In February 2006, 1,2,3 JUMP launched with thirty 5th and 6th graders as a six week after school jump rope program at the Kannapolis Intermediate School. The students met twice a week and they practiced jumping rope by learning new single rope skills and choreographing routines. They also participated in community events such as the Kannapolis Christmas Parade, service projects like campus clean ups and family focus nights at places like CiCi's pizza. The six week program culminated with a community jump off showcase where over 200 students and their families attended. This was just the beginning of 1,2,3 JUMP and for 7 years 1,2,3 JUMP made a positive impact in the community with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers and interns and by partnering with local organizations such as Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation, LiveWELL Carolinas!, along with local churches, and Kannapolis City Schools to serve over 3,000 children along with their families by using jump rope as a tool to help change lives and get kids moving!