Young Athletes Program

Special Olympics Young Athletes is an early childhood play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7 years old. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing.

Coordinator:

Katie Boggs, Ashley and Matt Murphy – yaphoco@gmail.com

Training Times & Locations:

Fall Season :
Wednesdays, Swansfield Elementary School    
Session 1 – 6:15pm-6:45pm
Session 2 – 7:00pm-7:30pm

Practice Overview:

  • Warm Up/Welcome Song
  • 3-4 Individual Practice Activities
  • 1-2 Whole Group Practice Activities
  • Cool Down/Closing Song

Requirements:

  • Parent/caregiver participation required.
  • Children with and without intellectual disabilities ages 2 to 7.

Equipment:

Provided by Special Olympics

Requirements:

  • Help set-up materials.
  • Interact with the athletes and help them participate in the activities
  • Run an activity station.