MYA City Summer Program

The MYA Summer Program is the heart and soul of our mission and is designed be a health and wellness summer program with track and& 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 and& field.

In addition to learning the basics of track and& field, student athletes will be exposed to a learning adventure that will combine math, reading, nutrition, and character development. The MYA City Summer Program is supported by community partners such as U of M College of Health Science, Christian Brothers High School, and Memphis Parks. Our Corporate partnerships also play an instrumental role in developing the whole kid.

The program will have transportation 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 5 days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning June 17 and ending July 19, with the week of the 4th off (7/1/23 - 7/5/23). 

Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, & 2 snacks (provided by MYA)
• Fitness instruction
• Team building activities
• Nutrition education (provided by the University of Memphis)
• Track instruction
• Guest speakers
• Field Trips
• And a few surprises!

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:

1. Pick up and drop off at Christian Brothers High School. 
2. MYA will have pick up points:

• • Pickup location 1 - Frayser TBD
  • Pickup location 2 - Whitehaven 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 partners such as

• U of M College of Health Science
• Tiger Bites Nutrition
• 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
• HOKA
• A few more to come!

For more information about financial assistance email info@memphisyouthathletics.org