The Heart Behind the Movement
1,2,3 JUMP is a youth wellness nonprofit helping children build health, confidence, leadership, and community connection through the joyful movement of jump rope.
Our Story
Where It All Started
What began as a simple passion for helping children move, grow, and connect has become a 20-year movement focused on youth wellness, leadership, and community impact.
By bringing jump rope to schools and neighborhoods, we discovered a powerful tool for transformation—one that builds not just physical health, but lasting confidence and character.
of Impact
Our Mission
To promote health & fitness, foster education, connect families, and motivate communities!
Through school partnerships, camps, community programs, and strategic collaborations, we equip youth ages 8–14 with tools to build confidence, leadership, and lifelong wellness — beginning in our local communities and expanding our impact nationally and globally.
Our Vision for the Future
We envision a world where every child has access to fun, structured wellness programming that strengthens the body, builds confidence, and creates pathways for leadership. Our work begins locally, but our movement is designed to grow through partnerships, community engagement, and global collaboration.
The Method
Why Jump Rope?
Physical Wellness
Jump rope helps improve coordination, endurance, strength, and overall fitness.
Confidence & Discipline
Students learn persistence, focus, and goal-setting through movement.
Community & Connection
Jump rope creates shared experiences that bring students, families, schools, and communities together.
Our Foundation
What Guides Our Work
Joyful Movement
Youth Empowerment
Community Connection
Leadership Development
Health Equity
Strategic Partnership
Our Foundation
Our Core Values
Each value is rooted in scripture, guiding our mission to serve youth and communities.
Local Roots. Global Vision.
1,2,3 JUMP began with a commitment to serve children in our local communities. Today, that commitment continues to expand through school partnerships, national support opportunities, and global youth initiatives supported through strategic partnerships.
Be Part of the Movement
Whether you give, volunteer, partner, sponsor, or share our mission, you help build healthier futures for children everywhere.