The Junior Loppet program is a year-round, after school program that empowers Minneapolis middle schoolers through healthy outdoor activities like cross country skiing, mountain biking, trail running, orienteering and paddling. We focus on partnering with middle and elementary schools with a majority of the school population eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch. The program occurs 2-3 days per week after school, and throughout the summer. Students also participate in events, races, and weekend camping and training trips. The program uses outdoor adventure to help youth build healthy habits; social and emotional skills; and personal connections that promote success.
Junior-Loppet Summer
Have a summer adventure with Junior Loppet Summer! Open for youth ages 5 -13. 5-9 you are considered a JL Little.
Tuesdays/Thursdays 4-5:30 pm.
Connecting youth to the outdoors with outcomes of Healing, experience, belonging and empowerment.
Youth will gain experience outdoors riding bikes, mountain biking, archery, paddling, orienteering, art and all things outside.
This summer we have paddling kayaks with Three Rivers, Friday, July 26th
YEAH! Camp for our middle schoolers, M-F, July 8-12th at the U of M. Youth learn how to advocate for their health and create change. Also, they will swim at V3 and discuss college and career options.
Transportation provided, if needed.
Junior-Loppet School Partners
Anwatin Middle School
Franklin Middle School
Northeast Middle School
Northside Adventures Program
Olsen Middle School / KIPP North Star Academy
Junior-Loppet Funding Partners
Otto Bremer Trust
Share Winter Foundation
McVay Foundation
REI Co-op
Butler Family Foundation
Minneapolis Kiwanis Foundation
Glen Helgeson Family Foundation
Dorsey & Whitney Foundation