PROGRAM UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, there is no longer a requirement for participants to take an 8-hour class. First-time participants can take the 4-hour class and repeat every three years to qualify for the discount.
Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program that introduces children ages 2 - 7, with and without intellectual disabilities, to the world of sports. There is no better way to introduce children to the Special Olympics community than through Young Athletes, fostering inclusion in a fun and engaging setting for all.
Young Athletes uses the Special Olympics sport and play curriculum and introduces basic gross motor skills like running, kicking and throwing. This program will take place in the gym at Pearson Early Learning Center and will be led by trained Special Olympics volunteers. Parents/guardians are encouraged to be in attendance as observers and to support participation as needed.
Scholarships through Special Olympics MN and fee assistance through the school district are available. For more information, please contact Chris Younger at cyounger@shakopee.k12.mn.us
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Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Special Olympics Minnesota - Young Athletes - Suzi Pierce Fish
No Class Oct 14, Nov 4 & Nov 25
