys in New Haven grow with us — summer and winter camp, after-school care through the school year, and year-round sports, self-control, wood shop and kickboxing.
Summer
WinterWinter Camp
Ages 5 to 16 · Winter break, weekdays
Indoor programs through the winter break — crafts, gym time, and mentorship that keep the group together when school is out.
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Year-roundAfter-School Program
Ages 5 to 16 · Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 PM; older boys until 8:00 PM
A safe, supervised place for your son right after the school bell — sports activities, group time, and our self-control program, Monday through Friday. Pickup is at 6:00 PM for younger boys, and older boys can stay until 8:00 PM. Call us any time about a spot.
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Year-roundSports Activities
Ages 5 to 16 · Seasonal practices and games
Basketball, soccer, and more. Team sports teach discipline, effort, and how to win and lose with your head up.
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Year-roundSelf-Control Program
Ages 5 to 16 · Weekly group sessions
A guided program that helps young men manage their emotions, make good decisions, and take responsibility for their choices.
Self-control, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and mindset shifting.
Building Confidence. Practicing Self-Control.
We help young boys clear their minds, build real self-assurance, and learn to pause and reflect before they act. Our mission is to guide them early on so they grow into resilient, mindful, and capable men.
Year-roundWood Shop Program
Ages 8 to 16 · Hands-on sessions, by season
A hands-on program where boys work with real tools and real wood. As their hands stay busy, they learn practical tools to quiet anxiety, manage stress, and stop the cycle of negative self-talk — and through guided activities and open discussions, how to focus their thoughts and find mental clarity. For boys 8 to 16: 11 to 14 for the larger or heavier tools, 8 to 10 for intermediate hand tools, and 15 to 16 for the most advanced work.
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Year-roundKickboxing Class
Ages 5 to 16
A class where boys ages 5 to 16 build discipline and respect, learning focus, fitness, and confidence along the way.
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What families tell us
“When my son first came to this program, he was struggling with his behavior, and I felt like other programs didn't know how to help him. The Leopard Youth boys Program was exactly what he needed. He has gotten so much better at listening and controlling his anger. I love that the program teaches kids that everyone gets angry sometimes, but shows them real, age-appropriate ways to handle those feelings. I am so grateful to the program for teaching my son and giving him this wonderful opportunity to grow.”
During the school year
After-school program for boys
The bell rings.He is already covered.
After-school runs Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 6:00 PM — right when most parents are still finishing the workday. No scramble for a ride, no empty afternoon at home, no wondering where your son got to.
He lands in a supervised room with coaches and mentors who know him by name: sports activities, group time, and the same self-control program we run all year. Boys ages 5 to 16 are welcome.
Older boys can stay until 8:00 PM, so a teen still has somewhere to be after 6:00 while you finish your day. That is the whole idea — your son off the street and with us until you are out of work.
Hours
- Monday – Friday
- Every school day · boys ages 5 to 16
- Older boys stay later
- Teens may stay until 8:00 PM
3:00 – 6:00pm
until 8:00pm
Pickup for our younger boys is 6:00 PM. Older boys and teens can stay until 8:00 PM. Choose the after-school program on the application and we will confirm your son’s spot and what he needs to bring.
An afternoon with us
Gym time, creative time,and the quiet work in between
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Gym time
Sports activities and court time with coaches and mentors who know every boy by name.
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Creative time
A table, paper and a marker, and something of his own to take his time over and finish.
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Learning time
A long table, a row of computers, and room for a boy to work at his own pace.
Nothing to prepare
Your first dayis the easy part
There is nothing to bring and nothing to fill out beforehand. Just come to the facility with your son.
When you arrive, our team sits down with you for a short intake, shaped around what your child actually needs. From there, he is with us.
Hands-on with us
Wood shop program
Real tools, real wood,a quieter mind
Not every boy works things out by talking. Some of them settle down with a piece of wood in front of them and a tool in their hand, and that is where the work starts.
Measuring, cutting, sanding, finishing — a boy builds something real and takes it home at the end of it. The work is slow on purpose. While his hands are busy, the thinking slows down too, and that is where a young man learns to settle himself.
Age-Appropriate Workshop Breakdown
Open to boys 8 to 16.
Designed for older kids who are ready for a challenge. These sessions involve complex techniques, larger-scale projects, and the supervised use of standard workshop tools.
Boys ages 11 to 14 are generally the best fit for the sessions that use larger or heavier workshop tools, boys ages 8 to 10 can handle intermediate hand tools, and boys ages 15 and 16 can take on the most advanced projects, working with more independence under supervision.
Enrolling now — sign your son up through the application and we will confirm his spot.
What he takes from it
A steadier mind,built one project at a time
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Defeat Overthinking
We teach practical tools to quiet anxiety, manage stress, and stop the cycle of negative self-talk.
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Clear the Mind
Through guided activities and open discussions, boys learn how to focus their thoughts and find mental clarity.
In the kitchen with us
Cooking activities
Hands-on cooking,and what it gives the boys
Not every boy wants to be in the gym every hour of the day. In the kitchen we measure, stir, and build a meal from nothing into something everyone at the table gets to eat. It is quiet work, and it does more for a young man than it looks like.
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Reduces Anxiety
Hands-on tasks like measuring and stirring give kids a sense of control and a quiet, focused break from daily stress.
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Builds Confidence
Creating a meal from start to finish gives children a powerful "I made this!" moment that boosts self-esteem.
Getting started
Three steps, then he is in
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Apply online
Fill out the application with your child’s details and the season you want. It takes a few minutes and goes straight to our team.
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We call you back
Someone from the program reaches out to confirm your spot, answer questions, and go over the schedule.
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He shows up
Your son joins the group for camp or the season. No boy is left on the sidelines. And there is nothing to bring or fill out beforehand — on his first day you just arrive with him, and our team does a short intake with you.
Ready to sign your son up?
Filling out the application takes a few minutes. Tell us about your child and which season you want, and our team will follow up with you directly.