Jump Off! presented by National Children's Museum October 3, 2009

Families across the Washington, DC region are invited to experience the National Children's Museum’s second annual Jump Off! at National Harbor this fall. The Museum will present an afternoon of free, outdoor exhibition performances by four nationally renowned Double Dutch jump rope teams along with other family friendly activities.

Returning this year are the Greenbelt S.I.T.Y. (Sensational, Inspiring, Talented, Youthful) Stars, a world-wide award-winning jump rope team from Prince George’s County, Md., that appeared in the original Disney movie, “Jump In” and performed at this year’s 2009 White House Easter Egg Roll with NCM; Kangaroo Kids, an all-star precision jump rope team from Howard County, Md., that has competed in the Junior Olympic Games; and the DC Retro Jumpers, an adult Double Dutch team from Washington, DC. Jump Off! newcomers Youth Sports Jump Rope FX, a Woodbridge, Va.-based competitive group of state, regional, national, and international champion jump rope athletes, will also present unique performances throughout the day.

Children will have an opportunity to make their own custom jump ropes at the NCM Launch Zone at National Harbor, and learn the latest moves, like the “heel exchange” or the “leg-over cross,” from the jumping performers.

In addition, the day will include discounted Segway rides and regional foods, crafts, fashion, and much more at American Market at National Harbor. Also, National Harbor’s McCormick & Schmick’s will offer one free kids menu item for each adult entree purchased between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the festivities. (Limit one child ages 10 and under per adult [parent or guardian]; dine-in only.)