Event Description
The MYA City Summer Program will be a health and wellness summer program with track & field as its core. This program aims to initially impact 300 3rd - 8th grade girls and boys by developing stronger physical abilities, athletic confidence, and an appetite to learn the joys of physical fitness and wellness. This will be achieved through a blend of informal play, technical instruction, and fun! The goal of the program is for our children to walk away with a renewed sense of confidence, healthier habits, and a joy for the sport of track & field. In addition to learning the basics of track & field, student athletes will be exposed to a learning adventure that will combine math, reading, nutrition, and character development. The MYA City Summer Program will be supported by community partners such as U of M College of Health Science, Tiger Bites Nutrition, PALS, FTK, and the Memphis City Parks.
The program will have hubs set up in communities of North Memphis, South Memphis, and East Memphis.
Eligibility. Children in grades 3-8 in the Memphis Metro area, with a focus on the under-served communities in North and South Memphis.
Schedule. Campers will meet 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning June 20 and ending July 30 with the Ed Murphey Track Classic.
Locations/Pickup & Drop off. The program will operate out of Christian Brothers High School but will have pick ups in communities of North Memphis and South Memphis (Locations TBA).
There will be two options for pick up and drop off:
- Pick up and drop off at Christian Brothers High School.
- MYA will have 3 pick up points:
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- Pickup location 1 - Frayser TBD
- Pickup location 2 - Whitehaven TBD
- Pickup location 3 - If need TBD
*Parents will be able to drop off at each pickup location as early as 8:00 am for the 9:00 am pick up. Buses will return by 5:00 pm and parents can pick up as late as 6:00 pm from each pickup location.
Supplements. In addition to learning the basics of Track & Field, student-athletes will be exposed to a learning adventure that will combine math, reading, nutrition, character development, and extracurriculars. This will be supported by community partners such as
- U of M College of Health Science
- The Science of Track & Field
- Tiger Bites Nutrition
- Healthy eating for athletes
- Smith & Nephew
- Field Trip 1: Research Lab and Operations
- Field Trip 2: Design Center, 3D Printing, Simulated OR and Kid's will perform mock surgeries on sawbones.
- Memphis City Parks
- Play your parks
Events. In addition to the weekly meetings, there will be the Ed Murphey Classic for the kiddos to show off their progress & skills!
The Ed Murphey Classic Connection! Student-athletes in the MYA City Summer Program will have access to professional track & field athletes via on-site clinics, interactive virtual chats, and a meet and greet at the Ed Murphey Classic, which will serve as our graduation from the program!
For more information about financial assistance email memphisyouthathletics@gmail.com
