Welcome to Jump Start Bridge!

Whether you are a parent, teacher, school, or student, there are few activities available today that offer more lifelong rewards – or more fun – than bridge! See what bridge can offer and join in!

A Continuing Education Program for Educators

Jump Start Bridge is a proven, effective educational program that provides teacher training, instructional tools, and both practical and financial support for implementing the card game bridge as an enrichment, afterschool, or club activity for K–12 students. This program is designed to serve as a continuing education opportunity for educators, while delivering real-world benefits in student learning, critical thinking, and social development. As of October 2025, Jump Start Bridge is actively engaging more than 20,000 students, over 500 teachers across 35 states and 2 Provinces.

ARE YOUR STUDENTS LOOKING FOR A GAME?

Jump Start Bridge is ready to help!

Youth Bridge Championship

Youth North American Bridge Championship Philadelphia 2025

We had a great time this summer at the Youth North American Bridge Championship! There was so much passion and love for the game in each player, parent, and coach we talked to. Check out this video and come join us next year in St. Louis!

Upcoming Opportunities

Win a trip to YNABC 2026!

Jumpstart is happy to announce that we will be running a student essay contest with the grand prize of a $500 trip to the Youth North American Bridge Championship to Minneapolis in 2026!Click below to learn more about the rules and requirements!

Deadline extended to MAY 15th!

Video Contest 2026

 

 

Tell us (show us) why you love JumpStart Bridge in a short video.

Deadline extended to MAY 15th!

See below for a link to complete contest details. Good luck and have fun!

Summer Camp in Washington!

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Grades 4-12

July 27th-31st

Bridge Summer Camp in Atlanta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4th- 8th Grade

June 1st- 5th & July 6th-10th

From 9am-4pm

 

WHERE WE’LL BE NEXT

MCTM  Spring Conference
Duluth,MN
April 23rd- 25th, 2026
TTD  Spring Conference
Branson, MO
May 14th- 16th, 2026

CAMT  2026
Fort Worth, TX
June 23rd- 25th, 2026

 

NCTM 2026 Fall Conference
Devner, CO
October 28th- 31st, 2026