The Move U.P. Program focuses on building resilience in youth 14 years of age and older through evidence-based practices such as movement, mindfulness activities, and safe social interaction. This program is free and includes a Y membership for the duration of the program. Materials and a snack are provided at no cost. Special thanks to our donors True North Federal Credit Union and the West End Health Foundation for making this program possible. Youth must be registered to attend.

Traci Baxendale Ball will be leading this class, she  is a long-time Y member and supporter. She has taught a variety of adult fitness and youth programs at our Y over the last 10 years. As a dual licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor, she has a specialty private practice in complex trauma which is headquartered here in Marquette. She is currently in her doctoral program researching frameworks to treat complex trauma with a focus on movement as medicine . As such, she is perfectly positioned to lead the Move U.P. Project.