Culture isn’t just taught, it’s lived, created, and passed down. Whether you’re a toddler taking your first steps, a young adult building a creative enterprise, or a community partner keeping our traditions alive, there’s a place for you in The Junior Jump Up Company.
The Junior Jump Up Company empowers children and youth (ages 2 to 25) through experiential STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, fusing structural engineering, physics, and textile design with the vibrant cultural traditions of Caribbean Carnival arts. We foster creativity, technical confidence, and cultural pride by transforming cultural heritage into hands-on learning, youth leadership, and creative skills development.
To bridge the gap between cultural arts and academic achievement by delivering accessible, standards-aligned STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) workshops, youth mentorship, and community programs. We equip young learners and emerging adult creators (ages 2 to 25) with critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and artistic skills while preserving and celebrating Carnival culture as a powerful engine for educational and social innovation.
We build bridges between communities to share our mission and gather support.
Step into your power, discover your roots, and express your creative genius. From sensory movement play and wearable art to virtual exchanges, leadership training, and real-world micro-enterprise incubator programs, our age-appropriate developmental framework empowers youth to stand tall in their culture at every stage of growth.
Watch your children build confidence, physical balance, and a deep sense of identity. Our family-inclusive showcases, early childhood play workshops, and caregiver tips ensure that the joy, rhythm, and pride of Carnival extend far beyond the classroom and into your home.
Bring authentic, curriculum-aligned cultural arts into your classrooms. Our 3-Part Lesson Plans bridge history, physical education, design technology, and the arts, making it seamless to integrate Caribbean heritage, social studies, and creative expression into everyday learning.
Host high-impact, transformative workshops led by trained community facilitators and cultural artists. Supported by certified educational oversight, our programs deliver safe, engaging, and culturally rich youth programming directly to your community center, camp, or neighborhood hub.
Pass down the craft and secure the future of Carnival. Mentor the next generation of wire-benders, costume designers, and section managers. Partner with our upper-tier incubator programs to offer apprenticeships, commission youth design work, and build sustainable pathways for cultural arts innovation.
Lend your time, unique talents, and energy to the movement. Whether you’re an artist, photographer, event organizer, driver, youth mentor, administrator, or someone who simply loves helping out, we welcome everyone into the circle to help keep our culture vibrant and thriving.
